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Food-related volunteering [Toronto]
One of the challenges with The Stop is that they generally require daytime volunteers with the exception of people for one-of volunteering opportunities. I've been wanting to work with them for the past few years but couldn't make it work. They do great work though!
WON
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Pop-up garden centres in Toronto
I was there this weekend and they had started to put out some plants. I'd also strongly recommend Fiesta Gardens (aka the garden centre at Fiesta Farms). Not sure when it opens but it is always great for random stuff.
WON
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Looking for a one day cooking lesson in Normandy or Paris
I've heard good things about La Cuisine Paris. I recently took a baking class at Cook'n with Class but they also do market tours. Class size was small but a tad bit less hands on than I had anticipated.
WON
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Grocery cost in Paris
I did the NYU study abroad program about 10 (yikes!) years ago. Coming from a large city (Toronto) and having lived in New York I didn't find grocery shopping in Paris to be particularly expensive. I lived in an apartment in the 16th with a kitchenette (very small fridge, hot plate, toaster oven) and for the most part didn't cook a lot of meat and certainly couldn't do anything requiring an oven.
Your best bet would be to scope out some of the online sites for supermarkets and check the flyers if they have them. I would usually shop at Casino, Franprix or Monoprix.
Best of luck!
WON
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In search of Lyle's Golden Syrup
I saw the jars at the Maple Leaf Gardens Loblaws last night.
WON
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Where can I buy food colouring???
Bulk Barn usually has a selection of various types of (non-bulk) food colourings in a variety of colours.
WON
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Moderatly Priced Organic Meat In GTA
Sanagan's is my fave. Quality is great and the service is always friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.
WON
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Anson Mills grits
You can order them online. Expensive but worth it.
WON
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Where can I find beef bung or other natural sausage casings in Toronto?
Try calling The Healthy Butcher. They don't keep casings out but they usually have casings in the back. I've never looked for beef bung so can't comment on that specifically.
WON
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Passion Fruit Puree
Perola and the other latin-american store usually have it.
WON
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Salt Cod and portuguese stores in Toronto
Kensington Market will have salt cod for you (try the west indian grocer or the fish stores).
WON
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The Burger's Priest new location??
They had posted this on their Facebook page yesterday but the post seems to have mysteriously disappeared...
WON
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ISO Tea to brew at home
My vote is for Tea Emporium as well.
WON
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Bulk Barn - Yonge/College
I checked it out today. I normally go to the Bulk Barn at Vic Park/Eglinton and found this location had a better overall selection. Particularly in the spice section they had loads of spices that I don't normally see in the Scarborough location.
WON
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ISO oyster crackers in Toronto
Wondering if anyone has seen Oyster Crackers in Toronto? I'm making chowder and would love to have some.
WON
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ISO - (pink) curing salt
With regards to the WS option. When I checked during the summer all of the curing salts had an expiration date of Nov/Dec. So be sure to check expiration dates!
WON
ISO - (pink) curing salt
Bass Pro Shop at Vaughan Mills has it and it is cheap. William Sonoma also carries it but is expensive for a small quantity (maybe $14-18 a jar... can't remember).
WON
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Bulk Barn - Yonge/College
at last! i won't have to go to eglinton/vic park for a bulk barn anymore!
WON
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fish and chips near St Pancras [London]
There's also North Sea Fish on Leigh Street. They have a takeout shop and a proper sitdown.
WON
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Best potato selection in the GTA?
I think it would be a good idea to head to one of the farmer's markets (Brickworks or Wychwood Barns are good bets). Most of the supermarkets have pretty generic offerings when it comes to potatoes.
WON
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Brunch Sunday before touring ROM
I really enjoyed the French Toast at La Societe. Not a diner feel but a decent option.
WON
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Oh no - PC Sticky toffee pudding
I saw the sticky toffee puddings last week at the Loblaws at St Clair and Bathurst. Do you mean the ones that are in the frozen section and are sold in packs of two?
WON
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Lunch at Bay and Gerrard?
I'm a fan of Ritz Caribbean food on Yonge just north of College on the west side. Lunch specials are $4.99. I only get the jerk chicken. More of a takeout spot but they do have a decent number of seats.
WON
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Ritz Caribbean
606 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y1Z3, CA
Best Roti?
I used to get roti from their Dufferin Mall spot when I was a kid and have been following them around ever since! The food is still good and they run a really good business.
I can never find a roti in the city that I like as much as I like Island Foods.
WON
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Recommendations for 'best' Parisian style bakery in Toronto/GTA
Thobors does the trick for me. Great baguettes, croissants and pastries.
WON
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Thobors
627 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON M4S, CA
Goody’s Diner – Finally an Ontario candidate for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives… and it’s in Scarborough
Mostly taste, I couldn't get past it reminding me of meatloaf. The patty also seemed very mixed vs just meat smashed together. Most recently I've been having burgers from the Priest and Chuck's and the texture and look of the meat is very different. Not better or worse just different.
WON
George or Acadia
My birthday dinner this year was at KSR as well :)
I had a great meal at Acadia last night. Every bite I had really left a strong impression (shrimp and grits, halibut cheeks snapper, albacore...). Definitely a memorable meal. But as others have mentioned it's not "fancy". Very casual and fun vibe.
WON
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Goody’s Diner – Finally an Ontario candidate for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives… and it’s in Scarborough
I was there. There was a large group of us from twitter and maybe another 3 or 4 tables.
It was my first time at Goody's. I had the Goody's burger and enjoyed it but thought the meat itself reminded me more of meatloaf. The texture was definitely a bit more mixed and you can taste that they use seasonings in their meat beyond salt and pepper. These aren't bad things, it just boils down to style.
WON
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Culinary lavender
You can buy it in bulk at Noah's. Cost was about $37 a pound. I bought about a half cup and it was less than a dollar.
WON
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