Toronto Travel: St. Lawrence Market

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I've been to St. Lawrence Market before; but I had an opportunity to appreciate the city in a whole different light as a resident of downtown Toronto. It was walking distance from my place and took no time at all to reach there. What was especially nice was how I didn't have to find parking in the chaos of Toronto traffic.

I definitely want to take the time to visit again and take some time to go through the vendors more slowly. I also have to bring more cash, as some locations (most locations) do not accept credit or debit cards.

Carousel Bakery: Famous Peameal Bacon Sandwiches

This location has received so much media attention and visits from famous celebrities (both from and outside of the cooking world).

{St. Lawrence Market Directory}

Breakfast Sandwich which included cheese, egg, and peameal bacon. 

Other Vendors

It was hard to tell if the fish was priced competitively with local grocery stores, but it looked super fresh!

The meats were fresh cuts and competitively fresh, especially chicken breasts. I became convinced after this trip to do my grocery shopping here!

Several mustards and finishing sauces up for sampling with pretzels and with meat. Delicious!

I'm not sure of the reputation of their cupcakes; however, they were quite pricey ($2.62 for a large cupcake).

Fit: Staying Motivated

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Niagara-on-the-Lake

This was a beautiful photoshoot that took place at Niagara-on-the-Lake near the Hydro towers. We played around with some really neat camera effects around sunset - it made for beautiful lighting :) 

Eat: Chicken Pesto Sandwich

The Recipe:

Recipe from Williams Sonoma

Toronto Fun: Groupon Hip Hop Classes @ OIP

OIP Dance Centre Hip Hop Classes

Website: http://www.oipdance.com/
Price: $22 for 16 Hip Hop Classes (worth $200)
Class: Beginner Hip Hop
Instructor: Danny Davalos
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/oipdance

You sign up for one (preferably with a friend) and attend two classes a week for two weeks to make the most of the Groupon (to get your money's worth). There are different instructors at the Hip Hop Classes, and they are treated as "drop ins", so unlike other classes where you progress from class to class and learn choreography which builds from the last class; these classes are almost like "drop ins".

I come in with very casual gym wear (shirt, shorts) whereas others dress more urban:

{Hip Hop Designs}

Toronto Fun: Friday Night Live @ the ROM

{Friday Night Live at the ROM}

Theme: Climate Change
Venue: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON
Coat Check: Bags are free, $2 for each garmet, strollers are $4
Admission: $12+ tax, purchased online to avoid the line
Ages: 19+
Dress Code: Business casual//semi-formal

Toronto Eats: Karelia Kitchen [Scandinavian Food]

Website: http://kareliakitchen.com/
Address:
1194 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M6H 1N2

I went to Karelia Kitchen with a few friends' birthday. I had never tried Scandinavian food. Food was delicious and service was wonderful.

From their Gallery

{Karelia Kitchen}

Toronto Fun: Paint Lounge

I had the opportunity to visit Paint Lounge with a girlfriend for her birthday! It was a lot of fun. They give you a blank canvas, 3 hours and a coffee. We attended the freestyle session where you get to work on any art of your choosing, or choose to attend a workshop.