Gourmandee

02/08/2024

I love eating beef short ribs but it's a dish I rarely make. It's a serious investment of time but when I decide to make it, I make sure it is a fall off the bone tender portion of succulent meat. Previously, I've only made this dish with a 72 hour sous vide then finished off with a sear but this time I tried the stove top method where I braised it in red wine and herbs for 3 hours. Even though, I complained under my breath that I had to chop my mirepoix, its a very important step in preparing this dish. It turned out pretty darn good too! If you want my recipe then you'll just have to come over to try it. 😉I can't wait to make this again!

01/21/2024

Welcome to the Gourmandee family!! Growing up, we always had a small hatchet in the house that we used to cut chicken, goat, pigtail and oxtail. Living on my own, I'd always look for small pieces of meat or ask the butcher to cut my meat for me. Now, I'm doing it myself with my Global Meat Cleaver! 🙌🏿

12/26/2023

Christmas dinner was not traditional this year. I decided o have tagliatelle with fresh white truffle and Japanese A5 Wagyu paired with a 2018 Brunello. 😋

11/24/2023

https://gourmandee.com/2023/11/22/standout-dish-the-crispy-butternut-squash-at-aloette-will-make-you-go-back-for-more/

The Crispy Butternut squash with brown butter hollandaise, candied pepita and sage is a hidden gem on the menu that once you taste it you will want to go back for more.

11/21/2023

If you want to try omakase in Toronto then you need to head to on St. Clair West. They serve very fresh fish in an intimate setting. Plus it's THE BEST VALUE omakase in the city.

The restaurant only offers an 8 seat tasting bar but it was so fun chatting with Chef Jang and the other diners that we even made some new friends! I was also happy that they easily accommodated my shellfish allergy.

They offer a great selection of fish to try like the smoked salmon (and I'm not a fan of smoked salmon). It's balanced and so flavourful without the over powering smokiness of traditional smoked salmon. But my absolute favourite was the hamachi with pickled ginger. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered an extra one at the end of the meal. Worth it! 😋

11/15/2023

Thankfully, this has never happened to me. Would you say something at the time of ordering or just eat the cost.

They're happy to pay for one meal, but what can one say when the guest orders additional items?

11/13/2023

Here's a new term for you...'gratuity blocking'. 🙄

A server shared how a customer blocked her from getting more tips after alerting her friends that the bill included gratuity.

11/13/2023

https://www.buzzfeed.com/krissybrady/11-things-chefs-always-do-to-save-money-on-groceries-7538007

Pro cooks share the simple ways they go about minimizing food costs in their own kitchens.

11/13/2023

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/11-things-chefs-always-do-to-save-money-on-groceries_l_64fb54bae4b0f847718b5bc6

Pro cooks share the simple ways they go about minimizing food costs in their own kitchens.

10/27/2023

Tried something different for lunch today. Quinoa and brown rice pasta with butternut squash and sage sauce. Not bad on my first try.

10/25/2023

While bottles of wine and extra chips may be appreciated, you can also think outside of the box as you search for a present to bring to your friends' home.

10/07/2023

I want to try this dressing!

Just stir in a few other ingredients, and it comes together in minutes.

10/05/2023

Grocery Stores in Toronto are now re-labelling old food on top of overpricing.

10/05/2023

I have no words for this...

As people continue to share their horrifyingly overpriced grocery finds at supermarkets and drug stores across Toronto, one shopper has identified ...

09/23/2023

This is a nightmare! I am so sorry for what they are going through!

The paralyzed woman faces a long recovery after eating jars of sardines preserved in oil at a wine bar.

09/17/2023

I would definitely sue over the lack of fine wine!

A group of four people sued a luxury fishing tour company claiming it didn't receive everything that was promised.

09/17/2023

From quick pasta to hearty salad, these flavorful and satisfying weeknight vegetarian dinners are all ready in less than one hour.

08/22/2023

When parents are too busy to cook, you can hit up these Toronto restaurants that will hook upper mini-me up with free meals.

08/21/2023

Do you think a restaurant should charge a fee to cut a cake? I can verify that Ki Restaurant does not do this.

The “20 X Servizio Torta” fee translates to “20 x cake service.”

08/12/2023

Is this funny or insane?

"We had to use two plates instead of one and the time to wash them doubled, and then two placemats," the owner of Bar Pace told Italian media.

08/02/2023

Can you sue over not enough filling? Does this guy have a case?

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/taco-bell-sued-false-advertising

07/29/2023

First and foremost—do not order the tasting menu.

07/28/2023

Sunny-side-up eggs make almost any dish better. From salad and pizza to sandwiches, here are 10 recipes that prove it.

07/28/2023

Silken, soft, medium, firm, extra firm, super firm... what on earth are you supposed to choose? Now you'll know.

07/20/2023

If you thought you were paying too much for grocery items, a video of the price of goods in a small city in Alaska has left people shocked.

07/04/2023

After a disastrous year for restaurants, the industry is rethinking how it does business, and tipping is a crucial part of the discussion.

07/01/2023

Geary Avenue also offers delicious food, outstanding bars and spacious patios unlike any other strip in the city.

06/29/2023

Lesson of the day: Do not let helpers have enough control of your event that they can just run it without you(or take it away from you).

After taking a hiatus last summer, Toronto's Largest Ribfest is officially returning to Centennial Park this Canada Day weekend — however, its come...

06/27/2023

Guess who went camping and cooked? It can be done well.

Camp cooking can still be delicious as long as you have the right equipment and a bit of planning. The Trangia stove proves you can cook gourmet meals when you are outdoors camping, hiking or at a picnic.