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Toronto’s Best Chocolate Shops

Believe it: Many women will opt for chocolate over sex. Don’t make her choose on Valentine’s Day, of all days. Whet her appetite with product from Toronto’s finest chocolate shops. The rest is up to you. Soma The chocolatiers at Soma roast small batches of fair trade, organic cacao beans, … Read More

Seoul Food: Koreatown’s Best Cuisine

Beyond barbecue, little of Korean cuisine has entered mainstream Western food culture. And it’s a damn shame, because there’s far more to Korean food than grilled meats. For evidence, simply take a stroll through Koreatown, along Bloor Street West. Here’s what to order, and where. Hae-mul pa-jeon (pictured above) This … Read More

How to Prepare a Charcuterie Plate

The Problem: You want to impress your guests with your cooking skills, yet you can hardly boil water. The Solution: A charcuterie plate: Because nothing’s better than cured meat glistening with ribbons of fat. Most gourmet food shops and some butchers carry sliced charcuterie. The Meats: Try coppa – cured … Read More

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