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95. Taste ‘n’ Tour Tuesdays at Casa Loma

April 5, 2011 Heikki Walden

April 5, 2011

Inspired by the sold out Winterlicious event, “Taste n’ Tour,” Casa Loma presents the chance to enjoy a Prix Fix Dinner every month through Winter and Spring! Taste n’ Tour Tuesdays at Casa Loma includes a three-course meal, live musical entertainment, and an opportunity to tour the Castle at your leisure.

A great idea for a date, small group, or even a corporate outing, the Taste n’ Tour starts at 6pm and continues until 10pm.

Organized by Pegasus Hospitality Group, tickets are available for $50 plus HST and gratuities. For tickets, call 416-533-1573. For more information, go to www.casaloma.org/.

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88. Visit A Taste of Quebec

March 29, 2011 Heikki Walden

March 29, 2011

Located in the beautiful Distillery District, A Taste of Quebec is Toronto’s only food boutique specializing in terroir products from Quebec. Featuring the finest artisan cheeses, gourmet delicacies, and other delights, A Taste of Quebec not only offers products to help you create delicious meals at home, but provides Quebec delicacies from the Gallery Café, adjacent to the boutique and located in the Thompson Landry Gallery.

Interested in purchasing Quebecois cheese, but want to sample it first? Need a deliciously hand-crafted quiche for your dinner party, but don’t have the time to fiddle with phyllo pastry? Craving a unique lunch created from the highest-quality, local ingredients available? A Taste of Quebec is all of this and more. Explore A Taste of Quebec at http://www.atasteofquebec.com, and be sure to take a look at Heikki’s interview with Thom, one of the shop’s expert operators!

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85. Hands-on Cooking Class: Scones, Scones, Scones!

March 26, 2011 Heikki Walden

March 26, 2011

Spend the afternoon making scones and sipping tea in St. Lawrence Market’s “Market Kitchen!” Learn the art of scones: you’ll make savory scones (think white cheddar and organic bacon), and sweet scones (lemon poppyseed, vanilla cardamom and pecan, dried cherry and chocolate), and of course, you’ll get to sample the fruits of your labour!

The Scones, Scones, Scones Cooking Class goes from 1 until 3pm, and costs $50 per person. Pre-registration is required: call 416-860-0727, or email kitchen@stlawrencemarket.com.

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76. St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2011 Heikki Walden

March 17, 2011

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day, so don your green attire and head out for a night on the town! Yes, it’s Thursday night, but every Irish pub in the city will be in fine form tonight – the Guinness will flow, the music will lilt, and you may not feel so well in the morning, but this day is simply not complete without a pint of the “black stuff.”

There are plenty of Irish pubs in Toronto: here’s a few:

Dora Keogh – 141 Danforth Ave. (Greektown on the Danforth)
Fionn MacCool’s – 181 University (Entertainment District), 21 St. Clair W. (Summerhill), 70 The Esplanade (King West)
Foggy Dew – 803 King St. W. (King West)
Irish Embassy – 49 Yonge St. (Downtown)
James Joyce Irish Pub – 386 Bloor St. W. (The Annex)
McVeigh’s – 124 Church Street (Downtown)
P.J. O’Brien Irish Pub – 39 Colborne St. (King East)
Pour House – 182 Dupont St. (The Annex)

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71. St. Lawrence Market Farmers’ Market

March 12, 2011 Heikki Walden

March 12, 2011

Since 1803, what is now the St. Lawrence Market has been known as the “market block” – the place to get fruits and vegetables fresh from the farm. Today, the City of Toronto carries on this 208 year old market tradition, featuring a Saturday Farmers’ Market where seasonal produce from over 50 Ontario growers and producers is available for sale.

Purchase freshly made sausage, perfectly aged cheese, delicious baked goods, and of course, all the fruits and vegetables you need for the week, right in the heart of Toronto! Located in North St. Lawrence Market, the Farmers’ Market starts bright and early at 5am. For more information on St. Lawrence Market, go to http://www.stlawrencemarket.com.

