I had just read about this too on this blog, and thought it was a great idea, especially for kids...(When my children were little we loved tacos, crunchy shell and all, but I always worried they wouldn't chew it up into small enough pieces....this eliminates the fear of that)
http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/2013/...

LeDolci is one for sure, but not so much the east end.

I have made these profiteroles a few weeks ago, and OMG the filling is to die for. I didn't have much luch with the cream puff, perhaps it was me, but will give it another try. But the pastry cream....yum.

http://www.citrusandcandy.com/2013/02...

La Favorita on Queen Street in Brampton has both the pure pulp, complete with seeds and unsweetened and a non-seed version as well (a bit sweetened)

Thanks so much for the info. I will definitely make the trek and let you know once I do. Again, appreciate your reply.

Looks lovely BC. Any chance you would let me know who your butcher is? I get cooked porchetta at Vincentina's in Vaughan, but would love to get my hands on some to cook at home. TIA

they do have them at the Acton location of MacMillans, I get them there most often. But I also picked up once a frozen bag at I want to say Metro or perhaps Freshco....can't remember for the life of me!

I amd searching out the Dec issue of Donna Hay and have checked my local Chapters today - they indicated they did not receive their British imports (I know it is Australian) this week, so check back next week. I really hate waiting and was wondering if anyone has seen it elsewhere.

TIA

I have always wanted to make Candied Jalapenos from this recipe...Just never seem to make the time to do it.
http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/2010/...

Tequila, orange marmalade, orange liqueur, white chocolate and vanilla wafers....margarita balls

Golda's Kitchen also sells the silicone and metal molds, no copper that I had seen at the time.
Golda's is mail order, as well as a retail shop

While browsing through Chapters this week, I noticed a new ATK Book - The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001-2012. I didn't have much time to look through it - has anyone had a chance to review it?

I picked mine up in Georgetown on Nov. 7. Funny, the display stand was empty of them - I asked and received some lame excuse that there were more in the back, but I would have to come back tomorrow. Nope. I used to do some part-time work at that LCBO years back and have not missed a Food and Drink since they were bilingual (eons ago). I insisted I get one! Brampton also had them last week. You have to get them quick as they do disappear fast. Incidently, the editor's note indicates this is "their biggest issue yet".

Love this one - been a favourite for years

Christmas Cranberry Sauce

12 oz bag fresh cranberries
1 medium orange, zested and juiced
2 tblsp Grand Marnier
2 tblsp Port (optional)
¾ cup sugar
Add extra orange juice to fresh juice to make ¾ cup.

Mix juice, zest, Grand Marnier, and sugar in pot over medium heat, and add cranberries. Reduce heat once boiling. Simmer and reduce for about 25 minutes. Serve right away or cool first.

Some times I will add some dried cranberries as well as a cinnamon stick.

I make a sauteed corn dish, which my family loves. It started with this recipe, which is a rice dish (love it too) but have made it just as the sauteed vegetables. No matter how much I make, it always gets devoured.

http://www.foodnetwork.ca/ontv/shows/...

I picked mine up a few weeks ago at Walmart. I im I. TO and it is in every grocery store, Chapters, etc.

ditto - I have seen it in Chapters and almost can't resist buying it, but seeing as I have an autographed copy on request at the The Cookbook Store in Toronto, I will have to wait ;o( (They are having an interview, Q&A and book signing with Thomas on Oct 30 - had tickets, but now they have booked my surgery for the same day! what are the odds...)

I have made that cheesecake several times - it is one of my most favourite recipes. LOVE it. And will be making it this coming weekend for Canadian Thanksgiving.

I had originally made mention of this on the previous Fall Cookbook thread re: Bouchon Bakery. I am attending, but he is in Toronto on Oct. 30, for a book signing, interview, Q&A for the new Bouchon Bakery book. The cost is $70 which includes the book. Can't wait. And for you TORONTO Ottolenghi fans and Smitten Kitchen, each of them are making the rounds too. You can find all the info here http://www.cook-book.com/

+1....I am going on Oct 30 in Toronto for a meet and greet, Q&A, book signing with Thomas Keller for the new Bouchon Bakery book. I am sooo excited.

and for other Torontonians,

Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi -- Jerusalem
Sunday October 21st, 2 pm.
George Ignatieff Theatre
On Stage interview, followed by Q & A and book signing
Gosh are we excited about meeting these guys and we know you will be as well. This London based duo have created the most fabulous food shops called Ottolenghi and their restaurant Nopi. Their ground breaking cookbooks Ottolenghi and Plenty have been bestsellers capturing Eastern Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flavours to great acclaim. Now comes their new cookbook Jerusalem. In this book the duo go back to Jerusalem the city of their birth, Ottolenghi on the Jewish west side and Tamimi on the Arab east side to capture this melting pot cuisine.
Location: George Ignatieff Theatre. Off site event
Ticket: $50 includes the new book
Ticket only no book: $25. Available from The Cookbook Store 416-920-2665.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/foo...

