silvergryphon

You're close enough to Kensington Market and there's always a small gathering of farmers at the City Hall. Some organics at both of these. s.g.

It was upstairs...main floor...near where the gadget store is. There was a carousel with packages of spices near one of the entrances. Sorry...I can't help you any more than that. I really don't take notice of the names of the places. I just know where I need to get my goodies. s.g.

Welcome Mario! Thank you for allowing us to throw out questions to you...and for answering them for us. My first question is: I can tell how passionate you are about what you do in the kitchen from watching your programs. If cooking and being a chef had not been a career choice, what other direction would you have taken in your life and why? My second question is: With all the equipment you work with and have at your disposal every day, what 5 items would you absolutely have to have in your kitchen and your reasons? Again...thank you so much. Deb aka - silvergryphon

These can also be purchased at the St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. s.g.

Been there, done that, wasn't impressed with the food. Rubbery chicken and cold, too! Would rather eat at the Mandarin...at least the food is hot there! But my knight did win all his battles!! s.g.