Category Archives: food

Salads should not be boring! And if your salads are boring, let’s change that starting with this recipe. This salad is filling and full of flavor that honestly it doesn’t feel like you’re even eating a salad. I love all the bright flavors and textures in this combination – it’s kind of like a tacoContinue reading “Grilled Steak Salad with Cilantro Dressing”

Need a quick, delicious bite in downtown Toronto? Look no further than Mom’s Pan Fried Buns! Everything here is homemade, made by hand, and definitely made with love. One of my favorite cuisines is Asian, which I know is a very broad term, but I honestly could eat dumplings everyday for the rest of myContinue reading “Mom’s Pan Fried Buns”

Located in downtown Toronto, you’ll find two Ikkousha Ramen shops next door to each other. One specializes in Pork and the other Chicken. Ikkousha Ramen started in Japan and any shop they open must follow strict guidelines for their ramen preparation to ensure quality, taste, and culture. Both shops are fairly small, so you mayContinue reading “Ikkousha Ramen”

Bang Bang is probably Toronto’s most popular ice cream shop that you will have to definitely wait in line for; but it is so so worth it! This ice cream shop is known for its unique flavors, super creamy ice cream, and their wild serving options. They have tons of great flavors, but if you’reContinue reading “Bang Bang”

Looking for sushi and super fresh sashimi? Check out Hana Don, Toronto’s premium sushi and donburi restaurant. The inside is pretty small, with limited seating so it is best to make a reservation so you don’t miss out. My husband and I found this spot just down from our hotel when we wanted something deliciousContinue reading “Hana Don”

Tim Hortons is the Canadian equivalent of Dunkin Donuts and people rave about it. Tim Hortons actually used to have locations across the US, especially in areas that border Canada, but since the rise of Starbucks and Dunkin, non-competes now exist and you’ll only find them concentrated in the Northeast. While I am not theContinue reading “Tim Hortons”

If you go to Canada and don’t get poutine then did you even go? Smoke’s is a shop that is dedicated to all things poutine and while they do have a few other items on their menu, their main focus is poutine. They have traditional poutine and then all sorts of crazy combinations that areContinue reading “Smoke’s”

I LOVE Turkish food, but it isn’t something we have very much of in the US and definitely not in Oklahoma where I am currently based. If you have never had the pleasure of trying Turkish food, it is some of the most flavorful and delicious dishes around. The ingredients are usually simple, yet incredibleContinue reading “Sultan Grill House”

Cocottes started in 2014 and has expanded all over Luxembourg. While walking around the city center, I passed the window of this shop and the colors and beautiful tarts and quiches immediately caught my eye. Everything was seriously stunningly beautiful, like a piece of art. The shop is perfect for grab and go and theyContinue reading “Cocottes”

Coffee + Cake is the most irresistible combination and I think everyone should make time in their day to sit down for this. The Germans really do this right! I mean who doesn’t love a sweet treat with a hot coffee of choice? Sign me up! Now Luxembourg isn’t necessarily known for coffee + cakeContinue reading “Bloom”