May 2013
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Summer Vaca, Summer Roundup
I am definitely a summer baby.
My family just came back from Banff to kick off the summer but it was barely summer there!
Nonetheless, it was spectacular to hike and spend some good Lam Fam time in Alberta. Most of the larger lakes were closed because they were still frozen, but we got to see Lake Louise on the first day.
(Left to Right: Sis, Me, Mom)
My favourite thing about Banff was...
April 2013
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25 Rowland Goes to Montreal
ROAD TRIP!
A food trip. I did not stop eating the moment we arrived in Montreal. Apparently I am told this is what you do when you only have one weekend in Montreal. Or are just living in Montreal.
“Where should we eat?”
Allow me to help you with the help of some trusted foodie friend(s) (thank you Jo!). This is in no particular order but there’s an asterisk beside the...
March 2013
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Guests to Impress? Roast a Chicken. And Brown...
The weather does funny things to you.
Last weekend it was 8 degrees warmer and suddenly people were wearing flats, ditching their jackets, and in an exponentially smilier mood. All legitimate.
Me? I wanted to make roast chicken. And cornbread. And brown butter. (More on browned butter later but it is one of the most glorious smells on Earth).
There’s basically two important parts to...
February 2013
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A "Just Because" Cookie
Hello.
What is this?
A Just Because cookie. I’m not just calling it that because I’m a week past Valentine’s Day (…) but this cookie can really brighten someone’s day for any occasion. What’s better than receiving a free cookie just because someone felt like making it for you?
Red Velvet inspired. Totally unhealthy. Involves Crisco. Yes.
I confess,...
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What's for Dinner: Lamb Mango Curry
I was going to call this Malaysian lamb curry but I knew better to do some research before I offended some Malaysians in Toronto … I’m also no curry connoisseur because I’m totally satisfied with eating cheap Indian buffet or “Thai” chicken curry and cannot handle the heat of authentic Southeast Asian curries. I also can’t bring myself to add large amounts of...
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The Paper Kites from The Ripe
The harmonies are...
January 2013
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Pork and Pumpkin Guinness Stew + Missional Living
Happy New Year (from the Lam Family)!
I hope you had a wonderful break with the company of friends and family this Christmas season.
I’ve got two goodies for you: More pumpkin recipes and my first DIY post.
Pork and Pumpkin Guinness Stew adapted from Food Network
This has been a keeper of mine. A go-to if I have company over and the wonderful pairing of Guinness and pumpkin. I made...
December 2012
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25 Rowland Happenings
What’s going on at 25 Rowland this Christmas season?
1. We cut down our Christmas tree.
His name is Horatio and he’s a little crooked.
2. “I am a Christmas Unicorn.”
If you’ve been in our house the past month, you’ve probably heard Sufjan’s, “Christmas Unicorn” playing in the background or heard one of us singing it.
Have a listen....
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Snow. Rain. Buttermilk Biscuits.
Good morning Saturday.
Yesterday I was sitting in an empty room at OCAD and I started drawing … again. OCAD, what is happening to me …
I say this lightly because I actually find it really cool how art and design students “naturally” respond to Scripture. They may hear God speak through images or actually process things through art. For me, it was actually in response...
November 2012
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Pumpkin Ginger Cookies
If I had to describe this particular Autumn in one word, it would be transition. Much like the actual season, the leaves change colour, students are back in school and the rhythm of life quickly gets back to busy.
Transitioning out of undergrad life into campus ministry life feels a lot like growth pains. I am learning and growing at a crazy rate where I can’t even keep track of everything...
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October 2012
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Student Special: Vegetarian Harvest Soup
Oh yes, midterm season is here.
The runny noses, the crammed libraries, the days becoming blurred …
So glad I’m not a student anymore.
Just kidding! (But not really). I totally get what you’re feeling and I was once there less than a year ago. Not fun times.
I also know how dinner prep can go down the drain and how memorizing the menu at Teriyaki becomes is a little...
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Apple Crisp
Fall is in full force! The leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and it is prime time for apple picking.
I love love love apple picking. You get to eat as many apples as you want as you pick them to the point where your stomach feels all funny and you stop tasting apple. You also get to buy really good pies and apple butter at the bakery.
Meet Cathy. Cathy is an international...
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The Pesto That Almost Killed Me
THE BLOG HAS BEEN REVIVED!
I know there has been a huge delay of what’s going on in the (ex) 55 Essex tenants’ lives so here’s the first update for Tiff. As for the rest of the girls, it’s still a mystery if you will hear from them :)
Welcome to my new home. I know, crazy right.
For those who don’t know, I just started an internship with Inter-Varsity...
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August 2012
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Lightened Up Coffee Swirl Cheesecake
Oh hello there again! I hope you read the previous post on Secrets for the Perfect Cheesecake because we’re going to put that into action. I’ve definitely made cheesecake before with giant cracks in the middle so I’m going to put these tips to the test!
What’s with the rose petals? I have no idea.
