Toronto Dad Blogger & Big Green Egg Enthusiast
As the temperature drops in Toronto, grilling outdoors might seem like a summer activity, but with the Big Green Egg, you can enjoy delicious BBQ all year round. Winter grilling brings its own set of challenges, but with the right preparation and techniques, you can fire up your Big Green Egg and create mouth-watering meals even in the coldest months. Here are some essential tips to help you make the most of winter grilling.
You know how certain foods just stick with you? Not just in the “wow, that was delicious” kind of way, but in the “this is a core memory now” kind of way. For me, it’s spaghetti pies. These little foil-wrapped wonders were a staple of my second year at university, courtesy of my Mum.
Believe it or not, Toronto is home to a thriving BBQ scene, with plenty of family-friendly spots that cater to both adults and kids. Whether you’re looking for a casual weekend meal or planning a special family outing, these BBQ joints offer something for everyone. From slow-cooked brisket to kid-approved sides, here are 10 of the best BBQ spots in Toronto that will satisfy your cravings while keeping the little ones happy.
Ah, Canadian Thanksgiving. A time when the leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and families gather around the table to give thanks. But let’s address the elephant in the room—or should I say the turkey? While turkey has long been the reigning champion of Thanksgiving dinners, it’s high time we give ham its due credit.
Here’s why I think ham deserves to be the star of your Canadian Thanksgiving feast this year.
In the vast, wild world of the internet, few topics can ignite a firestorm of opinions quite like food. From the texture of egg yolks to the legitimacy of American cheese, everyone seems to have a hill they’re willing to die on. So, grab a snack (controversial or not), and let’s dive into the 10 most polarizing food takes that have foodies and casual eaters alike typing furiously into the void.
Every Friday I fire off a list of things I think you need to know. Want me to know something in return? Leave it in the comments.
Happy Friday gang, we made it again. While it was a short week in terms of work for some, a lot was going on as we switched to April. The one thing that has been on my mind for a lot of the week, is how sad it has become (again) to be a Toronto sports fan. The Raptors are an absolute mess and I am pretty sure are trying to lose every game they can. The Maple Leafs are plodding towards the playoffs where we expect them to flame out in the early rounds again.
Every Friday I fire off a list of things I think you need to know. Want me to know something in return? Leave it in the comments.
Happy Good Friday everyone. Yes, it’s a holiday for many, but the newsletter rolls on. Also, should we start a petition to upgrade Good Friday, to Great Friday? Like I said, it’s a day off for many and in our house, that means no school and no work. Everyone is home. So what does that mean? Well, a lot of sleeping in and resetting for the weekend ahead.
Hopefully, Spring weather comes through and we will feel like being outside for much of the day. There is March Madness, the Blue Jays are back, and yes, getting reading for Easter dinner. What are you cooking?
It was a fast week, but a good week. Here are just some of the things that have me entertained or at the very least caught my eye.
Every other weekend, it’s my turn to do meal prep for the week as well as grocery shopping. Each time I sit down with some cookbooks and my phone and try to come up with a handful of meals for the family. As weeknight meals, they ideally are pretty simple, tasty, and something everyone will eat.
Going through this process 26 times per year, you get stuck in a rut. You get bored of what you are cooking. It’s only natural. So, for me, it’s good to have a few meals that are fun to make, enjoyable to eat, and provide that homecooked feeling with real ingredients.
More and more, I am starting to realize that there is a dish that checks all the boxes. The enchilada.
Have you ever wanted to book an appointment with a registered dietitian and figured it would be too costly? Well what would you say if I told you there is a place that offers the service where you already go for your groceries? Yes, it’s true.
The dietitian program I am speaking of is offered at many of the Loblaws stores across Canada. In fact, the Loblaws we shop at weekly has the service and I had no idea it existed or that many of the services were free to the public until recently. Now that it has been pointed out, it’s like, I see that sign all the time.
I was given the opportunity to have a consultation with an in-store dietitian at Loblaws and I wanted to share my experience with you. I did learn a few things I was not expecting.
As a bonus, I also got some great tips on how to make Thanksgiving leftovers a little healthier. Don’t worry, I know Thanksgiving for us Canadians is long gone, but I will include some easy ways to take some classic comfort food dishes and make them healthier.
Do you have a particular food that makes you hungry every time the scent hits your nose? Does that smell take you back to your childhood and remind you of how awesome it was to be a kid? We all do.
For me, one such smell that whisks me back to a time when life was simple has to be the smell of KFC.
Why KFC, you ask? Because I grew up in a very small town. Corunna, Ontario to be exact. Short of local pizza places, KFC was the only real restaurant in town. Its smell was always wafting down the main drag, known as Lyndoch Street.
There were no McDonald’s Restaurants or even other chains like Ponderosa or Casey’s in Corunna. For those, you had to make the 20 minute drive into Sarnia, so they were very special treats.
