1st of its kind in Canada! Authentic Chirashi at Shari Restaurant

What’s Chirashi?  It’s okay I hadn’t heard of it either before being invited to Shari Restaurant‘s Media Event. It’s a Japanese dish that means “scattered”. Essentially Chirashi is a rice bowl topped with fish, vegetables, and other ingredients of the Chef’s choosing. At Shari Restaurant, Chef Jackie Lin has perfected the art of creating the…

Canteen Vegetarian Menu Review

    O&B Canteen is a vibrant restaurant located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District; it has an upscale casual atmosphere and features a Grab & Go counter. I had the pleasure of trying Canteen’s vegetarian menu at a recent media-event. The weather was cooperating and we were able to enjoy the lovely patio…

Best Foods to Eat and What to Avoid For Stomach Flu Recovery

Oh no, you’re sick! You find yourself having to run to the bathroom, again, and again. Everything you ate is coming out of you one way or another. You curse the stomach flu as your nausea gets worse and you start to feel tired and drained. You want nothing more than this evil illness to release you from its clutches. Don’t worry, the Toronto Fitchicks have you covered! 

Royal Wedding Themed Cooking, Baking, and Crafting!

With the Royal Wedding fast approaching, these family friendly activities will help make the event extra special and memorable. Invite friends over for a viewing party and wow them with these easy to make gourmet hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and dazzling fascinators. Kellogg’s partnered with former Royal Chef, Darren McGrady to give breakfast a posh makeover. I had…

Introducing Il Fornello’s New Vegan Menu!

Il Fornello has been a longtime Toronto favourite for wood-fired pizza and fresh made pasta. I attended a media-tasting yesterday to sample their all new vegan menu. Luckily, I took tons of pictures because words alone wouldn’t do it justice. It was an absolute delight! Il Fornello brought in a vegetarian chef, Margie Cook, to…

Savoury Macarons, the Next Big Thing?

I was skeptical at first too. I love macarons, especially high-quality imported French macarons. Just last month, I did a head-to-head comparison of two of Toronto’s biggest names Ladurée VS Nadège. Read all about the epic showdown and see who came out victorious here. I considered myself well-versed in the macaron scene… But savoury macarons? Nadège had a featured Brie and…