Cooks & Chefs
Chef Jill
This trained chef & expert recipe developer uses her knowledge, tricks & hacks (and good humour) to bring out your inner 5-star chef! Your loved ones will be begging for seconds before they have even finished their first plate!
Frosted Dream bakes
This buttercream addict lets her baking dreams unfold in her Instagram feed. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu and still located in Paris, her feed inspires our love of all things dessert; we’re sure that she will give you sweet dreams too!
Sandra's Rezepte
This ‘grammer has inspired us to recreate more than one of her mouth watering recipes. She’s a hobby cook with a flare for style! Based in Germany she shares beautiful photos and delicious but practical recipe ideas.
Carol Turner
One of our favourite food bloggers and recipe developers, Carol has achieved deserved celebrity in Peterborough, Ontario and area. Her feed features beautiful photography and fabulous creations; it will have you drooling!
Stephanie's Kitchen
This Instagram account features the brilliant home cooking of a Scottish chef living in Suffolk, England. If you see something you’d like to cook just ask; Stephanie is always happy to share!
Nana's Kitchen
Naheda is a creative Lebanese chef who generously shares her recipes – often by video. She is a genuinely lovely person, and following her feed is informative, tons of fun and delicious! Show her some love and you’ll get tons in return!
Dave Sherotski
Words fail us trying to describe Dave, but let’s give it it a try. Dave is a Philly Food God, Grazing Board Overlord & Food Porn Star. His captions are required reading; he not only cracks us up, he makes us think. Love this guy!
Food Spotters
Carbs and Cocktails
Toronto-based food lover, traveller, cocktail aficionado and socially conscious commentator. Her feed will have you drooling – and thinking!
The Sandwich Quester
“He don’t want none unless it’s on a bun, hun!” A great, unpretentious feed for burger, wrap and sandwich lovers. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Maribel Taste of Italy
Maribel is a dear friend who lives in Bologna , the self-proclaimed food capital of a food-obsessed country. Follow her for great recipes; meet her in Bologna for great food tours of a fabulous city.
The Richwon
When we find a great Instagram account we pay attention; and @therichwon is all of that. Great photography and super content make this food lover well worth a follow if you’re heading to Vancouver.
Soul Food To
We adore Sharon and her feed. Sharon is a lover of both soupy noodles and local businesses. Her authentic feed shares recipes and restaurant reviews that will spark your hunger.
Foodhism
Somewhere between a religious experience and an addiction comes… Foodhism. If you love food, you’ll appreciate Ken’s instagram!
Samartang
One of our fav Insta-buddies, Sara M. Tang is a superb cook and co-founder of Kopi Thyme, artisanal gourmet sauces from Malaysia and south-east Asia. She loves making connections; say hi from us!
Kristy Junek
Self proclaimed coffee and caffeine addicte, Kristy is a one-person aggregator of on-point coffee memes. Always good fun that’s worth a laugh – especially over the first cup of coffee in the morning!
louchiafullo
Lou is a self-described home chef who cooks amazing food and generously shares his mouthwatering recipes. If Lou doesn’t inspire you to cook and appreciate great food, we can’t help you!
Bappy Girl
A tasty instagram feed run by Donna Shin. Cooking, baking & eating in Toronto – and chronicles of wonderful travel and food adventures too!
Food Bloggers
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Bappy Girl
A tasty blog run by Donna Shin. Donna is comfortable cooking, baking & eating in Toronto. If you’re a homemade pizza lover this account is for you!
Nosh & Nibbles
Based in Vancouver, this blog explores the food, travel and the lifestyle. All restaurant reviews include information on food, decor and service
Banff Blog
If you’re more into the long-held tradition of visiting Banff National Park, and the Banff Townsite, Cameron and Natasha are here to help. So much to see; so little time!
Italy Foodies
Lori and Angelo are a travel writer and photography team who have been “slow travelling” Italy for ten years. They are a wealth of information on food travel in Italy.
Just One Cookbook
The brilliant and generous Nami provides recipes, tips, and inspiration to prepare delicious Japanese food – one of our favourites – at home.
Nosh and Nibbles
Vancouver based Hanson Do explores food and travel. He goes beyond the food and discusses service and decor as well.
Food Ranger
Check out Canadian food adventurer Trevor James for tips on how to find great food in China and learn about this drool-worthy cuisine.
Good Food Toronto
A physical therapist by day, a foodie by night. Follow his adventures across our great city!
Road Trip Alberta
A group of enthusiastic Albertans who have lived in all corners of the province share their best finds! It is led by two travelers and bloggers who were raised in Alberta, circled the world several times, and then returned to see more of their home province.
The Pros
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Vancouver Magazine
Most great cities have an eponymous magazine to help guide you through the local food and culture scene. For over 50 years Vancouver Magazine has been all of that. Check out their fabulous content!
Food and Drink
Not only a rich resource for food recipes, but also a treasure trove of cocktail recipes, wine suggestions and, most important of all, great pairings!
TasteCooking.com
At TASTE, the glue that binds together everything they do is their quest to understand the foods we eat. There’s an equal measure of culture stories that dive into the zeitgeist to explore why there’s more to dinner than meets the eye.
Noms Magazine
Noms is a relatively new (2018) YVR-based food and lifestyle hub. They cover food spots, restaurants, things to do, places to stay and general happenings in six cities across Canada, and a few in the USA. Well worth a peek if you’re on the move.
Italy Magazine
Eponymous magazines are always a good starting point for travellers, and this is no exception. Their food recommendations and commentary are well worth a look.
Edible Toronto
Edible Toronto celebrates local food culture season by season, community by community. Their mission is to be the community resource that connects the dots of seasonal, locally grown foods.
enRoute
Food and travel are soulmates, so it’s no surprise that the folks from enRoute have it going on. This is more than just fluffy “pass the time on a flight reading”, These folks know their stuff and routinely have some pretty good tips to share!
The World's 50 Best
There are lots (and lots) of “best of” lists out there, but we feel that this is one of the best (see what we did there?!). While we’ll never get to eat at most of the amazing restaurants listed, it’s always fun to check them out and dare to dream!
Foodhism
“Toronto: One Bite at a Time” Toronto’s largest food and drink magazine with long reads, new restaurant profiles, recipes and more! One of our go-to’s.
Toronto Life
Food and drink of course, but a whole lot more! Check them out to keep tabs on Toronto events, social issues and our city’s vibrant culture and diversity.
Savour Calgary
Helping you navigate Calgary’s food and events scene! They also provide a great guide to local producers and shops.
Blog TO
Toronto’s source for restaurant reviews, event listings and other awesome finds.
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