Gratefully lucky to have the last week of the year off, I spent the morning running around town exchanging other peoples’ presents for them.
A gift for the Everyman was exchanged for several others in a more suitable size, while a duplicate Avedon book for his brother in-law was returned until something better arises.
After braving the calmer-than-expected Eaton Centre, I intended to head over to the AGO to wander around a few exhibits and then have lunch at Frank, but the blisteringly cold weather had other plans for me. Losing the feeling in my fingertips, I opted to hop a streetcar and head to The Hoof Cafe for lunch instead.
Once I arrived, I noticed that one of Toronto’s favourite food writers (Corey Mintz) was having lunch in the window, and as much as I might’ve wanted to introduce myself, I’m no groupie, so I kept to myself and hunkered down at the bar.
A short while later with a glass of wine in hand, I had a veritable smörgåsbord spread out in front of me.
The solution for such cold and gloomy weather was a bowl of richly flavoured brodo, a beef broth full of shaved turnips and greens, topped by a crunchy cornmeal crisp. Once I’d slurped a few spoonfuls, I vowed to learn how to make it myself, because it was absolutely exquisite, and the perfect way to take the edge off such harsh and blustery weather.
Woman cannot live on soup alone though, so I supplemented with a side of toast and jam, and some sabodet sausages with lentils. The sausage and lentils left me with that creamy porky mouth feel that is so helpful for signalling satiety, and also happened to be delish too!
The best part of all is that I still have 2 more days to enjoy the meaty decadence before I go back to work. I love staycations!
Until next time…
Tags: brodo, Corey Mintz, Grant Van Gameren, Porkosity, Restaurants, sabodet, sausage, soup, The Black Hoof, The Hoof Cafe
