The things I eat in the name of research – gluten-free breads, tofu, liver and now – cultured coconut milk. A dairy alternative with a similar texture to yogurt, cultured coconut milk was a pleasant surprise, and is now among my list...
Read More →The recently expanded Red Apron, is among my favourite food outlets in Ottawa's downtown core. Selling their own brand of sophisticated comfort food for pick-up or delivery, Jennifer Heagle and business partner Jo-Ann Laverty...
Read More →With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it was time for a family outing to the local T&T Supermarket for authentic Asian ingredients and an infusion of new ideas for the Gypsy Kitchen. Decked out in it’s new year finery,...
Read More →Stumbled on Croteza Creations Bijouterie Artisanale Jewelry one sunny day in Ottawa's Byward Market and had to stop. Beautiful leafs and petals from nature's pallet set in a light acrylic, make for some stunning...
Read More →Farmers Markets are a $3Billion dollar business in Canada alone, because now 92% of consumers say buying directly from a farmer is important to them. ...
Read More →Before we adjourn for a fun weekend of giggles, we're leaving you with a little tease of what's next as we continue "VEG HEAD Month" on Food Gypsy plus a shopping list (by reader request)...
Read More →There is little else that can comfort, soothe and completely quiet; mind, body and soul quite like Italian food. Elegant in its simplicity and selective in its ingredients, Italian is (by far) my favourite food...
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