On our first few outings when lockdown allowed us to dine on outdoor patios in Toronto, we went for our favourite ethnic comfort foods: Italian, Greek, English and Italian again, where the […]
PATIO SEASON AGAIN. HURRAH!
OH BLESSED BISTRO
Jim remembers Toronto’s wonderful Le Select Bistro.
FAREWELL TO CAPTAIN STUBING
With the recent passing of the world’s most famous cruise ship captain, it’s time to reminisce about The Love Boat and find out what’s happened to the ship and the rest of […]
CELEBRATING COVID STYLE
Downsized birthday celebrations can still be fun.
THE JOY OF GRANDKIDS
Now that I have two cute little grandchildren, I have an extra dimension in my life.
IT STARTED IN UZÈS!
Jim reveals the secret of how he selects wines for his Arthur’s Cellar wine club.
HILTON MISSES THE MASK WITH COVID PROTOCOLS
Hilton Hotels makes a big deal about pandemic safety, but fails to enforce its own policies.
MORE COMFORT IS ON THE WAY—PASTA THAT IS
Tagliatelli and rotini feature-simple comfort foods for a difficult time.
PASTA, THE ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD
New recipes that are sure to please, using penne and fusilli with an Alfredo sauce.
OH, FOR FISH AND CHIPS
Baked haddock is a perfect antidote to fish and chips yearnings.
Gentlemans Portion 
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