LifeStyle Featured Blog RSS List Section Flavours http://www.prism.com/rss Delicious Defined: Lifestyler visits this year’s Delicious Food Show http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/16164/la_id/1.htm We joined the gathers of foodies who were anxiously waiting to sample the decadent assortment of food (including many desserts) and to take...]]> Lifestyler visits Canada’s Baking and Sweets Show for the ultimate sugar rush http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15582/la_id/1.htm What can be sweeter than joining thousands of Canadians in a celebration filled with cakes, pastries and other desserts? That was the scene...]]> From No Reservations to The Layover: There's no stopping Anthony Bourdain http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15577/la_id/1.htm The rebel chef is at it again. Anthony Bourdain is getting set to premiere his new show, Chef Curtis Stone will be the celebrity chef at this year’s Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival. A spirit-awakening experience at Spirit Ridge Vineyard http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15249/la_id/1.htm It’s been a busy summer and technically it’s not over until later this month. But sometimes you have to remind yourself to stop...]]> A taste of the Island on Canada’s smallest province http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15247/la_id/1.htm If Matt Moore’s country music doesn’t please the palate, his cooking sure will. Toronto Gets More Greek with Estiatorio Volos http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15235/la_id/1.htm Toronto’s financial district gets a taste of Greece with the opening of...]]> Learning from the best at the CNE’s Food Network Celebrity Stage http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15230/la_id/1.htm Ever want to see your favourite Food Network chef cook something right before your eyes? Now’s your chance, with the Food Network Celebrity...]]> LCBO’s local movement http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15227/la_id/1.htm Going local with fresh, seasonal ingredients is now considered the norm in the culinary industry, but who knew the same goes for beverages? Le Creuset unveils its Toronto flagship store http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15215/la_id/1.htm Cooking with Le Creuset just got a whole lot easier.
 A flavour-filled weekend in Toronto http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15183/la_id/1.htm The first weekend of August marks a busy one in the city of Toronto.  A Taste of Whistler’s Wildlife http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/15163/la_id/1.htm On Thursday, July 25, BC residents can enjoy a culinary celebration with The Royal Caesar: Fit for a King and Queen (to-be) http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/14998/la_id/1.htm This Canada...]]> The Multi-Faceted Flavours of Peru http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/14983/la_id/1.htm Enclosed between the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River basin sits Peru; a country with a distinct South American culture formed by...]]> Enjoy Fine Dining at its Finest at Restaurant Dubrovnick http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/14956/la_id/1.htm Few restaurants are actually truthful when making the claim that they are “the best in North America,” but the...]]> Eat in Tokyo — Without Leaving the Neighbourhood http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/14814/la_id/1.htm If you’re expecting to find the usual California...]]> An Authentic Taste of Greece http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/14608/la_id/1.htm During these recent gloomy days, I never thought I’d find a ray of sunshine through my tastebuds. With a succulent piece of lamb and a great wine accompaniment, the cloudy day didn’t seem to bother me anymore.

Pan Mediterranean Cuisine, located on Danforth Avenue in Toronto,...]]> Working Lunches http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/13754/la_id/1.htm Mid-afternoon yesterday, a co-worker and I bonded over a beautiful meal. My senses couldn’t have been more pleased while we waited...]]> iPad Menus http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/13504/la_id/1.htm Bye-bye traditional wine menus; hello iPad app.

When the South Gate restaurant in New...]]> Ideas For A Summer-Fresh Menu http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/13481/la_id/1.htm In this fast, crazy, workaholic pace of life, I’ve found that nothing is more calming than calling up a few friends for a dinner party.
...]]> Becel Joins Vegan Bandwagon http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9916/la_id/1.htm Health nuts, get ready to squeal: Becel has just come out with vegan margarine.

The margarine is subsequently lactose-free, and...]]> Chocolate and Fibre: A Match Made In Granola Heaven http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9907/la_id/1.htm I got 100% of my daily fibre intake the other day -- Did you?

Weird question from a blogger you’ve never met, I know. But...]]> Keep Carbs Under Wraps with Rice Paper Rolls http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9831/la_id/1.htm It’s difficult to resist the allure of a spring roll. It is a Thai-cuisine favourite that boasts a flavourful filling of either vegetables...]]> Eating Healthier in 2010: Upcoming Menu Trends http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9698/la_id/1.htm On New Year’s when you pledged that you’d eat healthier in 2010, you weren’t setting yourself...]]> I Scream for Springtime Ice Cream http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9697/la_id/1.htm You know it’s spring in Canada when: people start wearing short-shorts in March, office water cooler conversations...]]> Introducing The Newest Wonder Food: The Chia Seed http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9470/la_id/1.htm As in chia pet?Many a college student knows the joy of ramen.  Set a pot of water to boil, add half a teaspoon of chicken bouillon, drop...]]> Those Sweet Words http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9390/la_id/1.htm This Valentine’s Day, send your sweetie a love note that even candy conversation hearts...]]> Crave-Worthy Valentine's Treats http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9227/la_id/1.htm If you’re rushing around thinking of something to get your significant other, stop fretting! Everything you need is probably in your kitchen already. Baking is a wonderful way to show your spouse that you...]]> Your house is my house http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/14443/la_id/1.htm Our visit was short and sweet. Just right. One evening to take a break from the everyday and remember who we are. A Monday night to gather closely around and savour a true fine dining experience with the ones I love.

 

At the end of our meal at Mississauga’s Tu Casa restaurant,...]]> Smaller Portions Means a Smaller Waist http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9202/la_id/1.htm It’s not about sacrificing flavour and quality to be healthy.  At Glow Fresh Grill and Wine Bar, there is no deep frying or use of heavy dressings to cover up the taste. 

Glow proves that...]]> Dining in Darkness – A Sensual Experience http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9195/la_id/1.htm

The darkness engulfs you completely. You are led forward, your hand on your companion’s...]]> Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice – Literally http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9110/la_id/1.htm The words couture, boutique, sneakers and boulangerie-pâtisserie may sound just a bit odd when they’re all put together. However, restaurateurs Wilhelm Liebenberg...]]> Have Your Plate, And Eat It Too http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/9105/la_id/1.htm At your next dinner party, when someone tells you to “Save room for dessert,” they might just be talking about your plate.

After seeing piles of plastic plates in the garbage bins at her son’s...]]> WWF brings home the bacon http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/8802/la_id/1.htm The Idea: Imagine this; the average food product travels...]]> Angus Glenfiddich http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/8801/la_id/1.htm Toronto's Six Steps Lounge is trendier than the dives I usually frequent....]]> Holding down the Montfort http://www.lifestylemagazine.ca//index.php/ci_id/8748/la_id/1.htm Last night, Mediterranean restaurant chain Montfort launched its first downtown Toronto location after previously setting up shop in Milton and Oakville. Three generations of family restaurateurs brought their culinary perspective to Canada from Europe and the Middle...]]>