Update- here is their website, if you want to know more about their eggs:
http://www.eggyweggs.com

There is a lady around Danforth and Main who has an egg depot, at her house. Mennonite Farmers deliver the eggs, and then you just drop by and pick them up (Ideally, she likes custoemrs to pre-order and pre-pay for eggs, 6 weeks at a time). The eggs are amazing- really hard shells, and super yellow yolks. They are $6.75/dozen. She also sometimes has chili, sauerkraut and other jarred goodies available from the farmers. Her egg business is called Eggy Weggs.
She also delivers eggs to Lazy Daisy Cafe, and I think you can pick up from there too. (Gerrard St)

If you buy those machines to make your own carbonated beverage, could you make tonic?

I have a box of Muffets at my house, that a houseguest left behind. I dont really like them, so want to find a recipe to use them up. Any suggestions?

Muffets are made by Quaker Oats, and are basically a whole wheat, no sugar cereal.

Thanks

Noticed that the Moo Milk Bar opened recently in the Beaches. Just wondering if anyone has been in to check it out?

A friend brought soft corn wraps over one day, and they were really good. I have been trying to find them ever since, with no success. I have checked both the Mexican section, and Wraps section at a few grocery stores, with no success.

Have you seen these, and can you tell me where to buy them?

A quick google search showed that Dempsters make such a product, but does not say where you can buy them...

Thanks a lot.

If you are in the East end (Beaches) you could call the guy at Pie Shack. I know when he opened he had a pie delivery thing going on..

2305 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4E 1G7
Neighbourhood: The Beach

(647) 351-1411
http://www.thepieshack.ca

What is a smashed burger?

I tried the eggs from Eggy Weggs this weekend, and they were amazing. Quite big eggs, and super yellow centres. Easy pick up system too.

Here is the website if you want to be added to their distribution list:

http://www.eggyweggs.com

there is a distributor of many Dutch foods in Burlington, called Custan Foods. I did a quick scan of his website, and he has a lot of Speculaas products- not sure if there was a spread in there or not. Here is the link- if he wont sell directly, he will at least be able to tell you where he sells the product you want in to.

http://www.custanfoods.com/

Good luck!

I recently read in the Star that you can order free range Mennonite eggs from Lazy Daisy cafe (Gerrard at Coxwell) They get their eggs from Alysa Golden and Eggy Weggs. They have a monthly eff depot run by Golden. Eggs are $6.50/dozen and must be pre-ordered (May 14 is next run)

That might save you a drive to the country!

Dollarama does NOT sell St Hubert Poutine, but Metro and Loblaws both do (Confirmed that both of the stores at Vic Park and Danforth sell it) Dry and canned- poutine gravy specifically (Not the hot chicken gravy, which is different)

It was on sale at metro a few weeks ago- 4 for $5.

We have ordered cake from Tre Mari bakery in Little Italy (St Clair West). Their sponge cake with cram inside is really light and good. Not sure if they do cupcakes, but their cake is a hit at our house. My kids dont like the super sweet icing, so the tre mari is a good choice for us.

I will freely admit that their cake styles are a little dated. but if they do cupcakes that might be less relevant. ( I did not ask if they do cupcakes) While you are there, try the cannolis. Yummy!

We had 20 people at Papillon (on Eastern, but there is also a location on Front) this weekend, and it worked out fantastic. We had a semi private room, and a dedicated waitress. Our waitress was fantastic, and the restaurant did a great job of accomodating our various requests. We were able to tweak our menu to get the price where we needed it to be, and everyone LOVED the food.

Great recommendation for Papillon on the Park (And they have dedicated free parking, which was a great relief for many of our out of town guests- we did not want them to have to deal with Toronto street parking!)

Good luck

How could he tell from looking around that its not organic?

We went last year, and it was certainly an odd place, but the food was actually very good. It is not a typical granola-esque pretty organic place, but it was busy, and popular

We need to find a restaurant in the East end, to take a group of 20-25 people to, on a Sunday (May, not Mothers Day). Its a celebration, so if we are able to get a space to ourselves, or a room, that would be perfect.

Ideally, we would like a prix fixe menu, something around (or under) $25/pp.

Thinking Beaches Leslieville area....

Catering might be an option, if we can get the space we are hoping for. Ideally though, for simplicity sake, would prefer to find a great restaurant to go to

I need help! We won a 12 hour coach bus tour at a charity auction, and thought it would be fun to take a big group of friends to Niagara on a winery tour.

At the same auction, we also picked up a Tour and Appetizer event for 20, at Pilliterri. So I know Pilliterri will be included ono ur tour, but who else should be?

