byblos: persian breakfast

homemade jams

breakfast, brunch, sobhaneh: the first meal of the day. also known as the most important meal of the day, nutritional experts say that skipping it …

jun i: for the love of raw fish

rising sun

i will admit that the first time i tried sushi, i was a little bit apprehensive.  i didn’t know what to expect.  back in the …

rôtisserie romados

romados chicken

it was a glorious moment when fire was discovered and used to cook meat!  for the longest time, i have searched for the perfect roast …

rumi grill & café – explore the silk road

mouhammara

as soon as i entered rumi grill & café, i was greeted by the smell of charcoal-grilled meat. the intoxicating aromas were like pavlov’s bell, …

100 things to eat before you die

durian

i found this list online.  i like lists like this as they allow me to learn about foods i haven’t encountered yet.  there are a …

100 canadian foods for the tummy

poutine (deli plus)

i saw this on montcarte and decided to play along. i don’t think i’ve eaten much off this list, but it gives me ideas for …

juliette & chocolat – cocoa heaven

sundae

it is an unwritten rule that you can’t leave a place called juliette & chocolat without sampling some chocolate. this is a rule i happily …

cheese-stuffed meatballs

meatballs

i haven’t had meatballs in what seems like years…  so as i perused the aisles of the supermarket, i decided to make meatballs.  this is …

spicy tomato soup

spicy tomato soup

i had coffee with an old friend yesterday and as i watched him eat his lunch, i wondered why anybody would pay to eat what …

ginza – sushi galore

sushi

i can’t say that i’m a big fan of all-you-can-eat joints.  whether they be italian, chinese, indian, or any other buffet, they aren’t known for …