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66. Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival

March 7, 2011 Heikki Walden

March 7, 2011

Spring is in the air which means…it’s maple syrup season! You don’t have to go too far outside of the city to celebrate Canada’s most famous export – Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area (near Stouffville) and Kortright Centre for Conservation (just north of Woodbridge) are both participating in the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival from March 5th until April 10th. Activities include demonstrations, wagon rides, crafts and family activities, and of course, pancakes and maple syrup!

Admission is $9.00 for adults and $6.50 for seniors and children 4 years old and up. Pancake meals vary in price from about $2.50 for a pancake and a drink to $20.00 for a family platter. Canada produces about 85% of the world’s maple syrup, so get out there and show your Canadian pride (and celebrate spring!) by checking out the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival!

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59. Beans and Grains – Cooking Class

February 28, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 28, 2011

Whether you’re a strict vegan, or just want to cut back on your food-costs, using beans and grains in your cooking is a great way to create delicious, nutrient-packed meals that are vegan/vegetarian-friendly and easy on the wallet! The Big Carrot offers a series of vegetarian cooking classes on Monday evenings, and tonight’s class, Beans and Grains, will have you whipping up delicious dishes such as Pinto Bean Cashew Rice Salad, Buckwheat Potato Pancakes, Quinoa Tabouli, and Barley Flake Rice Crispie Squares.

Taught by Nettie Cronish, Natural Food Chef Recipe Developer and Culinary Instructor, you’ll be in good hands as you learn about the value of incorporating beans and grains into your diet. Single Monday evening classes with Nettie are $79.10, start at 7pm and continue until 9:30pm. Bring your own apron, hand towel, and reusable containers to take home leftovers! Register by calling Customer Service at 416-466-2129. The Big Carrot is located at 348 Danforth Ave. For more information on this and other cooking classes, check out www.thebigcarrot.ca.

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48. Lunch Money Day

February 17, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 17, 2011

Whether or not you were forced to hand over your lunch money to the school bully as a child, today is the day you’ll actually want to give up the equivalent of what you would usually spend on lunch. By donating this money to Second Harvest’s Lunch Money Day program, you can help to feed Toronto’s hungry by raising $330,000 to provide over $660,000 healthy meals. For every $5 donation, Second Harvest can provide fresh food for 10 nutritious meals!

Want to get your whole office involved? You don’t have to wait until next year – “everyday is Lunch Money Dat at Second Harvest,” so organize your own Lunch Money Day and get your coworkers in on this very worthy cause. For more information about Lunch Money Day, or to organize your own event to raise funds for Second Harvest, check out the Lunch Money Day website.

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43. Interactive Demonstration: Valentine’s Day Brunch

February 12, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 12, 2011

Want to impress your sweetie with a delicious Valentine’s Day Brunch, but have trouble boiling water, let alone flipping pancakes? The St. Lawrence Market Kitchen is hosting an interactive demonstration, helping to make you into an expert brunch chef just in time for the 14th.

You’ll learn how to whip up some delicious baked goods, make eggs to order, and of course, what would Valentine’s Day be without a little dessert?

For $50/person, you’ll enjoy a sampler menu and take home recipes and treats, not to mention a much improved knowledge of how to create a memorable Valentine’s Day for that special someone. The two-hour class starts at 1pm; to register, call 416-860-0272, or email kitchen@stlawrencemarket.com. Visit St. Lawrence Market’s website for more information.

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39. Dieu Du Ciel! Beer Tasting Dinner

February 8, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 8, 2011

You know that certain types of wine complement certain foods, but did you know that the same is true of beer? Dieu Du Ciel! Beer Tasting Dinner is your opportunity to become a beer connoisseur! You’ll enjoy a ten course beer dinner at Beerbistro, where beer is not only on the menu, it is an integral part of every menu item!

Whether it’s the cheese and lager fondue, beer bread pizza, or mussels steamed in beer broth, beer-lovers will rejoice as they enjoy a feast, featuring beer from Quebec-based master brewery, Dieu Du Ciel! Many of the beers on tap for tonight’s event were crafted specifically for this event and are unavailable anywhere else in the world.

Tickets are $125 plus HST and gratuity; you can book by phone: 416-861-9872. For more information about this event, go to the Winterlicious website, and to learn more about Beerbistro, check out their website.