Wendel Clark's Classic Grill and Bar

“Wendel was a man with a stick in his hands.  Who learned how to play in Kelvington S-A-S-K.” (Rheostatics-Ballad of Wendel Clark)

Hello Everyone,

In 1985 this great hockey player was drafted first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs.  He made a huge impact on hockey and on the city of Toronto.  He made the city proud and to this day Leaf fans everywhere still smile when the name “Wendel Clark” is mentioned. I not only got a chance to watch this great man play hockey, but, I idolized the hound line.  The hound line is the reason I am a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.

So, when I got an opportunity to go to Wendel Clark’s Classic Grill and Bar in Vaughan, I got to do my “happy dance.” LOL I was pleasantly greeted by a great staff and was delighted to discover the atmosphere  was fantastic. Wait, it gets better.  My pulled pork sandwich was amazing, the chicken sliders made me sing but when I got an autographed Wendel jersey, I became the happiest girl in the bar. Now, the only thing left would be to meet “Captain Crunch” in person! I met Russ Courtnall. I met Gary Leeman.  Now, I need the last member of that “hound line” to make my life complete. Ha-ha.  I suppose I could go eat there every weekend, and hope to see Wendel.  The food is incredible, but would that make me a stalker? LOL

Wendel Clark’s Classic Grill and Bar in Vaughan, has truly won my heart.  If you are a Wendel Clark fan, you will be in heaven at this bar.  I have been there twice in the last month. No, I am not trying to stalk Wendel, I actually do really enjoy the food. LOL Check out their website for location, menu and reservations. www.wendelclarks.com

Wendel, you inspire all Leaf fans.  You have made this city proud.  It was an honour to get to eat at your bar.  Thank you, to the staff at Wendel Clark’s Bar for making my experience incredible and a special thank you to David, for my amazing jersey!!!

Until next time boys and girls, “remember, to always just be yourself, it will eventually one day pay off…”

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Check out my pictures from Wendel’s Bar!! 

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Yam Chops Event !! Vegetarian Butcher Shop!!

“I don’t eat no meat, no dairy, no sweets.  Only ripe vegetables, fresh fruit and whole wheat…” (Dead Prez)

Hello Everyone,

A few days ago I was invited to a Blogger event at this new, amazing vegetarian butcher and prepared foods store. Yam Chops is a vegetarian butcher shop! I know, it sounds crazy but I really loved their food.  It made me actually think about going healthy. LOL.

I got to sample an array of foods.  I have to say, I kept going back to get a Tuna-Less Tuna Slider. LOL.  Maybe, the word slider made me want more of this treat but I could not stop eating it.  It was made with Free Range Chick peas, dressed with vegan mayonnaise, dill pickle, red onion and nori.  It was mashed to a “tuna” like consistency.  I have to say, it tastes sooooo good.  I mean, I don’t even eat fish. LOL.  I know, it wasn’t actually tuna but it did taste like tuna.

I then sampled some of the Carrot Lox Bites.  WOWWWW. Delicious!! They were organic carrots marinated in a Smokey spice blend and baked to have a smooth texture.  It was served with cashew sour cresm, capers and dill.  Yam Chops, carrot lox bites has been acknowledged by wild salmon across Canada with a “Two pectoral Fins UP”!! Ha-ha!! I have to say, I was very impressed at this cute shop that came up with some great treats for all vegetarians and vegans. 

Now, I even took some things home to eat!! LOL.  That is how much I enjoyed the food at Yam Chops.  I bought myself some No pulled Pork, Veggie Burger and yes yes, an Italian “sausage”.  You knew I would somehow bring up the Italian food. LOL.

Yam Chops was gracious enough to give out goodie bags to all blogger’s. The goodie bags included their Mango Tamarind Chutney and Nothing but Heirlooms Tomato Sauce.  I have not yet tried these products but tonight guess who is having a Veggie Burger for dinner?!?  LOL

Thank you to Yam Chops for hosting such a fun event and for giving me an opportunity to learn about healthy foods. I enjoyed your Watermelon juice and all your amazing treats.  If you are vegetarian or vegan you must check out Yam Chops.  It has some amazing goodies that are healthy and taste fantastic! Believe it or not, I wish I bought some of that Tuna-less Tuna to take home.  I’m telling you, it was really tasty.  Great job yam chops, I almost want to become vegetarian. Ha-ha

Check out their website at www.yamchops.com they deliver boys and girls!! Not to where I live but if they can deliver to your home or office, try them!!!!

Until next time boys and girls, “remember, to always just be yourself, it will eventually pay off...”

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Here are some pictures of my evening at Yam Chops!!!

