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December 8th, 2006

The vitamin v radar started beeping loudly when we came across local food company Mikuni Wild Harvest that’s been creating waves stateside. Started by a young mushroom forager, it’s now supplying chefs from Thomas Keller to Masaharu Morimoto with its boutique line of sustainable, wild food products, such as sake-infused North American caviar.Its Tahitian Vanilla Bean-Infused Maple Syr ...

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charlotte fever

December 6th, 2006

Need a cool new CD to crank at your next dinner soiree?Get your hot little hands on the second ever CD from actress, singer and Marc Jacobs' muse Charlotte Gainsbourg, called 5:55.The famously jolie-laide daughter of actress Jane Birkin (the inspiration for Hermès’ Birkin bag) and French singer Serge Gainsbourg, she’s the recipe for sultry chic.Reminiscent of her mother’s breathy s ...

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yes of kors

December 5th, 2006

Drop everything. But not your wallet.Army & Navy discount department store has received a shipment of the amazing peep-toe Michael Kors wooden wedges and leather boots that were all the rage this fall.You won’t read this in their flyer (they must keep the designer names hush hush)—but our internal shoe spy confirms that a shipment of the top end Michael Kors leather wedges (black, cho ...

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brush with greatness

December 4th, 2006

Now here’s a reason to smile wide.We’re loving the Italian-made Organic Whitening Toothpaste by Kiss My Face that’s made with aloe vera.No yucky salt or baking powder, it’s tingly and minty due to natural peppermint, tea tree oil (which is an antiseptic) and silica and Icelandic moss, both natural whiteners.Not only does it kill germs and plaque, it also contains ingredients for he ...

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italian costco

December 1st, 2006

Victoria Drive favourite Bosa Foods has just opened a massive new warehouse store stocked with discount Italian groceries and deli items, perfect for stocking the Christmas pantry.Italy’s flag is red and green, so expect hundreds of beautifully packaged foodie stocking stuffers and gift basket ideas, like olive oil wrapped in gold foil.Don’t miss the fresh pasta bar with a view int ...

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toronto tell-all

November 30th, 2006

The latest and greatest from the Big Smoke.eatToritoA little Iberian-style tapas bar in Kensington market called Torito has tongues wagging both on and off the plate. Hope the friendly El-Slavadorian chef has grilled Sardinian sardines on the menu, and sit back in the casual room with a flank steak and a little tumbler of red wine. 276 Augusta Ave., 647-436-5874.shop (yorkville)Finn Bout ...

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break it, make it

November 29th, 2006

Whoops! Another glass smashed at a party.That’s music to the ears of the gals at Broken By Design mosaic studios: They’re in the business of breaking and making.Try a Christmas Ornament Class (2 hours, $30) where you can learn to make your own one-of-a-kind stained glass Christmas ball.A perfect girlfriend get-together, or mother-daughter bonding night, the classes include all materials ...

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tuques off

November 28th, 2006

The coolest holiday craft fair in the city has to be Tuque, a uniquely curated show at The Western Front art gallery.Entrance is free, and you’ll find vitamin v featured faves, such as leather handbags and shoes from Erin Templeton and Lovely Design letter sets and mailboxes.Brand new on the scene are gold-cast apple cores and cocktail swords from boyfriend/girlfriend jewellery team OpenC ...

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30-second manicure

November 27th, 2006

If your nails are looking less than perfect after a month of wearing super dark polish, fear not.We tested Trind Nail Brightener ($19.95) from the Netherlands and found it lives up to the hype.Touted as a quickie French manicure, the nail brightener goes on like a clear polish, only it has a subtle lavender hue. Working like a black light, it creates a whitening glow and a super high-finis ...

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no-knead bread

November 24th, 2006

The following recipe appeared in the New York Times recently and people have been posting their perfect loafs on food blogs.We adapted the original recipe by brushing it with olive oil and sprinkling it with coarse salt and we baked it in a Le Creuset pot.Present it as a hostess gift wrapped in parchment paper and tied with kitchen string and they’ll be calling you Martha in no time.no- ...

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