tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54161105135757175912024-03-12T22:25:36.805-04:00Bon EatsBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.comBlogger454125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-29150214870375840782013-10-21T08:30:00.000-04:002013-10-21T08:30:01.350-04:00Bon Feeds, or How to Pull Off a 10-course DinnerI recently had the pleasure of taking over my friend Jo's beautiful kitchen for an evening and cook for some fabulous foodie friends of mine. Living in a small apartment with a closet-sized kitchen means I never get to entertain at my place, but I've been itching to host a dinner for some time now. So when Jo so kindly extended an invitation to me to use her kitchen—her big, beautiful, bright, Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-86072066532744354582013-08-21T09:00:00.000-04:002013-08-21T09:00:01.634-04:00Wordless Wednesday #117: Dessert Tasting, Richmond Station
saffron kulfi, smashed blackberries, pistachios
frozen yogurt, dulce de leche, chocolate wafer, smashed raspberries, maldon salt
creamsicle - orange posset, blueberry ice, corn ice cream, meringue
cheese & cake - fromage blanc, white pound cake, roasted gooseberries,gooseberry sorbet, sous-vide rhubarb, flax seed & walnut crumble, burnt honey
manije - cherry sherbet, Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-76825652756267954762013-08-14T09:30:00.000-04:002013-08-14T09:30:02.155-04:00Wordless Wednesday #116: Agak, Agak, Hawk!
The boys from Gushi
Chicken Meatball (Gushi) - chicken, onion, soy sauce, coriander,
egg, black pepper, radish, green onion
Agua Frescas (Santo Pecado)
Halo-Halo (Kanto/Tita Flips)
Grilled Squid (Kashmiri BBQ)
Spudnuts (Paintbox Bistro)
View more photos from Agak, Agak, Hawk! over on my Flickr page.
Read more about the Agak, Agak, Hawk! event here.
Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-81768726692249940512013-08-07T09:30:00.000-04:002013-08-07T09:30:02.890-04:00Wordless Wednesday #115: Raijin Ramen, Revisited
Tori pai-tan ramen
Tsuke-men
Japanese-style cold ramen
Ramen Raijin
3 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON
Tel: 647-748-1500
Twitter: @ramenRAIJINBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-13803259086285443782013-08-05T09:00:00.000-04:002013-08-07T00:48:56.090-04:00Agak, Agak, Hawk! on August 9th
“Sit around a circle and eat elbow-to-elbow with us. Interact through ingredients while rolling out fermented tales and fresh salad rolls, mash-up zingy sauces, and mix among art, song, and dance together.” — The Chop Suzies Collective
I’m so thrilled for my friend (and one of my fellow partners-in-crime in our Ninja Piggies pop-up project), Vanessa Toye, who’s teamed up with a group of her Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-59403081420436152022013-07-26T08:30:00.000-04:002013-07-26T08:30:03.927-04:00El Catrin DestileriaToronto just got a lot more festive and caliente with the opening of El Catrin Destileria in the space that was formerly known as the Boiler House in the Distillery District. While tacos have been an ever increasingly popular food trend and has seen the opening of numerous taquerias across the city in recent months, El Catrin promises to stand out from the rest of the pack, serving "authentic Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-14455714787124623382013-07-10T09:30:00.000-04:002013-07-10T09:30:00.427-04:00Wordless Wednesday #114: The "New" Treadwell Farm-to-Table Restaurant
Fresh cut frites with rosemary and sea salt
Salad of house smoked salmon and new potatoes with pickled red onions
and dill mayonnaise
Seared East Coast sea scallops with cauliflower puree and guanciale
Seared Lake Huron whitefish with creamed leeks, lobster "fritters",
Pingue's guanciale
Treadwell Farm-to-Table Cuisine
114 Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Tel: 905-934-9797Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-51841320081067139222013-07-04T08:30:00.000-04:002013-07-04T08:30:03.410-04:00Chocolate Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Filling and Malted Chocolate ButtercreamIf you follow me on Twitter, you've most likely heard me talk on and on about Cake Day since the weekend. You've also probably read my recap of that glorious day from earlier this week. And now you get to read one more! Because there is never such a thing as too much cake, right?
