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Best Pubs on the Danforth to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Tuesday March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day, and Torontonians love to celebrate by hitting up their local pub. Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on a weekday this year, we expect the festivities to begin over the weekend, leading up to the day where everyone can celebrate the Irish holiday by decking themselves out in whatever green apparel they have in their closet. St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious celebration of Saint Patrick, who, according to legend, died on March 17th 461 AD. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and the original minister of Christianity in the country. Believed to originally be British, Patrick’s life led him…
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Deals of the Day: St. Patrick’s Day Edition
The day has arrived where everyone gets to feel Irish for a day. Check out these deals to help you get in touch with your Irish side. Beer Opener and Tracker Chapters This will help you keep track of how much green beer you’re consuming. $5 from $10 Samsonite Luggage The Bay For that trip to where it all began. (For 72 hours The Bay is offering up to 65% off luggage.) $209.99 from $600 AE T-Shirt American Eagle Show off your fighting Irish pride with this t shirt. $26.62 from $42.61 Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Groupon With the luck of Irish, might as well hit Las Vegas. $34/night…
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Our Favourite Christmas Recipes: Part Two
Part two of our holiday baking series will be sure to get your creative juices flowing. “White Cherry Chip Cookies” I love this recipe because my family loves eating them. I adapted it from another recipe one year around Christmas when I had finally finished writing exams. That the cookies came out in Christmas colours was a happy coincidence. -Vicky 2 cups of all-purpose flour 2 tsps of baking powder ½ tsp of salt ½ cup of shortening ¼ cup of milk 1 egg 1 cup of white sugar 2-3 tbsp of vanilla extract A handful of maraschino cherries, cut into quarters In large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, egg, milk,…
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Our Favourite Christmas Recipes: Part One
Christmas is a time of creating fond memories, celebrating family traditions, and giving to others. In our homes, baking is an integral part of the Christmas celebration. There hasn’t been a Christmas that has gone by without someone pulling out the old recipe books and creating some tasty treats. With three days left till Christmas, we’ve decided to include some of our favourite recipes for the Christmas season, hopefully they can provide some inspiration for your own holiday baking! “Squished Reindeer” This is a recipe I started making a few years back and it has quickly turned into a baking tradition. My family fell in love with these tasty sweets…
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5 Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
Who doesn’t love a good Christmas movie? Come on, the snow, the romance, the deep lessons of morality? All wrapped up with a bow. Christmas movies have become an integral part of how many of us celebrate the holiday season. From providing comfort, to challenging our perceptions, to reminding us the true meaning of the season, movies help us connect to, understand, and appreciate all we have to be thankful for this time of year. While everyone has their favourites, the ones embedded in personal traditions, I thought I would share a few of my favourites with you. So get cozy, sit back, and enjoy! The Classic: It’s a Wonderful…
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8 Shows to Binge Watch Over the Holidays
The winter break is coming and you finally have free time to catch up on TV shows. But what should you watch while your favourites are on their winter hiatus? The following shows are some of my top picks to dive into during this break: Shameless Each minute of every episode of Shameless contains its own bit of drama. This show focuses on Fiona and her siblings, showing how they make their lives work with questionable parents. It’s a quick series to catch up on, with only 12 episodes in each season. You’re going to want to catch up quickly since the US sixth season premieres on January 10th. The first…
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Where Are You Christmas?: Unexpected (but Exceptional) Holiday Events
With the holiday season upon us, it comes as no surprise that the city has become a hot spot for festive events. For those wishing to avoid the large crowds of the Distillery District’s Christmas Market and the multitude of events taking place in Young-Dundas Square, discovering new, festive things to do can be difficult. Below, we have a list of some of the less crowded holiday events and activities happening in and around Toronto. Ugly Christmas Sweater Cocktail Cruise Ugly Christmas sweaters have become a staple of the holiday season and this cocktail cruise provides the opportunity to don your favourite hideous holiday attire and celebrate the season while…
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A Very Veggie Christmas
Take a bite of these vegetarian dishes for the holidays BY SOFIA VARGAS A vegetarian Christmas dinner is not a difficult task. Using aromatic spices, vibrant vegetables, fruits and your best wishes, you can create a feast that will showcase the season’s finest flavours. If you want to amaze your guests this holiday season, On the Danforth suggests preparing magnificent spinach and mushroom tarts, with a whole roasted cauliflower as second course. Spinach and Mushroom Tart Ingredients: 450g baby-leaf spinach 200g sliced mushrooms 20g chopped porcini mushrooms 1 chopped garlic clove 2tbsp olive oil 150ml cream Freshly grated nutmeg 8-10 sheets filo pastry 50g melted butter 25g grated parmesan…
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5 Holiday Events To Attend In Toronto
Are you wondering what to do during the holidays? Here is a list of five activities you can do on the Danforth and around the city to get you into the spirit of the season!