There will be 20-40 adults with us, and it will be a saturday either in late February or March. Which wineries should we think of going to, and which will be free or most reasonable. Since we already paid for the bus and Pilliterim, dont want to break the bank on other wineries (AND, I dont want our friends being charged everywhere- doesnt seem right, if we are inviting them)

Finally, any ideas for a reasonable meal, or something catered to the coach bus? Again, if we are visiting wineries for the afternoon, I think I'd better feed people!

Thanks so much for your help!

I was walking by Rowe Farms in the Beaches today, and they have a sign in their window advertising Whole Organic Chickens for only $9.99. They are frozen chickens and the sale runs until Saturday.

Not sure if other locations have this sale too...

The packaging has changed, so be sure you are looking for the right item. It is in a black, metal cylindrical container.
Good luck in your search.
There is another great bouillon from Quebec that is also MSG free. Its called Fin Cuisine, if you know anyone traveling that way...

Despite the many problems at Kubo radio, they did have an amazing burger there. It was called the Chuck and Cluck, or something like that. It was a combination of Duck and Beef Chuck. Served on a sesame bun, with an onion ring on it (if memory serves correct)

Would anyone know how to recreate that burger?

Thanks

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Kubo Radio
894 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M1J3, CA

51 Musgrave
Basically Victoria Park and Danforth, in Toronto

The products were in my local Loblaws on Friday. There are 120 items in the Black Label franchise, and most will roll out between now and October 1. they are having production issues with some, and some will only be ready in time for Christmas (I chatted with a guy who was setting the section up)

I did not actually buy any BL products while I was there, but the packaging looked good, and prices were reasonable for what they were selling. Alot of consumers were stopping to look at the 4 way display, so Id say lots of interest...

I used to find Marcy's at my local Loblaws, but they dont seem to have it.

Anyone know which specialty stores carry Marcy's Gourmet Croutons? Its salad season, and I want to jazz it up.

Thanks

I saw them at Canadian Tire yesterday (Lakeshore and Leslie)

I saw small cans at Canadian Tire yesterday, but cant guarantee it was Ginger Ale. Definitely saw Coke and Sprite. (LAkeshore and Leslie)

The lady, who I assume was the owner, mentioned the big produce fridge when I asked why they were closing. She just said that fridge was the death of us- its too painful and complicated to fix, when we are so new in to this venture... Maybe there was just no more capitol left. I had never been in the store prior to yesterday, but it seemed like a really nice set up.

i dont think she is re-opening somewhere else, because she was selling the weight scales and fixtures in the store to some other people while I was there. From the prices she was rhyming off, she was letting everything go (fixtures and appliances) for about 30% off- so not likely to be opening somewhere else.

I just stopped in at the Foodist Market on Queen St (near Tango Palace) and they are shutting down. The store is fairly picked over, but everything that is left is 40% off.

She had quite a few cereals left, pastas, some canned goods (Amys, Eden Organic etc) vinegars, olive oil and condiments. In the freezer there were some organic frozen veg, frozen mushroom burgers, pizzas, homemade chicken stock, Mother Hen baby food, and fresh frozen pastas. All a great price- when you take 40% off!

Exact address is 1129 Queen St E
http://thefoodistmarket.com/tester

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Tango Palace
1156 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M1L2, CA

There is brand called SKOTIDAKIS which is made in Ontario, and it is similar. It has the little pot of compote or honey on the side. I bought it at Sun Valley on the Danforth the other day, for $1.99 each. I think I have seen this brand at Whole Foods too.

I have a container at my desk, so here is their website: www.skotidakis.com

Hppy hunting.

Thanks everyone- these suggestions are great! My husband really likes the idea of grilling- and it will free up the oven for everything else, so this sounds great. Will look up the Joy of Cooking recipe that was mentioned. Need to order it tomorrow, so they will have it ready for Easter. I bought a 'groupon' type certificate to a local butcher, so cost is not too bad.
Love the ideas!

We are hosting Easter this year, and have decided to serve lamb.

The butcher where we will be buying our lamb offers the following cuts:
whole leg of lamb
lamb chops
lamb shoulder chops
lamb mince
lamb shank
boneless lamb
rack of lamb

What cut do you suggest, and how should we prepare it. I would rate our cooking skills as good, so nothing overly complicated. Ideally, will be cooking in the oven, but we do have a rotisserie on our BBQ that we could use if you thought that was amazing...

I need to order within the next day or two, so really appreciate your help!

How much will I need to order? We would want there to be leftovers too.

Thanks so much!