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Anyone know of a good source for take-out prepared food in Toronto's West End: between Lansdown & Jane and from Queen St to St. Clair?
I have been to Mabel's on Roncesvalles, but there is not enough variety and they sell out so quickly. I have been there on Saturdays around 11:30 and they have been sold out of the items I wanted to buy.
Not thrilled with Max's on Bloor St. West.
What am I missing???? There must be more out there in the West End.

I like them but sometimes the 3rd chocholate: the chocolate chips, remain too hard and are like a rock: just too hard to chew. I find that the Brownies at Mabel's are not consistent.

Just went to "The Beet" in the junction, on Dundas St. West, east of Pacific Avenue on a really cold day and had their wonderful soup. Huge bowls for $7.00. Also had the Bison Burger & Sweet Potatoes. My husband had the lamb burger.
A nice little place with great healthy food.

Thanks so much. I was afraid it was a problem with the OKC itself. That it was not a good product. I have the room, so I will take it and try it myself.

Dear greygarious,
Why didn't you use the Oster Kitchen Center? One of my elderly relatives has one. Should I take it home or just take it to Goodwill????

Just wondering: how long after the expiration date is it still safe to use a dry cake mix?

You need to check a map as well as a dictionary. Taganrog is in Russia not Ukraine.
"Taganrog (Russian: Таганрог, [təɡʌnˈrok]) is a seaport city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the north shore of Taganrog Bay (Sea of Azov), a few km west of the mouth of the River Don." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taganrog

Kulich is a Russia word for a bread. Paskha is a Russia word for a cheese dish served at Easter.
Please check any map of Russia and any Russian dictionary.

Kolach is a Ukrainian word for a braided round bread. Paska (please notice the spelling) is a Ukrianian word for Ukrainian Easter bread. Please check any Ukrainian dictionary or cookbook for verification.

What a bargain. Go for it. What colour do you like?

Since you don't put the lid on for baking bread I do not see any disadvantages. I bought a small (2 quart) Staub because it was on sale. IT is too small for most things I make but I find it useful for doing onions. I wouldn't buy the mini cocette: just too small for me to pay so much money.

I really do not like the new WS "Ocean Colour." I just can't picture food in it on the stove. Mine are red. I used to like the old Wlliam Sonoma dark green.
I also do not like the soft pastel colours I see from Japan like pink or lilac.

Thanks for the wonderful link to You Tube.. I will be watching some of the other videos on the side there too.
But I thought the Caribbean colour was being discontinued in cast iron enamel. Am I wrong?

This thread was split from the Ontario Board when I asked a question about Le Creuset cermic dishes (not the cast iron cookware ).

Is there any difference between the Le Creuset ceramic dishes and the cheaper baking dishes made by Corning Ware & Pyrex? Is there is, please give examples of baked dishes that come out better in Le Creuset ceramic dishes please.

Thanks. I am a novice.

Can you please give me an example of food you have baked in Le Creuset ceramic dishes that have turned out better than in Corning Ware or Pyrex dishes please.

1) Has anyone been to the Church Bazaar mentioned on the Viking web page:
Agricola Finnish Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar on:
Saturday November 27th from 9:00AM to 12:00 Noon

2) Does the Railside Rd. Viking warehouse sell to the public? Can you walk in and buy? Do you havre to buy whole cases of food?

I went to the William Ashley Warehouse Sale for the Amex Preview and it was slim pickings. I think I had a 5 minute wait to get in. The shelves were not bulging with merchandise as in the past.

Also, too much cheap stuff that not from "William Ashley" sources. Are great prices & quality items from this sale a thing of the past?

Has anyone else been there this year? I am wondering if it is worth another trip out there or not.

http://www.williamashley.com/warehous...

I was at the Yonge Street/ Queen store last night & no pots in sight. I think the pots are gone until after Christmas. They did habve a few of the ceramic dishes in red and blue. I am not sure if those are worth buying or not. The small oval 1 litre dish was $19.99 and is $45 at Williams Sonoma. The small square dish $24.99.
Is there a Le Creuset outlet within driving distance of Toronto?