Photo by Jen Chan/@foodpr0n.
I think my favourite part of cooking or baking is always the planning stage. As much Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-28886659363778924772013-07-03T09:30:00.000-04:002013-07-03T23:27:46.693-04:00Wordless Wednesday #113: Origin North Grand Opening
fior de latte + caramelized eggplant + peppers
oyster + radish + yuzu vinaigrette
liquid nitrogen lemon-sour cream ice cream
View more photos from the Origin North Grand Opening here.
Origin North
2901 Bayview Avenue, Suite 300
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-479-8833
Twitter: @originnorthBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-49912970654752588932013-07-02T08:30:00.000-04:002013-07-03T23:23:58.155-04:00Cake Day 2013What do you get when you bring together thirteen food-loving, ambitious bakers into one kitchen? Lots of cake. Nineteen cakes, to be exact. We had Cookie Day, and we had Pie Day, so you know cake day was not too far behind. I was invited to last year’s edition but unfortunately was unable to attend, so when the date was set for the 2013 edition, I quickly booked it in my calendar and started Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-54790537961010759462013-06-26T09:00:00.000-04:002013-06-26T09:00:09.379-04:00Wordless Wednesday #112: Snacks at A-OK
A-OK Foods
930 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
Tel: 647-352-2243
Twitter: @aokfoodsBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-44619495748221089062013-06-23T09:00:00.000-04:002013-06-23T09:00:00.017-04:00The Stop's Night Market, Part II
The party wasn’t over as I was back again the next evening for night two of The Stop’s Night Market. The gorgeous weather continued, and everyone's spirits were high after all the positive buzz from the night before. The food carts remained the same, with only a few minor tweaks and signage changes to accommodate the changeover of the vendors.
While the first evening featured a lotBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-64826356794831237412013-06-21T08:45:00.000-04:002013-06-23T03:15:34.017-04:00The Stop's NIght Market 2013, Part IIt was the unofficial kick-off to summer in Toronto and the summer food festival scene this week, as Torontonians from far and near gathered at the little back alleyway and parking lot of the iconic Honest Ed's for the return of The Stop’s much anticipated Night Market. It was perhaps one of the most talked about food events of last summer, which certainly caught the attention of many more peopleBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-91788773674710666112013-06-14T08:30:00.000-04:002013-06-14T08:30:00.310-04:00Baked Eggs in Avocado with Chorizo and Fried BreadNothing is worse than a badly cooked egg—overcooked, rubbery, bland. But when cooked superbly, it is perfection. Eggs are on my list of things I can never tire of eating. Scrambled, poached, baked, boiled, fried (and deep-fried)—I love them all. Pair them with another favourite food of mine, avocados, and they become a new favourite breakfast entrée.
This is so incredibly easy and non-fussy, Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-13048519881723730682013-06-12T09:30:00.000-04:002013-06-12T09:30:01.844-04:00Wordless Wednesday #111: Supper Club, Vanessa
Olive-Oil Poached Halibut - parsley-fennel-vermouth broth, pickled asparagus,
braised leek, spicy walnut crumble
Hanger Steak - red wine sauce, fondant sweet potato, butter-brasied radishes,
charred radicchio
Almond-Cornmeal Cake - rhubarb-ginger-lillet compote, sake sabayon,
basil meringue
A big thank you to my friend Vanessa for hosting this month's supper club and making usBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-4482602393693545732013-06-10T09:00:00.000-04:002013-06-10T09:00:02.596-04:00Coconut-Saffron Tapioca PuddingLately I’ve been craving tapioca. A lot. Coconut tapioca, to be specific. I have a recent dinner hosted by a friend to thank for this hankering, as coconut tapioca was part of that night’s menu. There’s just something so comforting about tapioca. It’s something that brings me back to my childhood, when I would be delighted to get a bowl of coconut milk and tapioca dessert soup after a Cantonese Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-16465524511178734502013-06-05T09:00:00.000-04:002013-06-05T09:00:07.021-04:00Wordless Wednesday #110: JaBistro
View more photos from JaBistro here.
