By admin on June 15, 2013
Ladies, ladies, ladies…I can’t tell you how sad and disappointing it is when I hear women talk about the way they ‘watch’ what they eat or worse off, scrutinize menus due to the fact that they don’t want to ‘taint’ their image in front of their partners. Seriously, who are we kidding? We all know that those garden greens that you ordered will do sweet nothing to sustain your appetite. I understand and have been told countless of times (too many times if you ask me) how ‘us’ ladies should show some restraint when it comes to food at the onset of a new relationship. That we should avoid potentially messy meals like spaghetti, wings, seafood (when it involves cracking open some crustaceans) or anything else that can somehow cause a dining ‘faux pas’.
Avoiding a dining faux pas I can understand the logic behind it (just don’t agree with it), you don’T want to embarrass yourself especially in front of your partner. I guess that’s where I have a different take on the whole topic (my stance has evolved over the years). I actually encourage my lady friends to order whatever they are in the mood for – regardless of the potential disaster that may lay ahead of them. The way I see it is like this, whatever happens will happen so go with it.
This will be the ultimate ice breaker that mother nature can give you. Think about it for a second, lets say you have a dining snafu…this will give you the opportunity to see how your partner reacts to the potentially embarrassing situation. The most candid reactions are the most telling.
So, if you happen to slurp too loudly on that pasta dish or better yet have some sauce splatter on you as you ever so discreetly try to spin the pasta on your spoon – then so be it. I can pretty much guarantee if the man is worth it, he will laugh with you and if he has charm he will make reference to some of his own embarrassing stories to make you feel like your little dining disaster wasn’t so bad after all. And with that the ice has melted and so has the pressure of avoiding eating anything that could possibly be disastrous.
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| Let him see you for who you are… He will down the road anyways, so why be fake about it! |
Now going back to my original point, women who consciously order salads or other token rabbit foods just to save face is absolutely ridiculous in my opinion. Now first off, I should mention that I mean no disrespect for those that like salads as well as all other ‘light’ foods. However I have an issue with it when its used to mislead someone on the amount of food that you can actually consume or would like to consume at that very moment. Those token celery and carrot sticks aren’t fooling anyone. I was going to ask, if these women actually thought men let alone people in general actually believe for a micro second that they would rather eat the small child like handful of veggies over anything else on the menu…but sadly, I have my answer. Obviously they do believe it, since countless of women continue with this line of behavior. What their partners don’t know is this, all the while when the women painstakingly eat their ever ‘so filling’ zero-caloried celery sticks bite after bite they are actually fantasizing about that burger or steak that their date is about to plunge into. At that very moment these women are vicariously getting full just by site alone. Who cares if their stomach’s cry out in pain to feed it. Who cares if all the water in the world wont quench what their stomach desires most…the desire of real food.
What’s important right now to these women is appearance. The appearance to seem like the lady that she thinks she is or wishes to be in her very apparent warped perception. These women will sacrifice their basic need of feeding their stomachs so that they don’t give a bad impression to their dates. Little do their dates know, that as soon as the date is over these women will go home and pulverize their freezer and eat their tub(s) of Ben Jerry’s like no one’s business and in some cases a complete pantry raid will have to suffice…now that’s a lady in the making if you ask me (said with an insane amount of sarcasm in case you didn’t know).
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| During the date: deception |
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| After the date: reality |
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| Don’t let this be the highlight of your evening… Own your appetite regardless of who you eat in front of |
In my humble opinion, I believe a woman should own her appetite and be proud of it. Confidence is the key. Be proud to order that Porter house cut (yes, I know that cut should be shared considering its typical size) but think of the joy it would be to share that Porter house with your partner with all its fixings and still not feel guilty when the dessert tray is presented to you.
I have been told by men that there is nothing sexier let alone more desirable than a woman who is self assured, a woman who knows what she wants and goes after it especially when it can potentially make her happy. And that’s how I see food – enjoy what you enjoy and more importantly, make no excuses for it…own it!
Here’s to eating your heart out…
Bon appΓ©tit,
FT
When you have a craving for a tasty Peking duck dinner, @pekingduckottawa delivers on quality, hospitality, and flavour!! π¦π
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I loved the fact that you could see chefs slicing tasty Peking ducks in the beautiful dining room, as patrons waited with anticipation for their dishes.
