Food

A Food Lover's Haven

Food is not rational. Food is culture, habit, craving and identity.

On this page you’ll find everything a food obsessed person needs: recipes, restaurant suggestions, food porn and more. If you haven’t figured it out by now we’re unabashed foodies, but what does that even mean? Well, first and foremost, we love food – period. And while our food love obviously centres around the simple pleasures of eating as many types of delicious food as we can find, we also exhibit many of the other “symptoms”  commonly associated with being food lovers.

 If, like us, you check off any (or all) of these boxes we think you’ll have fun exploring the various nooks and crannies of our little food lover’s haven. Enjoy! 

If you've ever planned a vacation based on the foods you want to eat instead of the sights you want to see you're likely a foodie.

Restaurants & Markets

All our best restaurant discoveries!

In house made fresh pasta

Petti Fine Foods

This small but mighty Italian food market is a game changer in The Junction. Stefano and Carla support local suppliers for their lines of frozen Italian specialties, and make their own pasta fresh in store. Great vibe, great products and fair prices. What more do you need?
Xiaolong Juice Pork Buns

Xiaolongbao at Yummy Yummy Dumplings

This small, walk-down spot in the Downtown Chinatown is not to be missed. All their food is made to order and delicious. Best Xiaolongbao in the GTA.
Aunt Lucy's Burgers. Toronto, Ontario.

The Nima Sandwich at Aunty Lucy’s Burgers

Yes, “Burgers” is in the name, and they’re good. But the real star of the show is the Nima Sandwich. It’s one of the best chicken sandwiches in Toronto and worth a visit.
If it's about more than just the food and becomes as much about the story behind that food - its origins, its evolution, the people, places and events that have made it what it is - then you're definitely a foodie.

Food Culture

Because the story of food shapes who we are.

If you're planning your next meal, or talking about other food, while in the midst of eating a delicious meal - you're definitely food obsessed.
If you believe passionately that food is the key ingredient to a great party you're likely a food lover.

Awesome Finds

Tasty Food Products, Boozy Delights, Fabulous Cookbooks and Kitchen Toys

Canmore Tea Company

Mocha Dreams

Craving a coffee with your dessert, but still need a decent night’s sleep? This rooibos tea infused with coffee beans has turned into one of our favourite evening indulgences.

Iki Shokupan in Markham.

Japanese Milk Bread

With milky-sweet flavour and a feathery soft texture this is a much sought after treat. Fabulous with all manner of fillings, it also makes for ahhhmazing French Toast!

Rose Infused Gin

Rose Water Infused Gin

We discovered this South African Gin at an airport and have never stopped craving it. If you like gin and can get your hands on this one buy it with all due haste!

If friends, family and co-workers ask you for places to eat in cities you've visited, then you're a foodie.

Other Foodies

We love to learn about all things food, and our fellow foodies are a constant source of knowledge and inspiration.

tastecooking

Taste

Their curiosity is the glue that binds together everything they do. We avidly follow their quest to understand the foods we eat, how we eat them, and why. Always worthwhile.

Toronto Food blogger Sara M. Tang

Samartang

One of our fav Insta-buddies, Sara M. Tang is a superb cook based in Toronto. She’s passionate about Malaysian cuisine, and loves making connections. Say hi from us!

Food Lover Trevor James

The Food Ranger

Check out Canadian food adventurer Trevor James for tips on where to find great food in China. He’s also a wealth of information about this drool-worthy cuisine.

If you get so excited over delicious food that forgetting to take photos for your website or Instagram feed is an on-going challenge, you're almost certainly suffering from a serious case of food love.

Food Porn

Because let's be honest: who doesn't like a little food porn in their life!?

Spicy Ramen Mozzarella Sticks

Spicy Ramen Mozzarella Sticks

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Duck Scotch Eggs

Duck Scotch Eggs

Pecan Praline Cookies

Pecan Praline Cookies

Change your perspective on the world while staying fit and working up an appetite. A Win-Win-Win!

If restaurant visits become pre-planned expeditions - with menus previewed and likely plates chosen even before you arrive - you're a food lover.

Scraps & Crumbs

Sharing wee bites of some of the fun tidbits we find now and again.

More Ways to Savour Life

Hiking

I love food, but I also love hiking.

Change your perspective on the world while staying fit and working up an appetite. A Win-Win-Win!

Travel

Tuscany is perfect for people who love food.

Being a traveller and being a foodie go hand-in-hand. Food experiences immersed in culture and place ROCK!

Food Porn

Skewered Pigeon, Street Food

This pigeon was served in the streets of Shanghai. We found a little road lined with outdoor food vendors. It was a feast for all the senses. In particular, we found these small birds fascinating – two fit on each skewer. We’re pretty sure they were pigeon. The glaze was mildly sweet with a rich clove-like flavour.

Delicious Explorations

Taste

tastecooking

Look no further for eclectic and informative articles, exceptional writing and really  beautiful photography.

Foodhism

This Food Lover Is a vicarious delichg

Somewhere between a religious experience and an addiction comes… Foodhism. If you love food, you’ll appreciate Ken’s instagram!

Food Ranger

Food Lover Trevor James

Check out Canadian food adventurer Trevor James for tips on how to find great food in China and learn about this drool-worthy cuisine.