Oh no that is so far away. Why did they close?

For Ukrainian Khrustyky, try any of the Ukrainian Church bazaars which should be starting soon.
Next weekend Friday morning Novemeber 26 at 9 a.m. & Saturday November 27th, try St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church on La Rose Avenue, one block east of Royal York Road and One block north of Eglington West.
Also most of the Deli's in the Ukrainian area of Bloor St. West have them.

I went to the 2010 sale last Friday. No great bargains yet. I only bought their Smokey Applewood BarBQue sauce on sale for $5.00. I also pritned out their ad for a free gift of a box of
Roasted Garlic & Chive Mashed Potato Seasoning" which I will probably just use for homemade salad dressing.

This week I have seen pieces of le Creuset on sale at Winners at College Park and at Home Sense.
I have seen mostly Red at Winners. They had about 20 pieces when I was there on Thursday.
The "26" 5.4 quart round oven for $169. Also some yellow oval ovens and a nice blue #30 3.5 Quart braiser for $199.
At Home Sense I saw the same size braiser in red for $169. Also blue, yellow and red pieces.
I heard LeCreuset is discontinuing the Carribean colour and Kiwi. Anyone seen these colours on sale any where in Toronto?

I live in Toronto, Ontario. Too much snow & too cold. Too early to start seeds inside.

At last. Thanks for letting us know. I have been to the Longo's near the Art Gallery & it is suberb - but way too small.

When I got married in 1986 I got Royal Worcester Evesham Gold baking dishes as wedding presents. I have added onto the set over the years. They are very sturdy and made in England. The dishes can be used in the oven and can be placed in the freezer.
You can also buy Evesham Vale which can be used in the microwave.

The Cathedral Bundt pan is another one to avoid. See the reviews here:
http://www.epinions.com/reviews/Nordic_Ware_Non_Stick_Cathedral_Bundt_Pan

I would like to buy the Heritage Bundt pan but after my bad experiences with the Cathedral I am hesitant.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produc...

I recently used a Corning Ware "French White" loaf pan to bake bread and the sides of the bread did not brown.
Is this one of the problems with using ceramic versus metal loaf pans or did I do something wrong?

I like the smaller size for 1 pound loaves. I have just been given 3 enamel loaf pans that aro about 40 years old in this size. The dark blue with the white flecks same material as the roasting pans.
How good is this metal for baking bread? There are a few chips on the rim, can I still use the pans or are there health issues?

There is another Ukrainian Church Bazaar this weekend at St. Mary's, 3265 Cawthra Road, Mississauga.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

The poster says:
Varenyky (pyrohy), Paska (Easter Bread), Baked Goods, Cabbage Rolls, Crafts and Much More.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Myrosla...

Sorry, I detest the Harbord Bakery Egg Bread. Seems to be lacking something.
I go for "Future Bread" when it comes to egg bread. Try anty Deli in Bloor West Village for Future Bread products or go to the bakery itself in the West End.

I have been twice to this sale on Railside Road, directly opposite the William Ashley Warehouse sale in the Don Vallet/ Lawrence East area.

Wildly Delicious is a Canadian company of gourmet condiments and other food products.

I was there on Friday and bought an 11 oz. can of their "Spicy Chocolate Cinnamon Cocoa" for only $3 a can. It is comparable to Williams Sonoma Hot Chocolate. I also bought an 8 oz. jar of "Mediterranean Chickpea Tapenade with Sundried Tomatoes" for $3 and an 8 oz jar of "South American Bruschetta with Tomatillos & Jalapenos" for $3.00.

The Maple Camelized Onions are $7 a jar or 3 for $18. I bought 3. If you print out the ad from their web ste at:
www.wildlydelicious.com
you get a free gift which turned out to be a bottle of Italian Sundried Tomato Oil.

They have tons of samples available. I tasted everything.

I see that "Summer Kitchen Fine Foods" is also having their Annual Christmas Sale. Haven't tried their products yet.