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Aside from the tasty Peking duck experience, I thought it was a nice touch that the restaurant staff explained and demonstrated how to properly assemble the duck pancakes. Talk about excellent hospitality and perfect for those not familiar with the peking duck experience!!ππ
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To accompany the Peking duck, we also feasted on some tasty marinated jellyfish, Mapo tofu, fried yellow croaker fish, and date filled desserts.
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It should be noted that patrons need to call in advance for their Peking duck order.
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I`m already looking forward to my next visit.ππ
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Sep 19
Any excuse to have a beautiful evening out @lesfougeres
is a good one in my book.ππ
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Inviting ambiance, stellar dishes, and top-notch hospitality... What more could you ask for?!!
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The duck tartar was exquisite with the use of Indian spices - a real treat! For the main course, and since I was craving some pasta, I chose their scarpinocc dish with my favourite...le @lecoprin_mushrooms with brown butter!! If that wasn`t enough, it was seafood time!π¦π¦ We are talking about scallops, shrimps, salt cod ravioli, and smoked PEI mussels.
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Regardless if you enjoy lunch or dinner at Les Fougeres, you won`t be disappointed. An all-time favourite of mine.ππ
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I am looking forward to my next visit already!!π€©
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Sep 8
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a culinary workshop at my alma mater, @lecordonbleuottawa
for an upcoming project.
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It had been 20yrs since I last stepped foot in their production kitchen, and I was immediately flooded by so many beautiful memories, and it felt like time stood still. π©πΌβπ³π
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Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute offers a variety of culinary short courses ranging from demonstrations with tasting, practical workshops, and multiday courses. During this particular workshop, I had the pleasure of seeing students pursue their culinary passions, be it as a hobby and, for some, as a career aspiration.π¨βπ³π©πΌβπ³
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Chef Arnaud DeClercq was the instructor chef during this workshop, where braised trout with Riesling wine sauce and spΓ€tzle noodles were being taught... absolutely DELICIOUS π π
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Do you have a passion for cooking? If so, then perhaps a culinary workshop at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa would interest you... Food for thoughtπ
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Sep 1
Tapas, tapas, and more delicious tapas!!ππ
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When in Kingston, Ontario food lovers should make it a MUST to have some delicious and over-the-top tapas at Tango Neuvo.
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Everything from the tuna poke nachos, scallops, ceviche, potatoes, poke belly to their insanely tasty lamb tacos - EVERYTHING WAS A HIT!!
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This is what summer indulgence is all about!! Check it out!!ππ
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#foodblogger #travelblogger #visitkingston #kingstonontario #tapas #tapasbar #kingstonrestaurants #ontarioyourstodiscover #summereats #newdiscoveries #diningout #wantmore #thefoodteaseeats #thefoodteasetravel
Aug 27
@discoverdominica was incredible, and I am happy to share with you some of my adventures in the latest issue of @ottawawedding.
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Experience limitless adventures unforgettable beauty, thanks to lush rainforests, breathtaking waterfalls, and volcanic peaks. π π
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In addition to other exciting activities, I had loads of fun snorkeling with @wanderlustcaribbean and with @mrweskayak from @soufriereoutdoorcentre π€Ώπ πͺΌπͺΈπ
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And the pampering services in Dominica are beyond NEXT level!! ππΌββοΈπ
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Special thanks to @junglebaydominica
@wanderlustcaribbean and
@coulibri_ridge for their exceptional hospitality!!π₯π₯
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Dominica, the Nature Island that leaves you wanting more, couldn`t be more true.
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Aug 18
Who doesn`t love fireworks?! π π
With a view like this, im completely on boardππ
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Year after year, @grandsfeuxducasino puts on an incredible show, where various countries compete in the juried pyromusical show.
On this particular evening, I happen to be at the right place to watch Italy perform their magic!β¨οΈπ
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What more could you ask for when you have breathtaking fireworks displayed in the backdrop of the stunning @natgallerycan as it illuminates the night sky? And let`s not forget to mention Ottawa`s famous spider sculpture, which adds that extra something to any photo. π·πΈ
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Here`s to enjoying more summer evenings!
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Aug 11
A beautiful evening out at @nac.cna flagship restaurant
1 Elgin.
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Sublime dishes, exemplary hospitality, and picture-perfect views. I`m already looking forward to my next visit!!ππ
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I can`t rave enough about their exemplary hospitality. The service was off-the-chart amazing. And the food...well, I was practically licking the sauce off the plate from my poached halibut. I wanted to try something different, and this spectacular dish still has me craving for more!!πππ
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In addition to my halibut dish, their tuna crudo, house caesar salad, and their tender beef dish were all spot on.