The roses were starting to die so I was playing with them this morning...
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Updates and Secrets to the Perfect Cheesecake
Before I talk about cheesecake, may I draw your attention to the description on the right margin? Yes, the 55 Essex household has been disbanded and we are all starting new chapters in our lives.
One last 55 Essex potluck.
I remember being really scared about someone searching 55 Essex and kidnapping us. Well, good thing that didn’t happen because I can now talk about 55 Essex and the...
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Summer Roundup Recipe List
Boo :( One more week of summer.
I hope you were able to use this summer to do what summer does best - nothing.
I’m not talking about being lazy (although that is usually a close second) but having days to yourself without worrying about things to do or people to see. Spending time outside, staying at home, doing some DIY projects, gardening, taking a nap…
If one of the things...
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To Keep You Busy
Contrary to last summer where I baked almost every other day and would have way too much to feed myself, I have barely experimented on anything crazy this summer!
Here’s a couple of recipes I’ve bookmarked and are at your disposal to keep you busy.
Avocado Brownies via How Sweet It Is
The green looks so strange with the brown but I can’t stop looking at it and wanting to...
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TO Food Fest Review #2: Rodney's Oyster House
Slimy. Slurpy. Scary.
That was my first oyster experience.
As someone who claims to love seafood, I have never tried raw oysters. Whenever I think about oysters, I always imagine the episode when Mr. Bean eats really rotten oysters and then his eye balls go all huge.
(Feel free to watch here Mr. Bean stuffing his face at a buffet to prove he can eat more than the guy beside him. Rowan...
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Healthy Monkey Cookies
Monkey Cookies = banana, chocolate, and peanut butter.
It really should be called The Tiffany Cookie.
It’s one of my favourite cookies because it’s filled with oats (fibre), flax (omega 3s), pb (heaven… and good fats/protein) and virtually has no sugar because of the bananas.
This is a great alternative to a granola bar, it’s way cheaper/easier to make than a granola...
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It's Time. TO Food Fest Review #1: Bake'n
Last Sunday, I attended the Toronto Food Fest and took 843 photos.
For the next couple of weeks, I’m going to highlight my top 5 favourite vendors with the photos I’ve taken and questions I’ve asked them to give you the inside scoop!
TO Food Fest Review #1: Bake’n
“Welcome to Bake’n!”
Olivia, one of the owners of Bake’n, warmly welcomes...
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July 2012
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Tri-Mushroom Bruschetta
I am on a roll. After zero blogs for one month, I am now on Day 3!
Mushrooms are a humble vegetable. You wouldn’t know it based on its looks (it’s fungus…), but when you cook it right, it becomes this deep, rich, and sometimes beefy flavour. The aroma, especially when cooked with a bit of butter, is to die for. Why do you think they have portobello burgers!
Personally,...
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Sangria - Ultimate Summertime Cocktail
Sangria is the ultimate summertime cocktail. It’s an excuse to add three different types of alcohol in one drink and to load up on the antioxidants from the berries and red wine. It’s also how you treat your guests real well when you’re having a BBQ ;)
You have fruits:
You have booze:
And it all comes together in one refreshing glass:
Sangria adapted from All...
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EXCITING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I received this message awhile ago…
Hi Tiffany, My name is Susanne Wong and I am organizing TO Food Fest (http://www.tofoodfest.com/) , a food tasting show in Scarborough that’s happening on July 29th. We have brought together the best culinary hidden gems in Scarborough ranging from the best Middle Eastern pastries in the GTA to the top rated shortbread cookies in the city. These...
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Emerging from my Italian siesta
Yes, it has been a very long time since I posted.
I went to Italy, came back, (cried a little), and have been super busy ever since I came back!
Not to rub it in your face or anything, but here are some highlights (food and non-food related) from my glorious trip to Italy.
Our tour group - 35 people but some of us are missing. Really great bunch!
Gondola ride in Venice
Classic...
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June 2012
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Old Time Favourite Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ciao amici! Or, hello my friends in Italian because … I am going to Italy TOMORROW.
Pizza, wine, and gelato, here I come.
This is a picture of the Amalfi Coast which I am really looking forward to. There is supposedly amazing hiking and a less touristy location which is a perfect way to wrap up our tour. I’ll be gone for two weeks, but I’ll come back with stories, pics, and...
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May 2012
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Rocky Road Brownies
Brownies are a very special treat.
They can be a “please forgive me” or “I love you” or “pick me up” present.
Add toasted marshmallows on top and you’re on a whole new level of “you are the greatest person ever” or “did I tell you you’re my best friend…”
Did I mention you can get brownie points with these...
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Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bo-Lo-Naise.
Now you don’t have to feel embarrassed when you point to the menu so you don’t have to pronounce “Bolognese” incorrectly :)
I used to LOVE my mom’s spaghetti when I was a kid. Poor father, who had to deal with my whiny requests to have spaghetti once again. Oh well!
I grew up, learned how to cook, got a little obsessed with cooking, and...
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