It is with great pleasure and immense joy that we announce the birth of our baby boy James. Wow, that was 40 weeks in my tummy! Our new little family is doing well :D . We look forward to introducing our baby to all the great things in life, and I have no doubt that James will share in our love for food. Here's to a whole new chapter of eating adventures ahead! Cheers, Melissa … [Read more...]
K’ravings Emporium Inc. – Toronto
July 14, 2015 By
It's no secret that I LOVE butter tarts! And while there's no such thing as a bad butter tart (they're all beautiful), there are qualities that can make one stand out more than others. For example, I always prefer a filling that oozes from the centre, and bonus points for a crunchy crust. Also, there should be a higher filling-to-crust ratio (it can't be all crust)! So when my friend … [Read more...]
Waiting for Baby
July 9, 2015 By
At any given moment, my hospital bags are packed and ready to go. We're playing the waiting game now and it's mostly me sitting at home, looking over details. Baby, you can take as long as you need! Looking back, I've had my fair share of visitors. Although I haven't had any strong cravings (except for watermelon and Vietnamese pho), my friends have brought over desserts to keep … [Read more...]
Colette Grand Café Brunch, Toronto
June 29, 2015 By
We just had the most amazing Sunday brunch buffet at Colette Grand Café! Born from the same team who established The Chase, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Elegant, clean and bright, these are but a few words to describe the beautiful French restaurant. Even more worthy of mentioning is their excellent hospitality from the get-go. I don't think we've encountered a more pleasant … [Read more...]
Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie: Toronto
June 22, 2015 By
I've been procrastinating and this post (regretfully) has been over a month in the making! I blame it on the pregnancy grogginess cuz I'm definitely more tired than my regular self, but hey we're at 36 weeks now and in the home stretch (woohoo)! :D Last month we celebrated Mother's Day in the Distrillery District at Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie. My friend Karen recommended it, and … [Read more...]
[Product Review] UPPAbaby CRUZ 2015 Stroller
May 18, 2015 By
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It's 28 degrees and short shorts weather in Toronto my friends! Well, more like maxi dresses for all us pregnant ladies out there lol. This summer, baby will be in his very first ride: the UPPAbaby CRUZ 2015 stroller :D . I've been wheeling this around the house, and it's so smoooooth. Would have loved it in the yellow but Bed Bath & Beyond didn't have that, so we got the red instead. … [Read more...]
[Product Review] Baby Gear Update: Keekarou, Stokke
April 29, 2015 By
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We're now 7 months along the way, and my nesting instincts have kicked in. That means buying, or "collecting," a lot of stuff for baby boy while trying not to break the bank. Of course... So thank you dear internet. Thank you for the wonderful YouTube reviews and baby blogs dedicated to baby stuff, and keeping my finances in check. How the heck I would do it without you, I have no … [Read more...]
Andrea’s Gerrard St. Bakery: Toronto
March 15, 2015 By
Another dessert post here, and happily devoured by yours truly :D. These were courtesy of our dear friends Derek and Yannan, from one of their favourite bakeries in Leslieville: Andrea's Gerrard Street Bakery. Very yum yum! Always ready for afternoon tea: (top tier) flourless chocolate cake and coconut cream pie, (bottom tier) butter tart and lemon currant scone. … [Read more...]
Prairie Girl Bakery: Toronto
March 8, 2015 By
We had company over on Friday, and our wonderful friend Stacy brought over the most scrumptiously iced out cupcakes from Prairie Girl Bakery. These treats are ginormous. The cream cheese frosting is distinctly theirs, and practically rests a 1:1 ratio with the bottom cake portion. That's a very generous dose of sugar, and up my kind of alley ;). Although I wish their cakes were more … [Read more...]
It’s a Boy!
March 8, 2015 By
I can't believe it's finally March. The warmer weather and sunnier skies sure know how to jumpkick (and punch) the Winter blues. Joseph and I haven't been eating out much lately, partly because the snow and ice make it difficult to get around, but MAINLY because I'm pregnant (and nauseous). That's right, there's a baby on the way! Baby boy is currently 21 weeks old, and I'm feeling a … [Read more...]
