I had the most AMAZING picnic date with Samuel Adams this week. Together we enjoyed freshly shucked Malpeque oysters and three-bite sliders loaded with Manchego cheese, pickled asparagus and an ... [ Read More ]
So Momofuku’n Good
Last week I discovered Chef David Chang's PBS show The Mind of a Chef on Netflix. What intended to be a 30 minute chill out session before bed became my late night (until the early morn) addiction; I devoured all 16 episodes of the first season in ... [ Read More ]
Toronto’s Enthusiastic Beer Mug
Words and images by Dana. My recent culinary adventures across the border (where craft beer options are plenty and available at your local convenience store) had me realizing just how new I am to celebrating the craft beer market happening at ... [ Read More ]
Beer and the Babes Who Love It
Hey ladies!! The sun is shining and it just happens to be Craft Beer Week in Ontario. No better time than now to take a Hot Pink field trip to Toronto's Bier Market, on the Esplanade, to explore a worldly map of lagers and ales. So what'cha what'cha ... [ Read More ]
Potluck: Eat Local, But Where?
Each Wednesday we enjoy a Potluck of inspiration at Hot Pink Apron.com. We bring the conversation starter, you bring the comments stuffed with personal touch. Think Global, Act Local - especially when it comes to dining out. Apronites, from around ... [ Read More ]
Slurp! Toronto’s Noodlefest
Words and images by Dana. Last Saturday morning I kissed my kids, praised my oh-so-supportive husband and hopped on a westbound train into the city for an afternoon of adventurous eating with my good friend, Aleka. Feeling the excited rumbling ... [ Read More ]
Feast In the East
Written by Kristina K. Sipping pints in Toronto’s Kensington Market, Tad Michalak explains that the east end, “...is part of your city, this is a cool place. Come and hang out sometime... and not just to have brunch!” He’s one of the three ... [ Read More ]
Date Night: Oysters, Fish Tacos & Flying Balls
A magical shift has occurred in my household recently: the girls just celebrated their 2nd and 4th birthdays, I'm not breastfeeding anyone, both are sleeping through the night and we have finally found a great babysitter in the area. For the first ... [ Read More ]