Saturday 22 September 2012

saturday brunch

it has been a very very long time since the girls and i shared a meal. far too long. 
today, after....an indeterminable amount of time, all six of us were able to make it for brunch. finally. and we only had to book it two months in advance!
from all ends of the city, we ended up at oliver and bonacini at bayview village. the most easily accessible location for all attendees.
our meals did not disappoint.  here is a taste.


MM and I each ordered the Belgian Waffles
fresh-off-the-iron with seasonal berries, topped with creme fraiche and maple syrup

a side of extra crispy bacon never hurt anyone....

MC ordered the O&B Breakfast, complete with:
two free-range eggs (ordered scrambled) three slices of bacon, two sausages, roasted mushrooms,
home-fried potatoes and two cheddar scallion scones



JL ordered the Farm House Ham and Swiss Cheese Omelette
home-fried potatoes, sweet and bitters herbs
 
DH and JW (new initials for the Mrs!!) shared the Margherita Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, bocconcini and basil with added prosciutto

 we were stuffed, not even room for their tempting desserts. 
everything was so delicious.
thank O&B...until next time!

Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill on Urbanspoon

Friday 7 September 2012

dinner party

last week, we hosted an intimate dinner party at the condo! our first time hosting in the new digs.
it was a pretty successful eve, aside from the boggle-induced noise complaint after midnight!

a special thank you goes out to KB for sending the scrumptious chocolate cream pie we enjoyed for dessert!

allow envy to ensue...

savoury cheeses and an assortment of crackers
cheese recommendation: le delice de bourgogne
(available at: alex farms, st lawrence market)
cracker recommendation: cranberry hazelnut
lesley stowe raincoast crisps,  


salad: arugula with asiago/pear, homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing
(subbed apple for pear)


olive oil coated veggies, seasoned to perfection!

the plate
lemon peppercorn rounds, grilled veggies, salad


DELICIOUS chocolate cream pie, thanks again KB!
you can bake for me anytime!


lots of boggle...special shout out to AF for being the winner of the eve!
do i hear a rematch?

recommendation recap:

cheese: Alex Farms Delice de Bourgogne (a favourite cheese of mine!)
cracker: Lesley Stowe Cranberry Hazelnut Raincoast Crisps
wine: Cave Spring 2010 Reisling


coming soon: pictures from lake louise, banff and jasper!