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Fancy Franks Hot Dogs!! OMG!! Gourmet Hot Dogs!!

“Hot dog, hot dog, the problem’s solved…hot dog hot diggety dog...” (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)

Hello Everyone,

As a little girl, I can always remember loving hotdogs.  They always made me feel happy.  Ketchup, Relish, Mustard, all of it, made me one happy little girl.  Walking into Fancy Franks was like walking into heaven.  Their menu was like winning a lottery. LOL.  My head was spinning, not knowing which one to try.

Frankie Goes to Buffalo with Chicken Bacon, Carrots, Celery, Blue Cheese Dressing and Buffalo Wing Sauce was the winner.  That hot dog was sooooooooo good.  I have dreams of this hot dog.  I want another one soooooo bad.  Listen, I’m not just saying this because I love Hot Dogs, I’m telling you that Fancy Franks is a true gem. I wish they would open one up near my house!!!!!!

I was very lucky to get a chance to try their Fancy 90210 hot dog and also my friends their mini donuts!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!! My favorite was the Nutella and crushed Biscotti, but, I think I’m biased with that one because we all know, I’m Italian. You have to pick Nutella. Ha-ha. They were all delicious. We had a variety, the cinnamon sugar, lemon curd and strawberry and powdered sugar donuts. PLEASE, open a Fancy Franks near me!!!!! There are still so many things on the menu, I must try!

I want to thank everyone at Fancy Franks for treating me like a hot dog queen LOL.  Thank you, to Tuan, Vicky, Steven and the rest of the staff for making my experience a great one!! Fancy Franks, now has 2 locations.  You need to go try one soon! Here is their website for any information, you may need. www.fancyfranks.com.

I hope, they open one soon near me. I mean a girl needs her gourmet Hot Dogs!! I have my eye on the Southern Fancy; it has pulled pork on it!!!!!! LOVE IT!!! If I am ever in the Bloor St area again, you better believe that I will be in Fancy Franks!

Until next time boys and girls, “remember, to always just be yourself, it will eventually pay off...”

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Here are my pictures from my amazing day at Fancy Franks!!!!

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Irene's Celebrity Cakes!! Italian Bakery

“Sugar, ah honey honey. You are my candy girl and you’ve got me wanting you...” (Archies)

Hello Everyone,

I am so excited to tell you all about this amazing bakery and lady!  Before I begin this post, I want to thank one of my amazing followers on twitter for helping me find her!!!  Thank you, @PeterTetro.  You made my birthday!

My favorite type of cake is sfoglia.  If made correctly, this cake will give you goose bumps when you eat it. LOL. Ok, I’m going to tell you this, not only did I get goose bumps, the smile on my face from eating my birthday cake, has not left! My family and I use to drive to La Sem in Mississauga to get our sfoglia.  Anyone who lives in the GTA knows that La Sem use to be the bakery to buy sfoglia.  Well, now, because of my great follower on twitter, I FOUND IRENE!!!! She was the one who use to work at La Sem and now has her own bakery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In 2007, Irene’s Celebrity Cakes opened its doors in Mississauga!

I have to say meeting Irene was fantastic.  She is the sweetest lady.  Everyone, who comes into that bakery, loves her.  It is so obvious, that she is a true star.  Not only can Irene bake cakes but she has some serious Zeppole. The best Zeppole!  I ate and I’m not kidding 7 of them. LOL. WOWWWWW! You need to go to this bakery before the end of June, and get a Zeppole.  You know, I’m going back for them.  I can’t stop thinking of them.  Ha-ha

Who needs Buddy on cake boss Canada? We have Irene Chito! Irene told me that she use to work at McCall’s. In fact, McCall’s was the first bakery to make the Lady Diana and Prince Charles cake. LOL.

A husband and three children, this incredible lady is known throughout Mississauga.  She can bake, decorate and is Italian.  Ok, I know, you were waiting for that one! LOL. I am so thrilled that I had an opportunity to speak with Irene and see how she bakes.  I feel like I just won the lottery.  Hey, fantastic Zeppole and Sfoglia, I did win the lottery.

Thank you so much, Irene’s Celebrity cakes for my LV cake and for my Daddy’s birthday cake! It is always a pleasure to meet good people, and you guys are not only sweet but made me feel so welcomed!

Check out their website for all the incredible cakes!! www.irenescelebritycakes.ca THE BEST ITALIAN BAKERY IN THE GTA!!!!!!!!!!!!

For more of my posts, please visit my blog at www.justbeingmeluvuholts.blogspot.ca.

Until next time boys and girls, “remember to always just be yourself, it will eventually pay off...”

