Homemade Ginger Syrup

This rich ginger syrup has a very concentrated flavour and a rich golden colour. It’s also so easy to make! Donatello and I made two large mason jars of it and found ourselves adding it to just about everything: tea, cocktails, and even salad dressings.

Toronto Eats: Birthday Dinner at Cafe Belong

Toronto Eats: Birthday Dinner at Cafe Belong, Kiku Corner

Cafe Belong is an amazing restaurant located at the Evergreen Brickworks that specializes in sustainable, seasonal, locally sourced dishes. Chef and owner Brad Long is a staunch advocate for sustainable farming and ethical treatment of livestock. There are many meatless options on both the brunch and dinner menus, so vegetarians do not feel forgotten or second-class. To […]

First Time Baker: Almond Blondies

Donatello is a great cook, but he doesn’t know how to bake. This would not be a problem, except that he is also a cookie monster. He quickly devours every batch of cookies I, Meinhilde, and Ryan bake and none of us can keep up. I decided to show him how to bake his own treats. To make it easier […]

Leek Frittata

Leek Frittata, Kiku Corner

I love leeks. They are cousins of the onions, but they are milder and almost sweet when lightly sauteed. I don’t buy them very often, so I was excited when Meinhilde brought them back from the market. This had to be a dish that would feature the leeks as the main star. I whipped up  this frittata after work on […]