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1 Elgin is the ideal venue for taking in some of Ottawa`s beautiful vistas.
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Go and experience this sensory overload venue!
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#foodblogger #travelblogger #travelgrams #foodpornshare #nac #nacrestaurant #1elgin #ottawaeats #ottawarestaurants #supportlocalbusiness #ottawatourism #ottawaphoto #eveningout #summer #summervibes #thefoodteaseeats #ifwtwa1 #tmac
Aug 7
After some fun on the water, the
@ontherockscalabogie
restaurant delivered with its unique setting and tasty dishes.π€ππ
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Their Watermelon cosmo was a DEFINITE hit with yours truly π πΈπ
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Everything from their fried calamari and carpaccio to their Wagyu burger and pickerel dish - they hit all the right notes.
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Guests can enjoy eating outside and take in the serene view of Calabogie lake (unfortunately, the mosquitoes were liking me a bit too much π).
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Looking forward to experiencing their Polar Bar in the winter monthsπ»ββοΈβοΈ
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Jul 26
When you`re in need of a sensory overload blind tasting experience @blacktartankitchen delivers with stellar results!!
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I had the pleasure of experiencing their Summer Fare Games 4-course tasting menu. Everything from the highly addictive cocktails to the `want more, need more` tasting experience were next level!!
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The 4-course blind tasting menu had me swooning from the start with their refreshing gazpacho, which was simply fitting on this very hot summer evening. Next was their exemplary scallop dish, which gave a muliti-sensory experience, with the contrast of textures and flavoursπ
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Now my favourite course, Beef time!! ππ Their sous-vide striploin with Dijon potato croquettes were ridiculously tasty!! The piΓ¨ce de rΓ©sistance...a chocolate and raspberry mousse on a lemon honey crumble with a side of raspberry semifreddo. This was the perfect way to end this extraordinary meal!!πππ
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I am already looking forward to my next visit, with their 7-course blind tasting.ππ
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Go and experience this outstanding eatery, your taste buds will thank you!!
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Jul 9
After several years (and many obstacles), I am happy to share that my East Asia adventure to Hong Kong and Taiwan was recently published in the @fwtmagazine
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Special thanks to Discover Hong Kong Tour Taiwan - TTB America and Hong Kong Airlines ι¦ζΈ―θͺη©Ί for this incredible experience, filled with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and lasting memories.π
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I relished every moment: β
οΈ Hong Kong`s endless and impressive skyscrapers
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οΈ The majestical Tian Tian bronze Buddha in the mountains (walking up the endless stairs to see the Buddha upclose was worth it)
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οΈ The famous Shilin Night Market, the largest and most famous night market in Taiwan ππ
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οΈ Learning survival skills from their renowned Cidal Hunter School in the mountains
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οΈ And so much more!!
= This adventure can only be described as EPICβΌοΈ
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I`m looking forward to the next chapter!!πβοΈ
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#travelblogger
#published
#travelwriter #fwt #ifwtwa1 #taiwan #taiwanfood #nightmarket #hongkong #hongkongfood #hongkongairlines #epic #passportready #lovemyjob #foodwriter #thefoodteasetravel #tmac #asia #discoverasia #gratefulfortheopportunity
Jul 6
What holiday mornings should be all about, right?!
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Blueberry and lemon Dutch baby...simply divine!! π π
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This delicious dish was the perfect start to the day. Nothing complicated, and the flavour profile was spot on.
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Here`s to waking up late and indulging!!ππ
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Jul 3
Oui, oui Paris!!π«π· π¨π¦βοΈβοΈ
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the inauguration of
@airfrance direct flights from Ottawa to Paris, operating 5 times a week!! π±π€©π€©
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The beautiful soiree was hosted by @franceaucanada
where guests celebrated the exciting news and did it in style, with French indulgences πΎπ₯π₯π§
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French Ambassador of Canada Michel Miraillet and the Air France crew, including Ottawa`s mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, celebrated the first day of having direct Ottawa flights to Paris. Air France is the only airline connecting Ottawa to EuropeβοΈβοΈππ
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Rain or shine, the French Embassy spoiled guests with their tasty treats and libationsπΎπ₯π₯π§
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When are you going to Paris π«π·?
