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With the weather warmer up in Toronto, there's a lot of changes to be seen in the city: events, activities, patios and of course the new summer menus at restaurants! Elephant & Castle is introducing an addition of 4 new items to their regular menu, calling it their " Summer Fresh Menu ." They're also being generous and teamed up with The Food Sisterhood to giveaway a $50 Gift Card to one lucky winner to be one of the first to try the new menu! Check out these warm-weather-inspired creations: Elephant & Castle has awesome seasonal offerings but we're especially excited for these new menus. They're so much more than pub food and I can't wait to get my hands on the Honey Dijon Salmon Salad! With two locations in Toronto: King Street and Yonge Street, you don't want to miss this chance to try these limited time menu offerings. Win a $50 Gift Card to try these spectacular new menus this summer! Follow these easy instructions below: a Rafflecopter...

We were treated to a special tasting of a Summer Menu at Ristorante Buonanotte in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district.  It is actually located in a quiet street off John St, and Wellington St., which is why I've never heard or seen it, even though I wok 5 minutes away.  I didn't really know what to expect for dinner as I did some research beforehand and there were a lot of disappointing reviews about this place.  But, I went with an open mind as it would be my first time dining there! Carpaccio du pesce spada From the outside, you wouldn't think this is a typical restaurant, it has a grand entrance but the street itself is quiet, just South of King Street, so it is kind of hidden away.  This location in Toronto was modeled after the original location in Montreal, as a chic supper club offering Italian food. With live DJ's and a high-energy vibe on the weekend, it would make to be a fun spot to go with friends or on the quieter weeknights, a cozy dinner. I...

We're back with a special giveaway today. Did you know that the GTA is home to about 47% of Canada's muslim community? Back for the 3rd year in a row, Halal Food Festival is the largest of halal food festival in North America. This year, the event is expecting over 27,000 visitors over two days; on May 30 and May 31st at the Mississauga International Centre. We're giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the food fest; keep reading to find out how! If you're a fan or never had halal food, it's a great opportunity to emerse yourself at the food fest, where there were will be over dozens of halal food exhibitors, in-house chefs, seminars and workshops throughout the space. Did I mention the Halal Street Fest happening outside the International Centre?  What to look for at the event? - The Holy Poutine (Spanish fries made with in-house halal chorizo, Spanish olives and other Spanish inspired ingredients from The Holy Grill, a halal food truck launched by Toronto chef Aleem ...

Using anything "instant" or "frozen" is pretty much the biggest faux pas in the culinary world where fresh is always better and while we agree, we can't always follow that rule when we are so busy with our everyday jobs. Luckily for us, Chef John Higgins, Director of the George Brown Chef School showed us how to elevate Minute Rice to the next level to create some pretty fantastic dishes (dessert included!) A lot of people believe instant rice is not nutritious as long cook rice, however the only difference is that instant rice is just pre-cooked, then dried to decrease the amount of time it takes to cook. Sounds like a win win situation to us, the same nutritional value in a fraction of the time! The great thing about rice is that its so versatile, you can use it in main courses, desserts, appetizers and there are so many different ways to cook it! One way to change how you cook the rice is adding different flavours. You can cook the rice with coconut cream fo...