Like so many other parents, Joseph and I want to give Baby James as many different experiences as possible. At 9 months old we’re certain he won't remember any of it when he's older, but that’s what pictures are for! Besides the obvious benefits for baby, it’s also good for us as parents to get out of the house from time to time. As lovely as it seems to stay at home all day, it can … [Read more...]
Afternoon Tea at Angus Glen Golf Club, Toronto
March 1, 2016 By
Happy Sunday everyone! We hope you had a fantastic leap year February. It was a very festive month for us with Valentine's Day, Family Day, Lunar New Year, birthday parties, and baby showers to celebrate. In between it all, Joseph and I actually found the time to go for Sunday afternoon tea at Angus Glen Golf Club that I've been meaning to share. With a 7 month old baby, let's just say … [Read more...]
Farewell Splendido…
February 13, 2016 By
Farewell Splendido, I bid you adieu! This post is super late and not our usual restaurant review for several reasons, namely I can't 100% remember what I ate because it dates back to Dec 16, 2015, and Splendido is no more! After 18 years in business, Chef Victor Barry and team decided to close it down on Jan 1, 2016 in line with transforming the space into a casual Italian eatery. … [Read more...]
Best Dim Sum in Toronto: Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine
February 2, 2016 By
The best dim sum in Toronto is a bold statement, but as a fellow Asian who has dim summed all my life I can confidently say that Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine is where the good food's at! For me, no other restaurant comes close to the quality of food, presentation, seating comfort, or service. There's always a line up! Dragon Boat is notorious for its wait times, but for good reason because … [Read more...]
Holiday Cheer
December 10, 2015 By
Happy holidays! I love this time of year, and this Christmas will be extra special because it'll be Baby James' first. Although he's still far too young to remember, I hope to make it as memorable as possible, for us. That means taking a million pics! :D Instead of setting up a large green tree, which we're saving for next year, we've gone with a small crystal tree from Nicole … [Read more...]
JOEY Don Mills – Toronto
August 19, 2015 By
I just had my first real outing since giving birth to James and it was sans baby and fantastic. While I'll admit I've gone out for pediatrician visits, the occasional grocery run, and a few Toys R Us baby purchases, for the past 3 weeks I literally haven't left the house otherwise. Basically when my childhood friend Carl said he was coming to Toronto for a short visit (all the way from … [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...]