I have made this recipe numerous times - mostly for Christmas Dinner. It is one of the most delicious sauces, and makes a lot. I love to freeze the left over sauce to use

FYI - I just found out about this wonderful event in the beautiful hills of Alton....July 20-22, 2012

http://altonmill.ca/visit/events/Cuis...

Delicious Art, Beautiful Food

Twenty-five Alton Mill artists, 15 area chefs and 11 local producers of wine, beer, cider, lemonade and ginger syrup will be your guides to a delicious weekend of fine art, tastings, demos and cook-offs.

The concept is simple: Watch the chefs in action; watch artists in action. Discover local colour, creativity and flavour!

The Main Stage in the Annex Courtyard will include hourly chef demonstrations, but things really heat up at 2 pm daily when the Eat Local Caledon sponsored cook-offs take place, featuring an entirely local menu before a live audience. Saturday’s match features Philip Dewar from Souylve Caribbean Foods–recently featured on the Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here, and Owen Vulpe from What’s Cookin’ Catering. On Sunday Gilles Roche of Gourmandissimo catering steps up against Chef Thorntin Macdonald of the Belfountain Inn and Bistro Riviere.

Throughout the Mill's studios and galleries there will be tasting stations full of cool drinks and fresh fare. In addition to the ever popular Toonie Tastings, this year we are introducing a Passport to Taste, which costs $10 and includes 6 tastings.

Cuisine and canvas make a perfect pairing when artist Paul Morin (Studio 215) and chef Owen Vulpe join forces for "Sound, Sight and Appetite," a demonstration of the creative process. Watch as they each create a masterpiece -- one with paint, the other with food. Meanwhile in the Bartlett Gallery, "Art Song" features artist Lynda Clare Grant who will paint to the music of pianist Lou Pinto.

Cuisine-Art Kick-off: Join us Friday July 20 at 5:30 pm in the Annex Courtyard, prior to Humber River Shakespeare Co's presentation of Macbeth. Dinner options from several participating chefs are availalbe for sale; there will be a cash bar and live music. (Theatre tickets are available in advance here.)

I'll be there to check it out. A good friend tells me you can wander about, checking out various chef demos, etc. complete with cocktail in hand.

A few years ago, I came across a recipe from Rachael Ray....I know....but couldn't be easier or more delicious. In a large pot add 1/4 c oil, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup popcorn, cover, lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape pop. Delicious. Make it all the time.

I just purchased Desserts by the Yard at Chapters (Brampton) for $14.99. I was so excited as I almost bought it on Amazon a few months ago for about twice as much, after reading about it often on here. I have had the Secrets of Baking since it first came out, so was glad to add this to my (ever)-growing collection. Also, I immediately thought of Breadcrumbs when I saw this yesterday.

did you try the warehouse or the retail store? I got mine at the warehouse, and they did have lots at the time.
http://www.mccalls.ca/itemdesc.asp?ic...

hopefully the link works it shows they have it on their site. Phone Number (905) 602-9622

Call McCall's - I purchased a box of the Barry Callebaut chocolate sticks at the Warehouse (Dixie/Eglinton area) about a month ago. Just had pain au chocolate for Mother's Day. For the life of me, I can't remember the price but I believe it was a 2kg box.

Not too much in Milton that I know of, however, if others are recommending Mississauga and Brampton, there is a really nice Japanese Thia place, Spoon and Fork on Trafalgar Road, just south of Dundas. Not too too far from Milton and they have a delicious "All You Can Taste" Menu.

For our Easter Dinner I made Passionfruit Meringue Tart from Epicurious http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Passion-Fruit-Meringue-Tart-232181 and Chocolate Cloud Cake from Leite's Culinaria http://leitesculinaria.com/2838/recip... flavoured with Grand Marnier. Not much left to savour....

Mmm, Rouladen. I learned from my German mother-in-law (and from what I have read over the years there are a number of variations) but when I crave rouladen, this is how I was taught - take insde round cutlets (or cube steak in a pinch) slather those pieces with regular mustard, s&p, add a piece of bacon, a pickle spear and some stale-ish rye bread and sliced onions. Roll and secure with a toothpick. Now brown, really brown, all round and then add some water or stock. Simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours, remove and make gravy with the liquid. Serve with spaetzle, dumplings or mashed potatoes. MMMMM, I think I want some now....

Hi jules, I did find a source real close to my work in Brampton - La Favorita Latin Market on Queen Street in downtown Brampton. They have lots of great fruit purees among other latin ingredients and inexpense.