The Week in Yum - Maison Selby



My final recipe for the upcoming edition of Vitalize Magazine, just under the wire


This was a bit of a slow week, as far as exciting new things go.



The one highlight was a media preview for Maison Selby, the newest venture from the Oliver & Bonacini factory. This French inspired bistro is housed in the 136 year old C.H. Gooderham House at Bloor and Sherbourne. The beautifully restored mansion is attached to a new rental apartment complex called the Selby. I toured the apartment building as well and, I have to say, it's a beautiful place. Gorgeous, condo living but without the condo fees and downpayment for a mortgage.

NEED THIS WALLPAPER STAT
NEED THIS CHAIR TOO



I only got to sample some passed bite sized versions of what will be served on the menu but Oliver & Bonacini deliver a solid product so I am sure the food is going to be fantastic. If it's half as impressive as the restaurant itself, it will be my new regular haunt. Each room is decorated to function as an independent , private space with the closing of a couple of doors when needed and they all have their own colour scheme, over the top wallpaper, velvet seating and decorations. It's like your rich, old Aunt Mildred opened up the family estate to the public so they could come in an have a peek.


tartare anyone?

Other than that it was all recipe testing for my upcoming cooking classes and finishing up the final recipes for the summer issue of Vitalize and wearing my catering cooking hat at Sublime


Mushrooms Canada Recipes


I forgot to share my latest recipes for Mushrooms Canada last week, so make sure to whip up a batch of these Butter Chicken Meatballs or this slightly fancier showstopper Paupiette de Veau


Oh, and, I'm not saying, I'm just saying:

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  1. UnknownMarch 2, 2021 at 7:29 AM

    Great blog, I really like the information you shared. We also prepare Royal Indian cuisine food in Grande Prairie.

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