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I really enjoy cooking for my friends and family. I started frying mushrooms and onions with soy sauce when I was 12 (possibly inspired by Wok With Yan) and my uncle taught me to use a grill shortly after.
I was always trying new things and while living out of town in university, I discovered further South- and East-Asian flavours as well as developed a greater appreciation for Mediterranean cuisine.
In addition to a couple general interest courses I've taken at George Brown College, I think the internet has really helped me discover new ideas and flavours. I also pick things up from friends and family, as well as the occasional cookbook. Even if a recipe isn't great on its own, I can sometimes run with its basic concepts and turn it into something tasty.
Influencias de Cocina
I'm influenced by everything I see and taste. I enjoy fusion and trying new things, although I'm careful when mixing flavours.
On school days when I was sick, my grandmother would come over to care for me and we watched Pasquale the Singing Chef and Wok with Yan. My grandmother usually sang along (although she'd substitute Yiddish for the Italian lyrics).
When I was a teenager I had a job at a home show where I actually met Pasquale and was able to introduce him to my grandmother.
Recomendaciones
Libros de Recetas Preferidos
- Moosewood Cookbook (Molly Katzen)
- I frequently used this book while in university.
- Second Helpings, Please! (Mount Sinai Chapter #1091)
- The basic (Ashkenaz) Jewish cookbook in Canada.
- Friday Night Dinners (Bonnie Stern)
- This book gives entire meal plans for a tasty Shabbat
- Looney Spoons (Janet and Greta Podleski)
- Enjoyable recipes with crazy titles
- Soup Suppers (Arthur Schwartz)
- My favourite soup reference. Jewish-style split pea is the bomb!
- The Chinese-Kosher Cookbook (Ruth and Bob Grossman)
- I've never created anything from this book (basic recipes), but the recipe titles are hilarious!
- The Encyclopedia of Sandwiches (Susan Russo)
- What makes this book special is the researched history of each featured sandwich.
Chefs quienes recomiendo
- Lola Csullog-Fernandez (Toronto)
- Operates Pimenton in Toronto. The best Spanish catering and takeout in the city.
Restaurantes que recomiendo
- Moroccan Tajine (Toronto)
- http://www.moroccantagine.ca/ Not many Moroccan restaurants in Toronto and although the atmosphere isn't "fine dining," the food is spectacular.
- The Rose and Crown (Toronto)
- Hands-down best pub food in Toronto
- Pizza Pazza (Toronto)
- Best sit-down pizza in town
Comentarios
- 22 de Marzo de 2012Hi,
Thanks for viewing my wing recipe.
This weekend, I'll look at your recipes.
One that made me go YES, was the blueberry coffee cake.
Thanks,
Myra - 22 de Diciembre de 2011Daniel.1 reply
I hope that you will see me thru some fine Italian recipes in the times to come. I really enjoy Italian food. My great -grand Parents were from France to Acadia and then there was a mix of Mic-Mac first nation along the way. Regards TonyG- 22 de Diciembre de 2011Hi Tony
I'll definitely check your recipes out. I'd also be interested in and East Coast specific cuisine both Acadian and First Nations.
- 09 de Noviembre de 2011grilled sweet potato curry fries... I'm drooling! Thanks for the add back :)
- 04 de Septiembre de 2011Hi Daniel, love the sweet potatoes, going to check out your site further. Thanks,
Suzi - 17 de Julio de 2011Thls for the add, Daniel! I'm following u too :)
Your non-bake cookies look really good & easy for non-bakers to follow. Looking fwd to sharing our food journey. See u @ http://luxuryhaven.blogspot.com! - 07 de Junio de 2011Hi Daniel!
Thanks for following back. :) Oh my, wasn't Stephen Yan the best! I have traded a few cartoon shows for his show back then. I love his cleaver skills and his wok tossing was awesome. And like you, I was also taken care of by my grandmother when I was little, and I learned a lot from her how to cook well. :) Good to be connected here, Cheers! - 24 de Febrero de 2011Hi Daniel,1 reply
Thanks for the follow.
Nice meeting you and your site have some delicious and mouthwatering recipes!
I will love to try your dry potato and in my country it is called panch phoran for panch means five, five different spices are used at the beginning of the dish and as they started to splutter all other spices are mixed. In panch phoran we use nigella sativa instead of poppy seed but I will definitely try your version and I am sure it will turn out awesome!
Be Happy And Stay Healthy.
Sutapa- 24 de Febrero de 2011I've heard of the spice mixture being called panch phoran, however, I didn't know that the poppy seeds are a substitute. I should find some nigella sativa - I imagine they make a difference to the dish. We have a big South-Asian community in Toronto so it shouldn't be difficult to find the appropriate spices. Thanks so much!
- 14 de Febrero de 2011Hi Daniel,
Thank you for informing me. I guess you must have go to my old blog that was already closed to the public. Please visit my blog Anncoo Journal http://anncoojournal.blogspot.com
Happy Valentine's Day! - 20 de Enero de 2011Hi Dan! While visiting you for the hearth and soul hop, I realized you were a member of cook eat share. I just recently joined and I love this group! All the best and hope you stop by and follow me! Alex
- 28 de Noviembre de 2010Hello Daniel,
I look forward to inviting you and having your contribute some of your recipes at:
http://www.CookingUpAstorminCa.ning.com
Polly Motzko
Creator of Cooking Up A Storm All Over The World! - 27 de Noviembre de 2010Daniel: Thank you for actually following my blog...I'm touched. N
cucinananette.blogspot.com - 27 de Noviembre de 2010Hi Nanette - looking forward to hearing how the chicken potato curry turns out. I'll check out your site. cheers!
- 24 de Septiembre de 2010Thanks Dan! I'm not at home but I'm going to try and take some time on the weekend when I get home and set this up. Appreciate your help. Have a great weekend!
- 24 de Septiembre de 2010Hey Dan!!! I haven't a clue what I'm doing on here. I joined and now what? LOL. HELP!!!!!1 reply
- 24 de Septiembre de 2010Hey Brenda:
step 1 - complete your profile including linking to your blog and your RSS feed (so any additional recipes are added automagically).
step 2 - look about at the foodies you want to follow; I looked for people in Toronto first and then I looked at some recommended chefs. John Spottiswood (one of the big machers here) makes some great stuff.
step 3 - Reviewing and commenting works neat here as well. You can review other people's recipes via CES or go to their blog directly (I usually go to the blogs directly).
I haven't had much luck with the groups at this point in terms of getting discussions going, but the discussions allow you to create conversations AND add your recipes to groups as well (if that's what the group is about, e.g., a specific genre of food like dishes with olives).
- 13 de Agosto de 2010Hello Daniel...nice to make your acquaintance here on CES.
I had a brief chance to look at your very appetizing recipes.
I appreciate your variations of meals and especially the ethnic twist you put on them.
Looking forward to all your contributions ;o)
Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
Claudia -
- 30 de Marzo de 2010Hi Daniel. Glad you joined. Your recipes look simple and delicious. I saved the Quinoa and Black Beans to my Try Soon folder. Will let you know how they are!