Bottom of the Pot by Naz Deravian
I fell in love with Persian food in Canada, thanks to my wonderful Iranian landlady who is now a dear friend. I’d attempted to recreate her dishes at home with varied success and was excited when asked to review Naz
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (381 pages)
I don’t typically read non-fiction books, but this one was a pleasant surprise. As a newly-minted senior, my interest is piqued by any reference to immortality. Alas, there were no secrets revealed on how to live forever, per se, but
5 Reasons You Need to Visit the Maple Leaf Tavern in Toronto This Fall
While many restaurants go for gimmicks and fancy colour palettes focused on their Insta-worthiness, it’s Maple Leaf Tavern’s old world class that makes it stand out from the crowd.
The Queen & Beaver Public House
Picture a quaint little city. One that has a trendy aesthetic, takes inspiration from its rich heritage, and focuses on sustainable locally-sourced food, oh – and it’s conveniently located in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood. Welcome to Stadt. Taking its name from the
Erotic Stories For Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal (304 pages)
This is a book of a different colour, a good read, and quirky in the extreme. It starts off rather slowly, describing the background of Nikki, a law school dropout and feminist/activist working in a downtown London pub much to
Stadt Cafe
Picture a quaint little city. One that has a trendy aesthetic, takes inspiration from its rich heritage, and focuses on sustainable locally-sourced food, oh – and it’s conveniently located in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood. Welcome to Stadt. Taking its name from the
Beartown by Fredrik Backman (432 pages)
A teenage girl reports being raped by the superstar player of the Beartown hockey team on the eve of a championship game. This town defines itself by the wins and losses of their Bears on all fronts, spiritually, emotionally and
Brunch in the Balkans
So your book club is meeting in Budapest, Dubrovnik, Belgrade, or Sarajevo. Maybe you’re new to the city and wonder what the brunch will be like? Fair question!