Every neighbourhood likes to have things to call their own. Like a watering-hole for a casual 5 à 7, maybe a boutique specializing in incense and dream-catchers or even the dep that sells loosies and wine coolers to under age kids. But most importantly, any neighbourhood worth their weight in pot-hole fodder has a local pizza joint. I recently hit up a local pizza place – Bacaro Urban Pizzeria for some delicious traditional thin-crust pies.
As you can tell by now, I love Asian food. I love all aspects of Asian cuisine; cooking it, eating it, I’m content with just looking at photos of it. The harmonious blends of complimenting and contrasting flavours is what stands out the most. Regardless of what country any particular dish is from, all areas of your palate is explored. A perfect balance of sweet and savoury, mixed with subtle bitter notes and bright tart highlights is exemplified in Asian cuisine. However, there is often a stigma attached to Asian food that it’s mostly fried and fully of oil in preparation; which in all honesty is partly true. I thought there was no way around it until I was recently introduced to the Philips AirFryer that would change the way I cook Asian Food.
It’s that time of year again! That time you visit your friendly neighbourhood cardiologist and top up your blood pressure medication because you’re about to go YOLO and down burgers for an entire week by the pound… again! 2016 marks the fifth edition of the wildly popular Le Burger Week and here is everything you need to know!