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Toronto’s Best Butter Tarts Aren’t in Toronto

Another vote for Kate's Town Talk in Streetsville-exactly my kind of butter tart! Crispy edges and not too much crust.

2 days ago
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Vinegar on Fries...a dying tradition

I remember my first taste of s&v chips in 1968, I believe.

May 16, 2013
Wiley1 in General Topics

Vinegar on Fries...a dying tradition

Is the taste anything like Ponzu sauce? Soy, citrus,fish etc extracts(also vinegar)--it's incredible!

May 14, 2013
Wiley1 in General Topics

New (to me) soy sauce flavour

I always thought soy sauces were just that (I know, there are low sodium and mushroom flavours) but this Ponzu citrus seasoned one by Kikkoman that I bought at Metro has grabbed me by the lapels. What a burst of perfect flavour combos that has me sipping part-capfuls straight from the bottle!

May 02, 2013
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Where to eat pork with abundant CRACKLING?

At Heidelberg House restaurant near St Jacobs I noticed some impressive-looking large pork hock dinners being served at nearby tables. Not sure if the skin was crackling or gummy..can anyone else weigh in?

May 02, 2013
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Whirley Pop popcorn popper

Start with coconut oil and Flavacol and you've got real theatre-style popcorn with the Whirley Pop. Yum.

Apr 28, 2013
Wiley1 in Quebec (inc. Montreal)

BPA in cans

OK so no BPA to worry about, but has anyone noticed a strange taste in some cans of beer that I call (don't laugh) a taste like the smell of baby powder? I often can't finish the beer when I get this flavour, and don't believe I've ever encountered it in bottled beer.

Mar 28, 2013
Wiley1 in Beer

what brand of fish sauce?

I wanted a smaller, easier to handle bottle, so I bought a brand called Thai Kitchen, made from anchovies, which is very concentrated and i can use less.

Mar 26, 2013
Wiley1 in General Topics

ISO Duck Skin

I'm wondering if King Cole in Aurora sells it, as they have duck eggs, duck spring rolls, other specialty items, etc. Give them a call.

Feb 06, 2013
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

food shopping at Winners

I bought some rum cake there and it could not have been moister! You could smell the fumes after opening the wrapper.

Jan 31, 2013
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Nathans Kosher Dills

No Frills near Promenade.

Jan 15, 2013
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Fresh Rabbit?

I've seen them at Longo's

Dec 26, 2012
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Vinegar on Fries...a dying tradition

Or, something kinda similar (in colour anyway) try balsamic vinegar on fries.

Nov 04, 2012
Wiley1 in General Topics

Midland, Ontario – Recommendations: Where to eat?

I guess the Boathouse doesn't rank highly, although the location is nice. The fries are large and from frozen,but I thought the burger patty was very tasty, and the fish and chips blew me away--the large fish portion is in the shape of a fish, Am I just easily impressed?

Jul 31, 2012
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Vinegar on Fries...a dying tradition

Couldn't readily find it on their site, but Wiki has all the goods!

Jun 30, 2012
Wiley1 in General Topics

Vinegar on Fries...a dying tradition

Does Walker's still have a "Fish n Chips" flavour?

Jun 30, 2012
Wiley1 in General Topics

Vinegar on Fries...a dying tradition

Maybe slightly off-topic, but the Canuck reference reminded me of the time I was in a restaurant in Toronto, and the waiter asked the ladies at the table next to me if they wanted gravy on their fries. When they looked blankly at him, he smiled and said "What part of the States are you from?"

Jun 25, 2012
Wiley1 in General Topics

Vinegar on Fries...a dying tradition

Heck, I even spruce up a glass of ice water with a shot of apple cider or red wine vinegar! Doesn't have to be lemon, folks.

Jun 24, 2012
Wiley1 in General Topics

100 Foods to Eat Before You Die - Toronto/GTA Edition

#62--but if you can possibly get your hands on fresh morels, sauteed with butter, s&p, they are my single most favourite food!

May 17, 2012
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Hamilton Area Update

How about Harbour Diner? Looked good on Ya Gotta Eat Here..

May 11, 2012
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

100 Foods to Eat Before You Die - Toronto/GTA Edition

@pinstripe.--.#71----saw Philadelphia Kitchen in Orangeville on Ya Gotta Eat Here and the sammi looked great! The owner is from Philly

Apr 10, 2012
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Philadelphia Kitchen Orangeville

This is always the thing about being a foodie--in this case, even though I live in the boonies, I have a place I can walk to with tasty meatball and veal on a bun, etc. Worth the drive to Orangeville for a sammie? Hard to say..

Feb 25, 2012
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

100 Foods to Eat Before You Die - Toronto/GTA Edition

I had snail in a pho-type soup in a resto on lower Spadina, but forget the name..

Feb 07, 2012
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

T-Fal pan with white ceramic coating

I think with the cast iron, although we've been told it makes you strong and prevents anemia, there are some conditions that make iron intake unhealthy--it's complicated.

Jan 14, 2012
Wiley1 in Cookware

T-Fal pan with white ceramic coating

Nope, new for - get this- $3.74. It's a 10 inch skillet, had a cardboard sleeve on it (which I threw out) but the pan itself has no markings other than some words written on the bottom, which is black in white lettering,such as "La poele A+" and 2+3=5,made to look like chalk writings on a blackboard. Very weird..Wonder if this is the typical of a knock-off?

Jan 13, 2012
Wiley1 in Cookware

T-Fal pan with white ceramic coating

It looks to me that the Ceram-Eco there is black. I'm having trouble finding white ceramic online other than one by Bialetta, or some company with a name like that and I'm sure it would be much more expensive than what I bought. Anyway, as to my dilemma of deciding to buy a couple more, they've probably sold out by now.

Jan 12, 2012
Wiley1 in Cookware

T-Fal pan with white ceramic coating

Sorry, my mistake..It's Starfrit..yes, the cooking surface is white and the pan is aluminum, maybe not as good a name, so not sure if it's safe and non-toxic--anyone?

Jan 12, 2012
Wiley1 in Cookware

T-Fal pan with white ceramic coating

Just saw some on sale at ridiculously low price-it doesn't say "non-POFA" or "non-PTFA". Is this white coating safe?

Jan 12, 2012
Wiley1 in Cookware

Food in Aurora / Newmarket?

Another decent place for Chinese takeout (with a few tables as well) is the Empire Chef in Aurora shopping Center-a really good price of $4.99 on the lunch specials every day . Try to time it around the school crowd.

Jan 03, 2012
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

ISO Mennonite Salami

Yes, in Stouffville, but not sure how many others might have it too.

Dec 26, 2011
Wiley1 in Ontario (inc. Toronto)