A Hidden Gem!

I have a very long commute, every day, into Downtown Toronto for work. I have been doing this commute for quite a few years now so it doesn't really bother me too much. However...I do love working downtown because of the food options (this foodie is stretching her wings!). One of my favourite food options is hitting up the St. Lawrence Market.

This place is amazing...you walk in to the warming smells of fresh breads, fish, meats and cheeses. I have spent many lunch hours walking the stalls and picking out gorgeous cuts of steaks and fresh farmers veggies. BUT, the real reason why I come here?

THIS
Oh my god...so good.

Mustachio is hidden in the corner of the basement level in the St. Lawrence Market. Every. Single. Time. I have visited there is this huge lineup of others who came for this reason as well

Eggplant and Veal Parmesan Sandwiches.

Thin Crispy Slices of breaded eggplant and Veal, slathered in marinara sauce and sauteed veggies on warmed foccacia bread. Its the best Italian sandwich in town. Hands down. Its also massive...you need to eat this baby in stages.

And for you non-veal lovers? They have chicken too. And pasta.

So get on down there and grab yourself a sandwich, you won't be disappointed!

Salt…It needs more love

I’ve noticed recently that poor salt has got a really bad reputation of late.

Have you ever seen this guy?

You may remember him from the Sidekicks commercials last year. I always felt bad for the little guy. Gotta say goodbye to the little salt man myself…and helllllooo to Fancy Seasalts!

Truthfully, we haven’t used Iodized table salt in a number of years now. Kosher Salt has been the main fixture in my pantry, but in the past year a few more have joined the salt party.

Say hello to my friend French Grey Seasalt

Isn’t he gorgeous? He tastes amazing on pretty much everything.

And the Beautiful Miss Bolivian Rose Salt.

She looks fine on fish and poultry.

Then we have Mediterranean Sea Salt. My favourite on steamed edammame.

And here comes the Original Sea Salt. He permanently lives in my salt Grinder. He comes out in a lot of my dishes as well.

Altogether they make a fine family in my spice cupboard!

Jelly

While at the Wine and cheese show I had my first real encounter with jelly spread. They served me a cracker with roasted red pepper jelly. Totally afraid, I closed my eyes and popped the whole cracker in my mouth. I was sort of waiting for a gross texture and weird taste to envelope me since Jellies have always weirded me out. This is most likely because I have always associated Jellies with..well..Jello. And that is a dessert for kids…not an appetizer for adults! Well my friends, I have been proven wrong. SO WRONG. I am in love with this delicious sweet, salty, spicy mixture. I had to have it. So while out on my grocery trip I went to the gourmet foods isle and found this beauty.

Gourmet Red Chili Spread..mmmmmmm

I tried it on EVERYTHING when I got home. Rice crackers, Old Cheddar (my fave), even with a slice of leftover prime rib. THIS is my favourite new condiment. I recommend you go get yourself some today!

Now if only my husband will get on this boat…he still thinks it looks disgusting.