NOW, you need to see these pictures from my experience at this bakery!! LOVE THEM!! Xoxoxox

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Terra Cotta Cookie Company!!!

“C is for cookie, that’s good enough for me...OH, cookie, cookie, cookie starts with C. “(Sesame Street)

Hello Everyone,

On May 13^th 2014, I had the best experience.  I got to tour a cookie company and got to see how cookies are made.  Not only did this great company allow me to tour their facilities, I got to EAT COOKIES!!! LOL.  I need to begin my post with thanking Terra Cotta Cookies for welcoming me and would like to thank one of my amazing followers on twitter @candlemom3 who suggested I try these great cookies!

There is so much work involved in packaging and making cookies.  The atmosphere at Terra Cotta Cookies was like one big happy family.  Everyone has a specific job, and everyone works in harmony. Did you know that cookies need to be weighed? They even need to make sure they are proportional when designed before baking.  Get this guys and gals, they need to go through a metal detector after packaging! Yup, I saw the metal detector! SOOOOO COOL!!! I felt like I was on an episode of Rosanne, when they had to assemble products. Ha-ha. My favorite part was trying the cookies. Desiree is product developer at Terra Cotta Cookies.  She gets to taste cookies to make sure, they taste just right.  I even got to try a few and give them my input. LOL.  I have no idea if she liked my suggestions but I will be waiting for my World Cup cookie!! (Wink)

This is a great company who does so much work with fundraising activities.  If you are looking for a cookie company to help you raise money for your event, you need to give Kym a shout.  She can give you so much information on how to raise funds for your school, charity or your tummy! LOL. 

I know, you want to know if Terra Cotta Cookies has Gluten Free products. Yes, yes GLUTEN FREE products are available!! They have more than cookies, they have cookie dough, muffins, cakes, cupcakes, and so much more!  This is a peanut and nut free environment boys and girls and they are H.A.C.C.P certified.  They also sell dough drops.  Dough drops are for people like me, who just want to act like they “baked” LOL.  Place the drop of dough on the baking pan and bake away!! Perfect, for busy moms! They are open to the public!! For any other information on this great company, please visit their website at www.terracottacookies.com

Thank you Kym and the Terra Cotta Cookie Family for having me. I enjoyed eating all those cookies! My family enjoyed all your cookies!  I cannot wait to see my World Cup cookie and to see your yummy seasonal holiday designs.

Until next time boys and girls remember, “ to always just be yourself, it will eventually pay off.” ©justbeingmeluvuholts

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Here are my pictures from this fantastic day!!!!!

 

Frank's Pizza House!! Italian Pizza!! Italian Food!!

“I fell in love with the pizza girl.  Now I eat pizza everyday…” (Jonas Brothers)

 

Hello Everyone,

Frank’s Pizza House located on St. Clair Ave West is a family owned business with some great Italian food.  It is a small but quaint place that has the feel of home.  The old school nature and feel is immediately felt when you walk through the doors.

I have been to quite a few restaurants in the city.   What’s different about this one is that you really feel like you are part of the family when eating here.  The pizza is good.  We ordered two, the Diavola and the Nicolino.  I had to order the Nicolino; I mean my full name is Nicoletta.  It was like eating a pizza sort of named after me. I hope someday I get a pizza named after me, anyone willing to do that? LOL I asked Giorgio his inspiration for the name of that pizza, as it is not usually something you see on menus.  He told me, he named it after his son.  In fact, all his 4 kids have pizzas named after them.  How cool is that?  You all know, I had to meet his son. LOL.  He kind of has my name. Ha-ha

What’s the one thing at this restaurant that keeps me wanting more? THE CALZONE!!  WOW! Giorgio, you made me one fantastic calzone.  I took my calzone to go.  I wanted to share with my family my experience but when I got home, I swallowed it whole. LOL. You have to go try the calzone at this place! INCREDIBLE! How incredible is it? Well, as we were eating, John Catucci from the TV show, “you gotta eat here”, walks in to pick up his order. I’m sorry John, that I missed you coming back in to say hello to me. 

I want to thank Giorgio at Frank’s Pizza House for the great food, amazing conversation and for making me one fantastic calzone! LOL.  Now, I wish I took 2 home.  I would also like to thank St. Clair Ave West Eats for giving me a 20$ gift card to Frank’s Pizza House.

 For more information, you can visit their site at www.frankspizzahouse.com.

I hope you all get to go try the food at this charming restaurant soon! Until next time boys and girls, “remember, to always just be yourself, it will eventually one day, pay off.” © justbeingmeluvuholts

For more of my blog posts, please visit my site at www.justbeingmeluvuholts.blogspot.ca.

Now, here are my pictures of my adventure at the pizza place!!