Juice Cleanse Toronto

Summer body not ready for Summer? :( Turn that frown upside down as Fabulous Faith's Juice Cleanse is back! Lose weight and purge yucky toxins in only 5 Days!

This special Juice based Cleanse has been designed using high quality all natural products like: Chia, Spirulina, Flax Seed, Green Tea & so much more.

Fabulous Faith generally only provides this cleanse to her Celebrity clientele in preparation for photo-shoots, commercials, movies & other work functions.  But for a limited time it's available to the general public and results are 100% guaranteed!

Priced at only $300 including delivery to your home or office.  Sign-up today to join the next cleanse and receive these high powered fresh juices, smoothies, teas, low-carb snacks and salads!  This is a Juice Cleanse Like no other!

Cleanse Schedule:
Day 1 & 2 (Liquid Only)
Day 3 - Liquids & Fab Faith Cleanse Trail Mix
Day 4 - Liquids, Trail Mix, Snack Salad & Entree Salad
Day 5 - Liquids, Trail Mix, Snack Salad & Entree Salad

Here is a photo of the Juice Cleanse Day 1 & 2!

Toronto Juice Cleanse

**Delivery is available throughout the GTA

Barsa Taberna Toronto Review - Fabulous Faith

I have been meaning to attend Barsa Taberna for quite some time now.  Their social media photos of exotic flavourful tapas European atmosphere in downtown Toronto constantly luring me.  My schedule finally freed up and I needed some one-on-one time with my teenager so yesterday was the lucky day.

I am as most Torontonians, familiar with the neighbourhood, located just next to St. Lawrence market off Esplanade in old Toronto. Originally founded in the late seventeen hundreds it lends perfectly to the design of the restaurant that acclimatizes you to the culture and atmosphere of Barcelona.

The interior is very contemporary while the feeling is warm, the original stonework and wooden beams have been reverted back to the original time period and fused with Spanish design of the same age.  The décor is suggestive of Picasso, spectacular and authentic to the Spanish concept.  Essentially you are stepping into Spain for the evening and visiting a luxury Tapas bar without having to leave the city, these escapes are something I look for all of the time, mini-vacations from the day-to-day routine help me to be creative.

Now on-to the food, I started out with Market ceviche a beautiful plate painted with charred eggplant topped with Nikkei Tigers Milk, Piquillo slaw and crunchy puffed Wild rice.  The flavours and textures are perfect, there were also house made pickled pearl onions that might have been the best savoury pickle I have ever tried.  The portion is very generous, enough for a light lunch or for two or three guests.

Next up we had the Pan Con Tomate, a beautiful platter featuring black garlic, avocado mousse and vine ripened tomatoes along with a variety of tasty chips including Thuet, sourdough and delicious “Barsa Chips” which are light and crispy spice infused sensations.

Very interesting up next was the Brassicas Salad presenting their 62 degree egg adorned with old-fashioned mustard, kimchi, cabbage slaw and broccoli puree.  It’s like Spanish luxury version of the ever popular Korean Bim bo bap with a beautiful modern presentation. Upon contact, the egg oozes out delicious goodness and creamy succulence over the accompaniments elevating the flavour profile and soothing your palate.

While I enjoyed the salad, the crispy bass arrived and my daughters eyes brightened she loved the burnt cucumber aioli although I said it was cream sauce (side note: all parents should try to relate menu items to ones that are familiar to their kids! Works every time!) I was able to grab a bite with the carrot slaw and the fish was sweet, moist and tender while the Banyuls vinegar highlighted the delicate flavours. Unfortunately it disappeared to quickly for me to photograph so you will have to attend yourself ;)

From the hot menu we tried the BBQ Ribs, the plate started with a light salsa verde beneath a crispy house made corn and bean pupusa topped with soft juicy ribs and a mandarin miso glaze balanced with acidic house made sauerkraut .  Also delicious and totally authentic! Accompanied by the super flavourful Patates Bravas, crispy and savoury flavour packed nuggets of potatoes drizzled with chorizo aioli and bravas sauce.  Just these potatoes alone will have me coming back over and over again!  

We had a sharing platter for dessert, the sweet Tapas for two.  Which not only featured my daughter’s favorite brown sugar squares but also the best mango sherbet I have ever tried!   

Barsa Taberna is a gem in downtown Toronto, an innovative step out of the metropolis and into the laid back European lifestyle we all envy.  For those who crave flavour, spice and the exotic, Barsa Taberna is most certainly a must try!

Fabulous Faith at Barsa Tabera

**Special thank you to Aras for the invitation

Good Food for Good - Eat 2 Feed TO - Fabulous Faith

On May 1^st 2015, Fabulous Faith had the pleasure of attending the socially good dining series, Eat 2 Feed T.O. hosted by Good Food for Good; a Toronto based social enterprise dedicated to making a difference one meal at a time.

You arrive to Historic Montgomery`s Inn in old Etobicoke and enter into a large dining room with marvelous millwork and a large wood burning fireplace.  A stunning large grand piano is off to one side where a beautiful woman sits playing soft music.  You are taken to your seat to find Neal Brothers Pink Himalayan kettle chips and immediately offered your choice of chilled local Southbrook Wines.  It is easy to start up conversations with your neighbour as chatting about this good cause and the benefits to the community, the awesome food or the beautiful intimate environment.