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Jun 29
Well, hello there, beautiful!!ππ This is what the perfect brunch meal looks like for me π³π³π
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@fraserrestaurant knows what it takes to make food lovers swoon....their eggs Benedict with pancetta, and pimento cheese sauce were absolutely tasty!!π€©π€©
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If only I could start my day this way...everyday!!π±ππ
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Jun 26
Who says treats and indulgences need to happen at the end of the work week?
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Dinner at the @dineriviera starts the week on a delicious note! π€π
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Appetizers like the fresh tuna crudo and steak tartar make for perfect starters to any meal. And just for added indulgence, the mushrooms on toast couldn`t be resisted. Now for the main attraction: a beautiful and tender dry aged Alberta striploin steak frites with Bordelaise sauce....YUMMY!!ππππ
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Go and treat yourself, regardless of the day of the week - live your life and enjoy your indulgences to the fullest!!
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Jun 19
Enjoyed some quality time in Montreal. Discovering Mont Royal Park, then savouring the tasty dishes at Le steakhouse @ribnreef - a perfect outing!π€π
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Tableside service is my absolute FAVOURITE and Montreal does it so well!!π€π
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Tableside caesar salad to the flambΓ© crepe suzettes are always crowded pleasers!!π₯π
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I specifically selected this Montreal eatery for their top-notch hospitality and for their melt-in-your-mouth roast beef and trimmings... Simply delicious π π
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Love weekends taking in the sights and enjoying delicious meals!
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Jun 11
Back to the grind and wish I was on the beach again, enjoying my coconut Rum drinkπΉππ
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Mini getaways are great to recharge the self-care batteries... beach and poolside service always helps tooππ
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Here`s to taking a breather and enjoying quality time with friends, as you rechargeππ€
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Jun 6
A long weekend getaway called for some fun in the sun, along with some Rum!!πΉππ
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`Time to disconnect` was exactly what was needed!!π€π
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Laughter, beach time, and some good old-fashioned R&R made for a memorable Cuban trip!
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May 26
We are truly spoiled by Ottawa`s scenery, case in point at the beautiful @laterrasseottawa located at the stunning @fairmontlaurier π
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How can you possibly go wrong with tantalizing cocktails and mouthwatering dishes?! And if that wasn`t enough, postcard-like views of the sun setting, as you take it all in!! π
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Thanks to @amnaabdennour for making the grand opening event at La Terrace a memorable one. And special thanks to @rolandbast for taking the photo of me and my bubbles πΎπ₯π
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Treat yourself... go and enjoy this stellar venue! β¨οΈ
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May 18
I had so much fun at the grand opening of @laterrasseottawa
at @fairmontlaurier ππ
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This venue provides the perfect location to take in the sights while enjoying mouthwatering dishes and tantalizing libations!!πΉπ₯
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Started the evening off right, with La Terrace`s "What-a-Melon Sangria" (RosΓ© Wine, Soho Lychee Liquor, Peach Schnapps,Watermelon juice)πππΉ
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Their "Surf & Turf Caesar" served with its famous beef sliders, and shrimps were quite the sight!! Mind blown!!π±πΉππ€
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Now let`s talk SEAFOOD!! Their platter was pretty enough to eat, and that`s exactly what I did!π¦ͺπ¦π¦π¦π
Seafood Platter: steamed snow crab, salmon candy, clams, mussels, crawfish, scallop ceviche, tuna tartar, wild shrimp, hot sauce, brandy sauce, spicy mayo and cocktail sauce.
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And if that`s wasn`t enough, I also thoroughly enjoyed their Truffled pork sausage with Foie Gras and their East Coast lobster roll!!YUMMY!!π¦π¦
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Go and enjoy the stunning venues and tasty dishes... You can thank me laterππ
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May 7
When you want to know how tasty things are done, you go straight to the source and dive in. This is what I do best!! π
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What a privilege it was to not only be given access to Pinsa Romana Canada production facility but also literally try my hands with their light and delicious Pinsa dough. This was a real treat!!πππ©πΌβπ³ππ
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Learning how the dough is made, understanding the importance of delicately forming, then stretching the dough was absolutely interesting!! All the steps involved were very much a learning experience for me.
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Seeing the men and women in the production facility work in complete harmony, focusing on the end result = a golden airy dough that tastes delicious AND without all that typical pizza heaviness, that often leaves me in a food comaπ΄ was amazing!!
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Don`t forget, customers can purchase the Pinsa dough at most Independent Grocers, @officialfarmboy
and of course, enjoy the varied pinsa products at all the @joesitalkitchen locations.
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It`s time to treat yourself to a new pizza experienceπππ
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May 3
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