maisonbistro's Profile
Fresh Yeast Cake
Fresh yeast is actually readily available- in NDG you can find it at Molisana bakery on Somerled and more often than not at Bucarest, in Little Italy you can find some at Milano. I love the "yeasty" flavour it gives- recently made a Pan de Muertos which was delicious.
iso canned/jarred sour cherries
You can also get them at the Russian store on Somerled where Kidnasium and the SAQ are- one block west of Grand.
Juicy Lotus (Monkland Village)
I agree. I have tried a few things and found them to be rather bland and yes, the veggie burgers- very greasy with a rather unpleasant texture.
Bread in NDG/Westmount
There is a small place on Sherbrooke West that used to have amazing bread- I haven't been in a year or two, so don't know if the breads are still good- but it's worth a try- Banette.
Boulangerie Banette
514-369-3001
5791 Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC, H4A1X2
Torani syrups
Hi- long time! No, I wasn't sure if either of them even sold the syrups- much less an off beat one line bacon.
Torani syrups
i'm a chef and I like to experiment?
Thanks, I saw the on-line shop, but I was just wondering if there was somewhere local I could pick some up.
Torani syrups
Anyone know anywhere in Montreal with a good selection of the Torani syrups for sale? Anywhere but Aubut that is. I am specifically looking for the bacon flavoured one. Yes, I said bacon. Leave me alone LOL. I asked at Aubut but they looked at me like I was from Mars.
Just in case you also think I am, here is the link to the Torani website- bacon is on the list.
http://www.torani.com/cafe/products
Finger Limes in our town?
Saw some, by the cash, at the fruit store of the Atwater market, on the main level- near the South stairs to go up (South side being the Premiere Moisson Side).
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Premiere Moisson
3025 Rue Saint-Ambroise, Montreal, QC H3J, CA
Best Margaritas and Tex-Mex?
I was just at El Meson on Saturday night and had a terrible experience. I've been there before and enjoyed it- but this time, the service was horrendous and the margaritas were weak. The food though was still good- I had the chicken breast with mole sauce- the chicken was a tad dry but I love their mole.
Unfortunately service has a huge impact for me on a meal, and I won't be going back any time soon.
Maple flavoured tea
I have bought some on occasion at the Douceurs du Marche at the Atwater market
Hell's Kitchen four chefs compete -- spoilers! Donkeys! Fusion!
Wow- So I guess it's not so much the editing on HK that made Trevor look like an ass. Seems he just exudes it.
He shows zero class and even less sportsmanship. What does Nonna's size or the fact that she is a mother have to do with her cooking abilities??? And Russ showing up with his "new" girlfriend??? What does his dating scorecard have to do with anything either.... oh Trev- it's called being bitter. It's not an admirable quality.
I am glad he is gone. It is too bad though that Jillian isn't one of the final 2.
Ptasie Mleczko
Pretty sure Bucarest on Decarie- between Snowdon ave and CSL has them - and also pretty sure that Felix mish also has them. You could also try calling the various Wawel stores to ask,
Locating Pickled Herring
You could try calling the Eastern European stores, like Bucarest , Wawel or Felix Mish - they usually carry it- maybe not in little pieces but certainly pickled- it's a very common dish for Xmas, at least with polish people.
Hell's Kitchen four chefs compete -- spoilers! Donkeys! Fusion!
I haven't commented much on this season, because quite frankly - what can be said. But I just couldn't resist. Am I the only one who notices that my Gordon looks like a frickin racoon, from wearing those little gogglettes while tanning? It was sooo obvious and pretty funny during the challenge - which brings me to my next pet peeve. What reason in hell (get it ? Hell's Kitchen) did he have for picking Nonna over Jillian???? Jillian was never nominated for elimination(which shows she is a team player - didn't piss anyone off enough to be nominated out of spite), won quite a few challenges- including last night's wowing the judges with her fusion creation. I don't get it at all. I predicted Nonna and Russell for the final a while back here in a post, but soon thereafter changed my vote to Jillian. If it's past experience and culinary exepertise that count - then why are these people even on the show - if from the outset they lack what they will be eventually judged on????
Gordon - I'm not impressed.
PS: They were all pretty shitty this year- that is true- but I can't wait to hove Boris back next week. And my blonde little bitch....
Hell's kitchen season 8
I think that's what pretty much happens every year. None of them seem to be suitable for the positiom- but we also have to remember that this is a highly edited TV show, aimed to get the most drama bang for their buck. I really don't care who wins. It's just entertaining.
Hell's kitchen season 8
That Trevor is such an angry guy- he has definite issues in not being able to take responsibility for his own failings. Ummm, if you're so frickin amazing, how come you never win a challenge. Should we remind him of the frog leg fiasco? Dead last Trev, Dead last. I think Gail should have stayed he should have gone home. And the whole steak thing? Seriously Trev?
