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Recipe – Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Ingredients 1/2 cup ground coffee 1-1/2 cups water 3 cups fat-free milk 3/4 cup canned pumpkin 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg Whipped cream and additional ground nutmeg, optional Directions 1. Place ground coffee in the filter of a drip coffee maker. Add water; …

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Uncorking the Falls

Wine, short films and relaxation: City Life hits wine country for a preview of the second annual Niagara Integrated Film Festival (NIFF) The Niagara Integrated Film Festival (NIFF), which includes the World’s Smallest Film Festival (WSFF) — a section of one- to three-minute films shot entirely on a mobile device — returns on June 18th, …

Peroni-Marinated Beef Tenderloin

Trimani Ristorante – Simply Prepared, Perfectly Executed

How an uncomplicated strategy of friendly service and simple, balanced dishes has made Trimani Ristorante a jewel of Vaughan for the past 15 years Robert De Zorzi makes it his mission to learn the name of every customer that dines at his Vaughan restaurant, Trimani Ristorante. He greets them when they enter, he takes their …

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Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage

Bon appétit! This simple yet comforting pasta dish, featuring savoury Italian sausage in a tomato sauce, will surely be a hit at your next dinner party Ingredients 1 lb. Italian sausage links ½ lb. lean ground beef 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes 1 (15 …

Mike and Mike’s Organics – The Fruits of Labour

Mike and Mike’s Organics – The Fruits of Labour

How two Vaughan businessmen consolidated the organic food distributor business in Ontario and grew their company into one of the country’s Best Managed The erratic beeping of passing forklifts doesn’t faze Mike Fronte as he makes his way through the massive warehouse of his organic food distribution company Mike & Mike’s Organics. Over the near-drowning …

When in Rome…

Book a flight and don’t forget your knife and fork — according to two local chefs, globe-trotting is the No. 1 way to find authentic culinary inspiration When you’re in Toronto and on the hunt for real Italian food, it can be a challenge to find a culinary space that’s as authentic as it promises. …

Lemon Parmesan Pasta

by chef Mike Ward This gorgeous dish will give you and your guests the luxurious full-mouth flavour we love without the full belly feeling we don’t. You’ll be amazed at how five simple ingredients can transform into something magical: - Pasta* (any will do for this dish) - Lemon zest (of 1 lemon) - Lemon …

Where to Dine in Vaughan

Farro Ristorante 2316 Major Mackenzie Dr. West, Maple 905-832-0650 www.farroristorante.com • Specialties: Classic Italian cuisine with a variety of gluten-free items • Atmosphere: Comfortable setting with a classic-meets-contemporary vibe • Dinner for 2: $100 – $120 • Capacity: 100 • Reservations: Recommended on weekends • What customers say: Incredible food with unbeatable value; service that …

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Toss the festive fruitcake this year. For a tasty alternative to last year’s recipes, turn to these three Vaughan residents, who’ve shared their edible holiday traditions that are Santa Claus-approved! Sabrina Cellupica’s Chocolate Candy Cane Dessert Smoothie Don’t be fooled by the name of this smoothie — it’s totally healthy. Sabrina Cellupica is a registered …

Tasting the Unexpected

A weekend of world-class wines in Ottawa and Montreal "South Africa makes wine?” The look of disbelief on the face of the woman next to me is as easy to decipher as her Parisian accent. “Wow, this is actually good. Délicieux.” Though strangers, we are standing together in the middle of a clamorous exhibition hall …