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Friday Faves – Shanice

It’s that time again – my turn to tout all my latest faves. As some of you may know, I get super excited to share my finds with you guys. I become fanatical and a little pushy, because if it makes me...

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Spring Forward with Starbucks Refreshers

It’s that time of the year again.. to turn our clocks forward one hour. So for those of you with S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) like myself, we can reap the benefits of a little more sunshine –...

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Nomming all over Pop Chips

These kind of have me nomming all over the place. Don’t ask me how I got so preoccupied with memes, but it’s creeped into my every day description of food. These little gems are easy to gobble up, and...

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TIP TUESDAY: Mother Nature’s Moisturizer

I totally learned this on The Real Housewives of Vancouver, in a very awkward moment between Ronnie and Robin during a lunch at Robin’s home. So Ronnie straight out dipped her fingers in the olive oil...

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What Does Gluten-free Really Mean?

Last summer, I did a gluten-free cleanse and my friends all asked the same question “What does gluten-free even mean?” It’s been hyped up as a health trend as of late but some people don’t know what...

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Fave Friday – My “right now” Restaurants

  Top Row:  Hawker Bar – Simply Singaporean street food with major flavor on lower Ossington. Its dishes are consistently delicious and on point. I always order their Chili Salt Tofu and Singaporean...

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Exploring Junction Flea

After visiting the Brooklyn Flea Market the last time I was in NYC, I was hooked. Imagine my delight when I discovered that we have something very similar in Toronto, namely the monthly Junction Flea!...

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Whoa, Wednesday – Starbucks Cold Cups

Welcome to my new obsession. It’s the Starbucks Cold Cup series, a chiseled and stunning piece for your summer drinkware. Available in a number of varieties –  24 oz Coral Ombre, a 16 oz Yellow Ombre,...

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Fave Friday – Munchies and Moisture

Snacks, Snacks, Snacks. I know, it’s my downfall. This week’s edition (I know, we’ve been spotty with the updates on #FaveFridays) is all about the munchies and moisture. Here’s the break down of...

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Fave Fridays – Au naturel

Balzac’s Coffee Roasters – I was never much of a coffee drinker but their nifty location nestled in the Distillery District made me want to try. Glowing reviews mounted on the wall greet you at the...

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The Diet-Friendly Alcohol Guide

Summertime is in full swing and with summertime come the patios, BBQs and rooftop parties coupled with copious amounts of booze. If you’re trying to lose weight, the temptations of alcohol can often...

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Simply Bars

It’s a delicious hit-and-miss with these bars – Simply Whey Bars are a whole lot of goodness packed into one tiny package. Wellness Foods offers ten flavours in a variety of original flavours. Among...

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Dîner en Blanc Takes over Toronto

Photos by: Stephanie Ho If you were downtown on August 29th, you may have noticed people dressed stylishly in white and elegant outfits, likely toting picnic baskets filled to the brim with delicious...

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Barrio Coreano Opens Its Doors in Koreatown

Kalbi beef tacos. Chipotle kampungi chicken. Grilled octopus with wasabi salsa. These are some of the dishes you can expect to see on Barrio Coreano’s menu, the latest by Dave Sidhu, mastermind behind...

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DIY – Ferrero Rocher Display

What happens when one girl receives a ton of chocolatey golden ball goodness? She BUILDS! Urbanebloc has teamed up with everyone’s favourite chocolate, Ferrero Rocher, to create an adorable display...

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JAX Coco – The Hangover Cure

It’s been an extended and restful holiday – with lots of good “cheer” (aka indulgence in every which way). I came across Jax Coconut Water when I was on a coconut water binge in New York. I would...

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A Year of Clean Eating

Hello 2014! And hello new resolutions (that may or may not make it all the way to 2015)!  Betcha eating clean/getting fit is topping your list. We don’t blame you if you cheat because, heck, it’s hard...

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High Tea Heaven: A Tracy Cakes Review

There’s no girlier way to celebrate a special occasion than to get dressed up and munch on dainty sandwiches and pretty little desserts at high tea. While I have been to several high tea rooms in...

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Cooking in the Fast Lane – Pita Stir Fry

Welcome to cooking for no-brainers! We’re opening our chamber of personal recipes guaranteed to satisfy your tastebuds using a combination of leftovers and random ingredients. We might not be gourmet...

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Refresh your Mind – Starbucks Giveaway

The “Starbucks Refreshers Good Energy On-The-Go Gift Pack” (approximate value: $150) includes a variety of must-haves for a daily dose of inspiration and good energy on-the-go, such as: All three...

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