Chef's Challenge pre event at Cirillo's Culinary Academy

I was invited to partake in a private cooking class with Chef John Cirillo which was a pre-event for Mount Sinai Hospital's 2012 Chef’s Challenge –the Ultimate Battle for the Cure.

2 years ago, I particiapted in the event, and since then has raised $2.27 million to sustain funding to breast and ovarian cancer research and education at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute and Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital. If you're interested in participating check out http://www.chefschallengeforacure.com/

Along with h'orderves, we were served a glass (or a few in my case) of 09 Stratus Red, one of my favorites.

Pan fried salmon with spiced aioli on a bed of coleslaw and salad

Panko crusted lamb on sweet potato mash and heirloom carrots. (The lamb was my job!)

Pear tartlets with vanilla ice cream (not gonna lie, I had 2 portions of this)

Momofuku Noodle Bar Toronto

Catching up with an old friend with some great food!

Momofuku Ramen

Roasted Rice Cakes

Chicken & Egg

Pork Buns

I've never seen the draw towards ramen, I still don't. That's not saying the food here wasn't good, it was great for the price point, I just don't see how ramen is "amazing". For me it was all about the pork buns, ever since my visit to Ssäm bar in New York, I've been craving more of them. I definately got my fill at Noodle Bar, but it felt like something was missing. I don't know if it was the difference of being in Toronto vs NYC, the people I was with when I first had them in NYC, or it being openning night...or maybe a combination of the 3. That said, these buns were still delishious, and I still want more! 

The team at Momofuku Noodle Bar Toronto did a great job openning night, can't wait to see what they can do once they're up on their feet. Will be back again for sure.

Pen Type-A

I haven't been so excited for a pen and ruler in my life! This is just absolutely beautiful :) @cwandt

Rogers nano SIM

After 13 failed calls to Rogers stores and business reps, it finally took a visit to WirelessWave to get this SIM card -.-"

Ribs!

Getting some ribs ready for tomorrow! (cc @foodigatorj)

Wanna Paddle?

A friend asked me to teach them how to canoe, I haven't taugh in so long, I'm pretty excited!

She's Coming!

=D

Elevation Dock

Woot! Just got my #ElevationDock from @ElevationLab! It's so pretty! Haha

Dairy Cream

It might not be a Salty Pimp but it sure is #GoodEats! W/ @foodinthecityTO @carmenhungry

Sukhothai

It's been a while since I've had really good Thai! W/ @foodinthecityTO @carmenhungry @andreayuen