JaBistro
222 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON
Tel: 647-748-0222
Twitter: @JaBistro222Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-5026805260926620652013-05-29T09:30:00.000-04:002013-05-29T09:30:01.258-04:00Wordless Wednesday #109: Barque Smokehouse (Brunch)
Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles Avenue
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-532-7700
Twitter: @barquebbqBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-45327332346885546832013-05-22T09:00:00.000-04:002013-05-22T09:00:01.813-04:00Wordless Wednesday #108: Food Truck Eats at Peller Estates 2.0
Possibly the cutest food truck!
Just a small glimpse at our spread. There was a lot more food!
El Gastronomo Vagabundo's Tostada de Lengua - polenta-crusted crispy braised
pork tongue, guacamole, mixed bean salad, cucumber, tomato, red onion
Feisty Jack's Fish 'n Chips
Tide & Vine's Shrimp & Watermelon Gazpacho
Dirthy South's Dirty Southern Love - fried Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-82278340838288904252013-05-17T08:30:00.000-04:002013-05-17T08:30:00.425-04:00The Stop's Night Market Returns June 18 & 19I'm so thrilled that one of my favourite food events from last year, The Stop’s Night Market, is back again this summer. On June 18 and 19, over 60 Toronto chefs will be gathered in the back alley and parking lot of Honest Ed's once again, dishing up their own unique take on street food and all for a great cause. Proceeds from the night will go towards The Stop’s anti-hunger programs.
The Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-88421827786080203422013-05-15T09:30:00.000-04:002013-05-15T09:30:02.191-04:00Wordless Wednesday #107: El Gastronomo Vagabundo Dinner Party
Asparagus Salad - poached quail eggs, candied bacon, pickled turnip, tarragon emulsion, dukkah
Seared Scallops - coconut tapioca, chilli caramel, kaffir lime, fried shallots
Five-Spice Roast Pork Belly - green apple and red cabbage slaw, thai basil, mint, chilli, lime, chilli caramel
Cod Cheek Salad - papaya, mango, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, mint, wasabi tobiko, toastedBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-43216547181284068492013-05-08T09:30:00.000-04:002013-05-08T09:30:02.283-04:00Wordless Wednesday #106: Friday Night Live at the ROM
Hotbunzz
Chow mein from Parts & Labour
Little Tomato's biscuit sandwiches
The colours of Augie's Gourmet Ice Pops rainbow
Manual Labour Coffee
View more photos from Friday Night Live at the ROM here.
Friday Night Live at the Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto, ON
Friday nights, 7-11 pm
For schedule and tickets, visit www.rom.on.caBonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-15304485249642351692013-05-06T09:00:00.000-04:002013-05-06T09:00:02.443-04:00Swiss Chard and Onion TacosSweet caramelized onions. Tender braised swiss chard. All wrapped up in a warm corn tortilla. Yes, like many who were celebrating Cinco de Mayo yesterday with tacos and margaritas, I too joined the bandwagon and threw together these quick tacos for dinner.
While I love me some meaty tacos, some of the best tacos I’ve had were vegetarian (LOVED the hen of the woods mushrooms taco I had at Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-82773857278606797282013-05-01T09:30:00.000-04:002013-05-01T09:30:00.990-04:00Wordless Wednesday #105: Farmhouse Tavern, Brunch
Hangover Poutine - thick-cut fries, braised short rib, jus, cheese, fried egg
Smoked Chicken Crepe
Farmhouse Tavern
1627 Dupont Street
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416-561-9114
Twitter: @FARMHOUSEtavern
Thursday through Sunday from 6pm.
Brunch on Saturday & Sunday from 11am-3pm.Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416110513575717591.post-55281868857508570272013-04-24T09:30:00.000-04:002013-04-24T09:30:02.587-04:00Wordless Wednesday #104: Supper Club, Brunch Edition
Maple-Bacon Biscuit Bake
Cuban Avocado, Watercress, and Pineapple Salad
Shakshuka
Winter Fruit Salad
Braided Lemon Bread
View more photos from the lovely brunch hosted by my friend Candy here.
Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749708888864659850noreply@blogger.com1