This season is indeed a joke, as were pretty much all the other seasons, but any dose of GR is better than none LOL.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss lilttle miss Sabrina.
Who watches this for anything culinarily meaningful? It's comedy and drama and stupidity all rolled into one, with GR at the helm.
I predict Russell and Nona in the final, with Russell winning.
NDG Sugar High
I love Sparkles. And are you kidding me ? Jelly tots??? I forgot all about Jelly tots. I am going there tomorrow for sure.
I also love black licorice and they have a great selection. I was also very impressed that they had salted licorice - something a Swedish friend of mine had been hankering for and thought she would never find here. Although I love black licorice and adore sweet/salty/savoury combinations, I just couldn't finish one of the salted licorices.
Jelly tots, here I come. Snowpea, you didn't buy them all, did you?????????????
Caramel Flan
What do you mean by caramel flan? Flan in an of itself has a caramelized sugar bottom and a caramelly typ syrup that forms once cooked. If you want the actual flan part to taste like caramel, that might be hard to find.
To be perfectly honest, flan is quite easy to make and requires few ingredients or specialized tools.
My beef with grocery stores recently
I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but those of you who frequent Loblaws and although I don't go often I assume Provigo also - the new catch of pricing something 2 for the price of..... BUT, you only get the price if you buy 2 of those items. The mention that you have to buy two is written in teeny weeny script on the "sticker advertising the special".
I have done a lot of shopping, and I mean a lot of shopping in the past 10 years and I have never encountered this problem. When things were 2 for the price of...... if you only got one, you didn't pay the regular price, you paid the sale price.
For example - 2 for $4 well, in the old day, if you only got one, you'd pay $2. Now you'll pay the regular price for one - if one is all you buy.
I hate it when stores, or their managers or whoever decides this, try to take advantage of people not noticing the discrepancy at the cash.
PS: Please don't get mad at the cashiers- it's not their fault. If you have an issue with this, speak to the manager.
Looking for cotton candy in Montreal
Beware the Sparkles store (in a good way)- I have spent so much money there on amazing treats - they have an outstanding selection, and everything I have ever bought there was really fresh. Curses.
Eating local/organic in NDG
If I am not mistaken, I think Ten Thousand Villages has closed (or at least moved).
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Ten Thousand Villages
4128 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2W2M5, CA
In search of HONEY CRISP APPLES in downtown Montreal (including Atwater Market)
I second what Carswell says. I bought some last friday, along with some Cortlands at the Atwater market (stall in front of the SAQ at the market - not the big SAQ across the street) and they are delicious- big, but delicious as are the Cortlands- crisp, juice, yummmyyy
Kid friendly BYOB Italian- that has pizza (that would be for the "kid")
Thanks - I just called, and not only do they say they don't mind kids, they actually have a kids' menu.
Made reservations. I think I'll give this place a try.
Will report back.
Kid friendly BYOB Italian- that has pizza (that would be for the "kid")
It's my son's (7th) birthday this week and although he loves the pizza at Al Dente (PLEASE no editorials about the place) I can't face it. Any suggestions?
New to Montreal, looking for European grocery store
There is also Bucarest on Decarie, between Cote St. Luc rd and Snowdon. They have huge selection of Eastern European goods, cold cuts, prepared foods (soups, schnitzels etc). It's a bit heavy on the Romanian influence since they are owned by Romanians, but you can find a lot of Russian, Polish, Bulgarian and other Eastern European items.
Visiting/bday...Dessert/cake shop recommendations for Montreal?
There is also a premiere Moisson on Sherbrooke just a little East of Guy - South side of the street - no need to go to the market.
Alternative to Costco for meat?
If you don't mind doing a bit of butchering, beautiful and delicious beef filets are on special at Loblaws. The quality of these is quite impressive.
Anyone been to and have opinions of Le Muscadin on Notre Dame West corner of McGill?
I have been to the Muscadin, before they moved to where they are now (so that should tell you how long it's been) and I have to say that at the time, the food was not memorable. It was decent, but not wow-worthy. I will remember the occasion forever though as I had my first Sassicaia there. Unfortunately, I am not a big fan of Primo Secundo either. I would rather go to Da Emma in Old Montreal.
LAURIER BARBEQUE
I phrased my response poorly. I love CSL BBQ, but I miss their banana chocolate chip cake. I do prefer Chalet though, and have fond memories of going to the one on Decarie, just before the train track underpass near Jean Talon. Those were the days. But we are lucky in NDG - CSL BBQ and Chalet.
