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MsKnowItAll

  • Member since 2007
  • Total posts 6
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MsKnowItAll commented 3 years ago

I agree, roasting cauliflower brings out its goodness. An easy way to get a flavourful veggie - steam or microwave the cauliflower until partially done. Toss it in olive oil and Frank's Hot Sauce to taste. Put it under the broiler until it is slightly charred, or roast it in the oven. Simple and delicious!

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 4 years ago

Quite helpful, actually. Not able to get to Kensington Market, and Loblaws and Superstores were either out of stock or not able to get them for me. However, I did manage to find them at Freshco in a random, stand alone display. Thanks for your help everyone. Craving has been satisfied!

Taki snacks, spicy chip like snacks sold in bags. Has anyone seen these? Where in the GTA or York region could I buy them?

 
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Where can I find bags of frozen rhubarb in the GTA? It used to be plentiful, had no problem finding it to make strawberry rhubarb compote, but it seems to have disappeared off the shelves. Any suggestions?

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 6 years ago

Nestea sells instant unsweetened tea in jars, but only south of the border. You can order it through Amazon.com or iherb.com. If anyone spots it in the GTA, please let us know where.

 

Has anyone spotted French Toast Crunch cereal (blue box) in the Toronto/GTA area? I know it was discontinued in the U.S. but we used to be able to get it here. Can no long seem to find it.

 
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Looking to entertain some out of towners, a group of 7 adults, at a dinner tomorrow evening in the north end of GTA / Thornhill / Richmond Hill area. They enjoy meat dishes, but are tired of Asian and Italian cooking. Any suggestions for a restaurant they might enjoy?

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 10 years ago

A little out of the way, but Almost Perfect on Steeprock in the Dufferin and Sheppard area often times has frozen unfrosted cake layers. Not always, though, you may want to phone ahead and check.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 11 years ago

Paramount foods opened near the Eaton Centre on Dundas. I know their northern location bakes pita bread several times a day, the downtown location might also do the same.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 11 years ago

Sounds like fun - If you are downtown, kids might enjoy the Old Spaghetti Factory, downtown on the Esplanade, a busy place with lots to see, try to get seated in the old streetcar, a real novelty setting. If you are in the uptown area, try Dragon Pearl at Don Mills and York Mills, very unusual and elegant decor, they serve and Chinese/Japanese buffet that I'm sure will have something to please all. If you time it right, you may get to see a noodlemaking demonstration! Enjoy Toronto!

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Old Spaghetti Factory
56 The Espl, Toronto, ON M5G, CA

Sounds like fun - If you are downtown, kids might enjoy the Old Spaghetti Factory, downtown on the Esplanade, a busy place with lots to see, try to get seated in the old streetcar, a real novelty setting. If you are in the uptown area, try Dragon Pearl at Don Mills and York Mills, very unusu...

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 11 years ago

I've seen other flavours of the deep dish pizza at High Tech location, but not the spinach. any other suggestions of where I might find the spinach one? Is PC still making this?

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 11 years ago

You can find this at most of the Asian supermarkets around GTA, but it is usually hidden in the Japanese food section of the store, not with all the other soy sauces. It is stocked in the small, table top dispenser (green label) or in a large metal tin, holding approx. 3 litres. Anything in between these two sizes is difficult to find, but I did find a one litre plastic bottle of it about a year ago at Jtown, Steeles East near Woodbine.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 11 years ago

Almost Perfect on Sheppard Ave. West between Dufferin and Keele (and other locations such as Pickering, Oshawa, etc.) always has a variety of frozen unbaked croissants. They have unbaked whole wheat and also chocolate croissants as well. They carry mini and regular sizes, though they don't always have all the varieties all the time. They also carry a large selection of unbaked pastries, danishes and cookies in the freezer, I've always had them bake up nicely, don't remember ever being dissatisfied with any of their ready to bake items.

Almost Perfect on Sheppard Ave. West between Dufferin and Keele (and other locations such as Pickering, Oshawa, etc.) always has a variety of frozen unbaked croissants. They have unbaked whole wheat and also chocolate croissants as well. They carry mini and regular sizes, though they don't alwa...

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 11 years ago

If you are looking for something different, speak to the owner, Alan Lim, at Mengrai Thai on Ontario St. downtown. Unusually beautiful place despite the modest exterior of the building. He will arrange a cooking and tasting lesson for you. a great experience. www.mengraithai.com.

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Mengrai
82 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V3, CA

 

Where can I find Concord grapes in the GTA? Not the Coronation grapes, not the Niagara Blue grapes, but the real old fashioned Concords? When will they be available?

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 12 years ago

Thanks Warlock, I used to be able to find it at these and other locations, but now I am finding only the cheddar jalepeno flavour is available, not the creamy garlic. Wonder why that is?

 

Can't seem to find the three pack of Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce, used to be able to find it at Food Basics and the grocery section of Walmart, but it seems to have disappeared. Anyone know where they sell this?

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 13 years ago

Prepackaged foods like this usually make me a bit wary, but these were actually quite tasty. Great for breakfast or lunch on the run. I got mine at Shoppers Drug Mart.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 13 years ago

Easy to find in the kosher section of many of the major supermarkets in the Bathurst St. corridor. Try the Metro at Bathurst and Lawrence, or further north No Frills at Yonge & Steeles or Bathurst and Centre, or Sobeys at Bathurst and Clarke. Lots of varieties of flavours to try.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 13 years ago

If you are in the north end of the city, there are many middle eastern type supermarkets on Yonge St. between Steeles and Finch which have a delicious variety of cheeses, as well as fresh, baked on site breads, prepared foods and ingredients. I'm sure you will find your taste of home there.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 13 years ago

Me too, best cereal around, hands down. It has been hard to find lately, but I did see some today at No Frills at Finch & Don Mills. Maybe they just needed some time to get a fresh batch together.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 14 years ago

I believe I saw a sign saying they were opening a new location near the new Walmart near the Promenade.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 14 years ago

Fleischman's is good, but only the one in the blue tubs is pareve, the others have milk ingredients.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 14 years ago

I found an excellent chocolate babka made by Tova's, you can get in at many European grocery stores and Galati's Foods. Comes in a round cake or a long strip that you can break pieces off of. Very dense, heavy with chocolate and worth every calorie. You can also get these at, of all places, T & T Market at Promenade Mall.

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 14 years ago

I've had the buffaloes from Haymishe, they are excellent. FYI - the only difference between the buffalo and the babka is the shape. Babkas are usually round, but sometimes made into a strip that you can slice similar to a strudel. Buffaloes are a single serving babka, that is if you can handle a whole one from Haymishe by yourself!

 
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MsKnowItAll commented 14 years ago

I think it is the same one that I have, and it is excellent. It is the one that you flip over once you pour the batter in. A really good knockoff of the professional ones used in restaurants, have used it frequently with excellent results. Don't think I paid quite as much for it, check out Sam's Club if they still have them in stock. Only problem is storage, because the waffle iron is a bit of an odd shape, but worth the incovenience for those yummy waffles!