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Seafood (and Torrential Downpours) for Thought

June 25, 2012 By Lena

Oh, what a night!

When Samsung Canada invited @ShopwithRobin and me to The Toronto Zoo’s Seafood for Thought, let’s just say I shimmied into a happy dance. You see, I had seriously considered buying a pair of tickets to the fundraising event, but one of the awesome perks of being a blogger is that once in a while, a press invite comes at the perfect time.

(Seafood? Check. Lena? Check. Lena staking out the fish taco stand? Check.)

Now to pay homage to Samsung – and their very cool (pun intended) Twin Cooling System refrigerators, I’ll be publishing a separate post with a review of their amazing new home appliances and tips for eating fresh – straight from Kelly Anne Erdman, the Performance Dietitian for Team Canada at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

However, for the moment, I bring you Seafood for Thought.

What is it?

“The unique and elegant outdoor setting, delicious seafood tastings prepared by Toronto’s top chefs, chocolate fountain, wine pairings and of course some WILD animal encounters makes Seafood For Thought this year’s fundraising event you don’t want to miss!”

Hang on. Did they say “unique” outdoor setting? Because this was unique, alright.

To be fair, it wasn’t The Toronto Zoo’s fault. No one can predict Mother Nature’s temperament! Upon arriving at the OUTDOOR event, the sky clouded over something awful and the winds picked up exponentially. Before Robin and I had set one foot inside the venue, we were greeted by glasses crashing to the floor, screams of surprise, and tents hoisted 10 feet into the air.

(Not gonna lie; I thought I was going to die. And that would’ve been the ultimate embarrassment – being taken out by a flying tent at a fish event. Sheesh.)…

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Filed Under: Food Tagged With: fundraising, Seafood for Thought, sustainable seafood, The Toronto Zoo

Bento Sushi: Spring Into Deliciousness

April 2, 2012 By Lena

If you’ve read my previous posts on Bento Sushi, you’ll know that I’ve been indulging in their products on a weekly basis for YEARS now… in fact, no supermarket stop is complete without a tray of their famous “Handcrafted Sushi. Ready to Roll.”

In addition to their fresh, delicious, and always convenient creations, I love that Bento places a keen emphasis on creativity – coupled with quality. In fact, one clear example of their continued appreciation for ingenuity was their recent Bento Iron Chef Competition –

“1,100 Chefs from across Canada showcased their talents and creativity, ultimately leading to one Chef, being crowned the Iron Chef Champion. The competition required supreme skill, exact precision, and flawless execution.”


I sighed about 16 times while watching that video. (Mmmm…) Congratulations to Chef Zi Zong Chen – the very first Bento Sushi Iron Chef Champion! Well deserved, I’m sure :)

Now if you’re a Bento Sushi lover like me (and how can you not be?), you’ll want to indulge in their latest Limited Edition Sushi Spring Rolls: Coconut Tempura Shrimp Roll, Seven Spice California Roll and Seven Spice & Coconut Tempura Sushi Combo. The rolls will only be available until June 2, 2012 – you’ve got exactly two months to devour the delicious goodness!

I was very fortunate to receive their latest offerings for review (when have I ever turned down free sushi? That would be never!) and was only too excited to share them with my husband, another sushi lover. In fact, we stole a peek of the new rolls while grocery shopping, and almost bought a tray before the review items arrived. #obsessed…

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Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Bento Sushi, Iron Chef Competition, review, Spring Limited Edition, sustainable seafood

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