The food is fusion, 3 courses of Mexican / Indian / Canadian awesomeness.  As this takes place in Toronto, our diverse backgrounds and love of healthy choices are well suited to the options of chicken or vegan.  So the ambiance is set, great people out to support a great cause, a beautiful intimate atmosphere and now of course the lovely menu.

The first course options were Oaxaca Arbol Mexican Sliders (Vegan) or Endive Chicken Tacos.  Both plates featured three large bites of dramatic spice and texture, exciting your palate while stimulating your senses.  The salad course was adorned with fresh berries and sunflower seeds offering a sweet break to your palate. 

Then along came the main, first for the meat eaters; Uber tender Chicken Tikka Skewers with curried coconut basmati rice sauced to be with a light coriander-mint aioli and spicy Vindaloo roasted squash was by far the highlight of the night.  The flavours of India filled my mouth, I especially enjoyed the Vindaloo squash a sweet savoury revelation of aromas filled my mouth and paired perfectly with the Southbrook Rose.  The vegan option was an eye-catching Coconut Curry Quinoa Bowl topped with sweet potato, cauliflower, chick peas and served with a side of Tikka Masala potatoes.  For the vegan guests this menu was especially thoughtful as vegan food can be rather bland and uninspired.

Finally :) there was dessert!  The Historic Syllabub and original dessert from the Officer`s Kitchen was executed perfectly.  The cream, wine and lemons a frothy mousse that coated your tongue and cleansed away the exotic flavours of the evening leaving your mouth refreshed and ready to enjoy the rest of your Friday evening.

Don`t let me forget the best part!  All profits are donated to Food Share to help deliver healthy food and food education in Toronto!  A dinner out for a great cause!

So now that you are ready to go… The next dates are July 3^rd, September 4^th and November 6^th 2015!

For more information on this hot destination for Toronto Foodies and Philanthropists please visit:  http://goodfoodforgood.ca/eat2feedto/ 

Fabulous Faith at Good Food For Good's - Eat 2 Feed TO

Spring Chick Pea Salad Recipe - Fabulous Faith

Fabulous Faith's Spring Chick Pea Salad Recipe

Medieval Times Toronto - Fabulous Faith News

As my daughters and I approached we were immediately seduced by the smell of roast chicken and garlic that perfumed the grounds of Toronto’s Exhibition place.  

We climbed the stairs and entered into the beautifully decorated lobby filled with eager guests and collected our black and white crowns.  On route to the stadium we passed through the gift shop, ornamented in a medieval theme with archaic dark colours and high ceilings.  

As we entered the staffs were all dressed in costume and busily serving beverages to the already packed house.  We made our way down the stairs guided by our wench and arrived at our table decorated with medieval place settings and took our seats.  The theatre style tournament began as soon as our drinks were served and we were treated to show horses performing tricks while enjoying our appetizers.

I was surprised that my generally picky-eaters loved food!  The soup, lightly seasoned baked chicken and buttery corn on the cob are perfectly kid-friendly and the buttery tart and coffee at the end is exactly the kick us parents need to withstand the drive home with your excitement filled bunch. 

The best part about eating at Medieval Times is the experience and taking that “step back in time” so many stories can be shared and lessons can be learned about how people ate were entertained before technology.  Stadium tournaments were the TVs for kids back then and it’s always a great idea to take a break and see some live action. Also super fun for my daughters was skipping the cutlery and eating with your hands medieval style.  My family frequents exotic South Asian and African restaurants so we are definitely a “hands-on” bunch.

 

Fabulous Faith at Medieval Times

If you’re looking to perk up that family dinner out you should certainly visit a Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. With locations across North America the castle of your dreams is closer and way more affordable than you think!

Special Thank You To Medieval Times Toronto!

Oster Versa Blender & Hand Blender - Fabulous Faith News

Fabulous Faith using the Oster Versa Blender

At this year’s Toronto Food & Drink Market I had the pleasure of using some new Oster Appliances.  Each day last weekend on the new Health & Wellness Stage, I did cooking presentation’s that demonstrated how to prepare some of my Raw Food Diet recipes. 

The first recipe I prepared was a Tropical Superfood Smoothie using Sour sop, Avocados, Mangoes and Bananas.  The Oster Versa blender featured a smoothie button right on the front so there was no confusion just fill and push to start.  Once in action, it blended the fruits to the perfect consistency with what’s most easily described as some kind of smart sensor technology.  

The next recipe I prepared was a Raw Tomato Sauce; I used my Oster Hand Blender right in the bowl as it allows you to carefully control the texture of the sauce.  After just a few moments of blending, the tomatoes, basil and seasonings were reduced to a perfect thick pink healthy sauce, ready to serve immediately.

The final and most challenging recipe was my raw cauliflower soup which requires blending rough uncooked cauliflower to a creamy succulent thick soup.  I had my assistant rinse out the blender while I was making the tomato sauce so I reached for that as right beside the smoothie button was a button labelled soup.  I placed the chopped cauliflower; spices and a little coconut milk in the jar of the blender place the lid on top, pushed the soup button and hoped for the best. 

To my surprise, within seconds the cauliflower was reduced the perfect soup consistency and ready to serve, go Versa!  My favorite feature is definitely that you can place the jar on the stand in any direction and there’s no weird, confusing locking system that you have to beat. Just place it on the stand push the button and within seconds, Food! Yay! 

I would highly recommend the Oster Versa Blender and Hand Blender if you are looking to make cooking healthy at home easier and more efficient.

Xo,

Fabulous Faith

Fabulous Faith and her Oster Versa Blender