Am I overdoing it on the Mississauga posts lately? Maybe it's 'cause I'm visiting next month so I've got saug on the brain or something. In any case, I'm pretty pumped that there's going to be a poutine-specific eatery that will be within walking distance from my parent's home.
Smoke's Poutinerie, the quick-service brand that offers diners an array of satisfying poutine options, is set to open a new location in Sheridan College's Hazel McCallion campus on June 20th.
“To get more juice out of lemons, freeze them for an hour.”
Thai ice cream rolls (also known as fried ice cream rolls, stir-fried ice cream or ice pan ice cream) has been a street food staple popular in Thailand for a long time now. I keep seeing them at places in New York, and it looks like Mississauga's getting in on the craze now, too. Honestly, ice cream is ice cream to me, but I could watch how it's made on a damn loop.
Here's how it's made.
The place is called Wow Wow Yum Yum and it's located at 4141 Dixie Rd, Unit 13 in Mississauga.
Phone: (289) 521-6888
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
“If you haven’t tried pineapple as a pizza topping, you haven’t lived.”
Photo Credit: Food Network
Photo Credit: Food Network
I've been eating at Pommes Frites for longer than I will admit (c'mon, it's one of the only places in this city to have a proper poutine), so it came as a huge disappointment when it was one of the buildings that were involved in the East Village explosion that happened last year. Last summer, Pommes Frites's co-owners Suzanne Levinson and Omer Shorshi announced they would be opening a new space—not in the East Village, but at 128 MacDougal Street—and the time has finally come.
The new Pommes Frites is nearly twice as large as the old location—800 square-feet compared to 500—and boasts a few upgrades: more fryers in the back, a beer and wine license, more seating space, and a washroom. Other than those few differences, everything—namely the beautifully golden fries and almost overwhelming selection of accompanying sauces—is the same.
Just like the old location, the new spot will be open until 1 a.m. on weekdays, and possibly until 4 a.m. on weekends. "We're still testing that out," said co-owner Suzanne Levinson. Due to community board restrictions, they can only serve beer and wine until 1 a.m., regardless of how late they stay open.
Of course I have this book, I've been excited about it for months. And so far I've made two of its recipes: the "Sympathy For The Deviled Egg Burger" for my parents and the "We're Here, We're Gruyere, Get Used To It Burger" for myself.
I chose to make the gruyere one for myself mainly because I love it when a recipe calls for caramelized onions. I really do. I know they take a long time, but anything that turns these:
into these:
is magical. Don't you think?
The recipes were simple to follow and crazy tasty. I didn't actually eat the deviled egg burger, but I did eat the egg mixture alone and it was really good, so I think I'll use that for my deviled eggs in the future. What's the recipe, you ask? Well, I don't think I want to give it to you 'cause I really want you to get this book. It's perfect for anytime you want to make a burger, but you're in the mood for something a little different, burger-wise.
It's also a great cookbook 'cause it says things like, "Just like your butcher is waiting to grind beef for you, there are bakers working hard right now to help make your next burger great. Go to them. Go. Tell them about how we call burger perfection burg-fection. See if they like that. See if they laugh."
Available on Amazon for a measly $12.
Key limes are essential for a key lime pie. That makes sense, doesn't it?
The difference between key limes and regular limes? A key lime has a thinner rind than most other lime types and is more acidic, but it has a sweeter taste than any other lime types. Its flavour is also different. It has a stronger, more intense, and tart taste.
Now that we understand each other, I just want to let you know that I made a key lime pie recently and it's the easiest pie in the world to make. (Well, that's a guess. I haven't made any other pies before, but this was so easy that I can imagine others would be more difficult.) Also, it tasted quite good.
Voila.
While there are a lot of key lime pie recipes to choose from, I opted for the Martha Stewart one (duh) and here's her recipe.
Ingredients
Instructions
Gary taking it out of the oven (I have no depth perception so I don't touch the inside of ovens)
It looks like I had little to do with the making of this pie, but I swear these photos are deceiving!
If you're in Florida (or you have access to key limes), you sort of have to make this recipe. I can't understand why you wouldn't.
Photo Credit: Jed Egan
Photo Credit: Jed Egan
The newest doughnut in NYC is a collaboration between the Doughnut Project and nearby butcher shop Hudson & Charles. The $5.25 yeast-raised doughnut is filled with a chocolate pastry cream that's whipped with roasted bone marrow, making it taste extra rich and velvety. Plus, the clementine glaze, with orange-infused chocolate shavings, is "the perfect complement."
The Doughnut Project, a shop that opened on Morton Street this past October, first released this flavor during its "Meat Week" celebration, but the confection proved to be so popular that it has continued to make it on occasion, just call to check if it's available before making the trek.
Resobox is a Japanese art gallery (that also offers cultural classes, including judo & ink-painting) and cafe. I've been thoroughly against eating/enjoying Japanese food for pretty much my entire life (I've never found anything I've ever liked before), but all that has changed now because I ate this.
The spicy tuna roll.
I don't know how to explain how it happened, but I ordered it on a whim and I'll never not order it from here on in. And the restaurant itself is so quiet and perfect and the best place for lunch, especially, if you're anywhere near Queensboro Plaza and you're hungry. Go!
i could write an essay on how much I love hard tacos. Infact, I just might.
The inaugural Taco Fest will take over 99 Sudbury in Toronto from June 17 to 19. The three-day event promises to feature some of Toronto's top taco purveyors - vendor names will be announced at a later day. As part of the taco festival there will also be a margarita and sangria bar, hot sauce tastings, nacho samplings, Mexican street corn, churros and live music.
Tickets go on sale May 2nd at 1 pm on the Taco Fest website.
