Pretty much anything made of silver will darken and tarnish over time, so I've found a great way to clean silver jewellery that is quick, effective, and inexpensive. I've been using this method for years, but prior to this I used to buy commercial cleaning solutions made of harsh corrosive chemicals that were potentially stripping away the silver. Not anymore! Instead, you too may … [Read more...]
Sonoya Japanese Noodle House: Markham
November 12, 2013 By
Hey uptowners, Joseph and I have been checking out this ramen place called Sonoya. It's conveniently located at First Markham Place so you don't have to drive all the way downtown! We liked the Japanese decor and the cozy interior with ample booths and long tables. Pickled radish to stimulate your appetite. On our first visit we ordered King Ramen and … [Read more...]
Splendido for Brunch: Toronto
November 4, 2013 By
Joseph and I went back to Splendido for the first time since our engagement in June, and the food was just as amazing as the last. Brunch was fantastic! "The Spread" was a nice start to our morning: plain croissant, chocolate croissant, scone and bread accompanied by cheese, butter, whipped cream cheese, cured ham, terrine (similar to pate), pickles, olives, pickled radishes, … [Read more...]
Drying Flowers
October 12, 2013 By
When I first started this blog I knew I wanted to dedicate a post to drying flowers because I used to think it was something hard to do, but I can honestly tell you it's easy. Freshly cut flowers are beautiful, but they don't last more than a week. A bouquet isn't exactly easy on the wallet, so by drying them I've managed to salvage every rose that Joseph has ever bought me. Hopefully … [Read more...]
Sushi Kaji: Etobicoke
October 2, 2013 By
Over the weekend Joseph arranged for an unforgettable birthday dinner surprise for me at Sushi Kaji. Notoriously amazing and abundant with Joseph's praises, Chef Kaji and his team prepared the "Shun" set course right before our eyes. This was my very first visit and certainly not my last! If you really want the best seat in the house then definitely sit at the sushi bar and prepare to be … [Read more...]
Pastel Creperie & Dessert House: Toronto
September 21, 2013 By
We love waffles and crepes, so we were so ecstatic when we found this place in North York! They even make their own ice cream- what more can we say?! They have many Asian-inspired flavours: Black Sesame Waffle - peanut, sesame, sponge cake, cereal, homemade sesame ice cream. Very nutty and rich flavoured ice cream Shortcake Crepe - strawberry, blueberry, sponge cake, … [Read more...]
Canaletto at Venetian: Vegas
September 14, 2013 By
We'll never get tired of St. Mark's Square, and we're so thankful we found yet another delicious restaurant there at the Venetian! We were instantly drawn to Canaletto at first glance: dining on cobble street stones underneath the sky. While we feel that Otto provides a quieter and more romantic atmosphere, Canaletto in contrast seems to have larger tables for families and always people … [Read more...]
Mon Ami Gabi at Paris: Vegas
September 7, 2013 By
Mon Ami Gabi, FINALLY! This is a really popular spot on the strip because of its centralized location, outdoor patio, and awesome view of the Bellagio fountains - who doesn't love a free show with their meal? With the intense afternoon Vegas sun, we would definitely recommend a table within the shaded roof part of the patio, which still opens directly to the outdoors. Otherwise you'll be … [Read more...]
Sansotei Ramen: Toronto
August 28, 2013 By
This one's for all the ramen lovers! We had DELICIOUS noodles at Sansotei over the weekend and thought the extra additions were well worth it. We both ordered Tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen and asked for extra noodles at $1 more per bowl. It is obviously much more valuable and worthwhile to pay the extra $1 than it is to order two bowls of ramen, because trust me- it is so … [Read more...]
Escabèche: Niagara-on-the-Lake
August 21, 2013 By
Niagara, we meet again! This time we quietly slipped away from Toronto in order to celebrate our one month post-engagement, a complete surprise from Joseph! Because we've previously dined at the Prince of Wales for their wonderful High Tea, we decided to celebrate over dinner at their in-house restaurant Escabèche. Love those butter balls and the way they're rolled out so … [Read more...]
