December 2010
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Baja-Style Fish Tacos
After much indulgent holiday eating and drinking, I am trying to lighten up my meals this week. Last night, I made this recipe from a Weight Watchers cookbook and really enjoyed it.
I was not able to get Red Snapper at my local grocery so I used Tilapia; I will definitely try to get the snapper next time. You can also use striped bass fillets if they are available. I omitted the cooking spray...
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Jam Café
The other night my husband and I were driving around downtown trying to decide where to go for a nice dinner. I really wanted to go somewhere with a cozy, romantic atmosphere. We went through our usual list of standbys and decided we really felt like trying something new. After some thought, I remembered The Jam Café, a bistro style restaurant in Cabbagetown that I dined at when it...
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Evergreen Brickworks
I spent a lovely Saturday morning at the Evergreen Brickworks indoor Farmers’ Market this past weekend. I was on the hunt for holiday treats for my family and for myself; there was so much to choose from! I left with my favorite pickles from Toorshi Foods, a Gluten Free Butternut Squash pie for my Grandmother and a few other goodies to give as gifts this holiday season.
The...
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Weekend Wine Selection - Under $13
Life is Good, especially when you are drinking this new label from the Creekside Estate Winery in Jordan, Ontario. Their 2007 Cabernet Merlot, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot is available for $12.90 at the LCBO. Why not make life even better by picking up a bottle of this big, bold and fruity red to pair with a nice steak, a burger or some homemade...
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A Holiday Lager
During the recent Gourmet Food & Wine Expo I discovered my new favourite beer, Steigl from Salzburg, Austria. If you’re looking for a beverage to stock at your holiday parties this year, this may be the perfect choice for you. Made from the pure spring water of the Alps, this beer is less bitter than other North European lagers making it perfect to wash down your...
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You Spin Me Right Round...
I have had many friends over the years try to convince that spinning at an indoor cycling gym is an AMAZING workout. However, I always thought it looked like to torture, what with all the yelling and sweating.
This week I decided to put my doubts aside and give spinning a try at Quad East in Riverside, a decision that made me nervous right until the class started. When I arrived, I was...
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A Magical Evening with Scrooge
Ever since I was a little girl I have loved the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. I have had it read to me, watched several adaptations on film and always found joy in the the messages presented in this story. So, when I was offered with the opportunity to attend the stage production at The Soulpepper Theater in The Distillery District this week, I jumped at it.
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My Visit to The Tim Burton Exhibit
I had the pleasure of attending the Tim Burton Exhibit at the Bell Lightbox Theatre last weekend. I have to say that this show is well worth the visit. Laid out in chronological order, the exhibit begins with drawings, videos and sculptures of Vincent and Frankenweenie. This exhibit, which was organized by the Museum of Modern Art, really does what it promises and takes you inside the mind...
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Can’t Make it to the Tropics? Try Hot Yoga!
I had the opportunity to try my first Hot Yoga class this week wit the folks at Bikram Yoga Toronto in The Beach. Before I started my class I sat down with one of the owners, Dana Moore to ask a few questions. Dana, who began practicing Bikram Yoga over seven years ago was drawn to the practice in a way that had her trying to leave work early to go to a class and spending most of her work day...
Win a Free Fitness Membership!
Kingwest Fitness Presents: 20 Days of Christmas! Voted Best Fitness Club in Toronto by BlogTO, Kingwest Fitness is wishing you a healthy holiday this season by giving away FREE 6 month memberships, every day for 20 days until December 25th. Entering to win is simple; become a fan or follower of Kingwest Fitness and post this message on Facebook or Twitter: Healthy Holidays! @KWFitness is...
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Deluxe Comfort Food
The Counter, located at 51 Bathurst Street in The Thompson Hotel is a great place to satisfy your craving for comfort food. You can enjoy an all day breakfast, gourmet Mac and Cheese with pancetta and truffle oil, great sandwiches, including PB & J. Their menu is extensive and offers lots of great choices. This modern diner is a great place to meet friends for a meal and enjoy the...
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Axxium Manicure Update!
It has been almost three weeks since I had my AXXIUM No Chip Manicure so, I thought I would give you an update. I headed to The Ten Spot in Leslieville on my lunch break yesterday to have the manicure removed; I am happy report that after three weeks my polish was still chip-free.
After about two weeks I did start to notice my nail growth but it wasn’t obvious unless you looked closely at my...
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Cookies and Champagne: The Photos
I attended the Hip Urban Girl, Cookies and Champagne event this week at the Arta Gallery in the Distillery District. What a great event! From the 180 women to network with to the thousands of cookies, champagne, the Christmas Market and the fully stocked gift bags, this was such a fun night. Check out the official photos from the evening!
These fabulous ladies from HUG are always...
