Friday, February 21, 2020

I'm back!

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It's been a really long time since I've posted here at Coopspeak Eats. So many changes and so many adventures. So after some co...
Friday, March 25, 2016

The Farmer In The Dell

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As the movement towards farm to table continues to pick up steam we are seeing the slow and steady growth of the farm market.  In Caledon...
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Monday, March 3, 2014

My Weekend With Walter

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I'm not a particularly big fan of Caesar's, I am, on the other hand, a big fan of the weekend.  So when I got asked if I would possi...
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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Make it a Berry Good Christmas

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I love cranberry sauce.  Turkey just isn't turkey without it.  Even the day after, for me a left-over turkey sammie just isn't compl...
Friday, May 31, 2013

Some Like It Hot!

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Hot sauce is a staple in our house.  You can pretty much take away any of the condiments from my fridge but if you mess with my hot sauce I...
Sunday, December 9, 2012

The Naked Truth

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I'm not an easy room to play to when it comes to prepared sauces.  After being married to an Italian for 29 years I know a thing or two ...
Thursday, August 2, 2012

Artisanale ....worth the drive to Guelph

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Artisanale [ ahr -t uh -z uh n-al ] Adjective   -  pertaining to or noting high-quality, distinctive products made in small qua...
Friday, July 13, 2012

Yes, I am proud to be a Mangiacake. Buddaboom. Buddabing.

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Dear Rose DiManno, if I'm a Mangiacake , then you my dear, are what we Brits would refer to as a Wanker . The title of your latest art...
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Monday, June 25, 2012

David vs. Goliath - It's a Sammie Smackdown ....

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These shoes were made for talking.... and that's just what I'll do. So the word on the street was that one of the Goliath's of...
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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Love in a lunch bag....memories of Johnny

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He was born John Margetson Cooper on October 30, 1929, in Glasgow, Scotland, tipping the scales at a whopping 14lbs.  He was also my Father....
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

It's a Seafood Sammie Smackdown

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MamaCoop is on the hunt for the best Seafood sammie she can find around the big 'smoke.  With the advent of street food there seems to b...
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Monday, May 28, 2012

'shroom! 'shroom!

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It's 6:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning and my alarm just went off. I'm up and at it for my first Mushroom Foraging experience host...
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Thursday, May 10, 2012

The Butter Chronicles - Part 3 - The Results Are In!

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I have finally amassed all the feedback from my adventures in shortbread making and the results are all in.  I had provided the volunteer...
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Sunday, March 25, 2012

The Butter Chronicles, Better Butter - Part 2

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Let the butter battle begin!   To put butter to the test to see if all butter is not really created equal I decided to use the mutha o...
Friday, March 23, 2012

Butter Up - Part 1

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" It took me years to figure out that you don't fall into a tub of butter, you jump for it ." - Claudette Colbert Imagine an...
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Saturday, March 17, 2012

Life is a Trifle....

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My British roots are showing. I love Trifle. I think more than anything it has to do with many happy childhood memories and watching my ...
Saturday, February 11, 2012

I have two words for you Galen Weston....Flock Ewe

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"Farmer's markets are great....One day they're going to kill some people though. I'm just saying that to be dramatic though...
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Remembering Sean

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I first officially met Sean D'Souza about a year ago, along with his lovely bride, Beverly Ann D'Cruz (@flotch) at a social media ...
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Monday, February 6, 2012

Reel Eats - From Screen to Table

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The idea of taking film about food and translating it in to real time, real life and better yet, real food makes me as giddy as Dr. Shel...
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Friday, October 14, 2011

Having your CakeStar and Eat it too!

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How sweet it is. In a great leap of faith, two sisters who have spent their lifetime growing up in a family bakery business, decided it was...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The Flower is on the Bloom

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The flower is definitely back on The Bloom on Bloor Street. I used to be fairly regular at this Bloor West destination but dining competiti...
Monday, March 7, 2011

Welcome to the Death Row Supper Club....reservations anyone?

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Sounds kind of ominous....the Death Row Supper Club..... Supper clubs have become an underground food phenomenon where a bunch of people, ...
Monday, February 21, 2011

La Vida Es Buena

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Life is good. That is the translation of this latest installment of CoopSpeak Eats. Kensington Market is one of my happy places. Walking a...
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

When You Wish Upon a Michelin Star.....

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Being awarded a Michelin star is to a chef what snagging a Grammy is to a rock star. It is the benchmark that says not only have you arrived...
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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Comfort Food with Pure Elegance

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I love risotto. It is though, a labour of love to make it and it is a dish that while preparing you just cannot turn your back on. Once you...
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