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Anyone know where to buy Kaffir lime tree in GTA?

none in TO, however seeds are available on eBay.ca, including someone that has plants in BC. Try Floraexotica.ca (in Montreal)

May 07, 2012
purrbollina in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Gluten free restaurant options

Hanoi 3 Seasons with North Vietnamese food seems to be a good option in East TO, as is The Friendly Thai (seems to be a mini chain). BTW Hanoi 3 Seasons has another location on Queen St East, near Pape, located in Leslieville.

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Hanoi 3 Seasons
588 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M1Y3, CA

The Friendly Thai
1218 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M1L7, CA

Apr 18, 2009
purrbollina in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

restaurant in Leslieville with good food and a nice patio, open for dinner?

Try Fare Bistro. Not sure if patio is open yet. Here's review

http://www.torontolife.ca/guide/resta...

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Fare Bistro
1097 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M1K7, CA

Apr 18, 2009
purrbollina in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Delivery Downtown Core

There is Order It, with lots of delivery options. However you do have to register.

http://www.orderit.ca/

Otherwise hold on to the flyers in your mailbox or newspaper!

Jan 10, 2009
purrbollina in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Glueten & Wheat Free Products in Durham Region?

The Bulk Barn chains carry a lot. Both Loblaws & Sobeys usually have various items in the health food section especially in the freezer. Most health food stores carry a number of gluten and/or wheat free items.. Check out the Canadian Celiac Association's website, go to "links" then "products". Many of the Companies making gluten free items can also tell you where to buy their products as well as order online. Follow this link http://www.celiac.ca/EnglishCCA/elink...

Sep 10, 2007
purrbollina in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

halloumi cheese

Leslieville Cheese Market at Queen East & Logan carry a lot of goat & sheep's milk cheeses, including halloumi. Nice selection of other types of cheeses, esp. artisanal.

Jul 29, 2007
purrbollina in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Gluten free restaurant options

I have celiac disease and eat out quite often.The most difficult places to get gluten free options generally are fast food places, with the exception of Wendy's & Swiss Chalet. The forementioned restaurants suggested here are good options. Most restaurants are willing to accomodate a person with gluten free meal as long as it's not totally off the menu; after all it's good business to give your customers a meal that won't make them ill! Chinese, Thai, Japanese & other oriental cuisines are generally okay since they're mostly rice based, but you have to know your ingredients (eg many, but not all, soy sauces are wheat based) You can eat Italian cuisine (but not conventional pastas or pizzas) for example risottos and all sorts of meat & veggie dishes that aren't breaded, Sauces & soups can be a minefield of possible gluten,eg clam chowder uses a butter & flour base, so always ask before placing an order. Seafood places usually are fine, Indian cuisine, especially tandoori meats, is not off the list, but again find out the ingredients. Best thing to do is research with the Canadian Celiac Association website www,celiac.ca/ & get a copy of this handy little book "Pocket Dictionary: Acceptability of Foods and Food Ingredients for the Gluten-free Diet" which lists what ingredients are, including ethnic foods (for example I didn't know that gram flour used in Indian cuisine was fine because it's chickpea flour) There is also a section on the website about possible souces of cross contamination of foods which is an eye opener.

Jun 23, 2007
purrbollina in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Mini getaway with great food

Hillcrest Victorian Inn & Spa (in Port Hope) has a reallynice restaurant on site, delicious menu of excellent organic & seasonal foods, for their guests. Lovely rooms, full spa services, beautiful grounds with pool, indoor & outdoor hot tubs, walking trails, close to golf club, list goes on. Website is http://www.thehillcrest.ca/ Sample menus under "dining"
Enjoyed my stay there in mid September last year

May 18, 2007
purrbollina in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Fare Bistro - Leslieville

They're open right now, with a dinner menu posted in the window. It also says owner/chef Brad Clarke is the proprietor. Menu looks as if they have several apps & several mains of mostly seasonal foods. BTW winelist is posted too! Wonder if they're doing brunch?

May 18, 2007
purrbollina in Ontario (inc. Toronto)