Here's what's cooking around town today...
If you're thinking of surprising some US friends with Kinder toys this Christmas, think again! US Customs is on the lookout for trouble-makers like you who might not be thinking of the chyldrunn when you send those dangerous choking hazards across the border. [Canada.com]
We tend to make a point here at TasteTO of not attending openings or events (or at least not covering them) that we figure everyone else will be at, and this is why - 3 count 'em, 3 separate posts today about Guu Izakaya. I'm already tired of the place and I haven't even been there yet. [Compendium Daily] [Toronto Life: Daily Dish] [Foodpr0n.com]
A round up of the favourite meals of 2009 from the reviewers at Eye... at least one restaurant on that list is already gone. [Eye]
Chef Jeff Crump of the Ancaster Old Mill is in the hot seat talking about his favourite foods. [Cuisine Canada Scene]
Also in the hot seat in an interview with Ivy Knight is Anthony Rose of The Drake. [Fiesta Farms]
When the weather outside is frightful, nobody want s a gin and tonic - they want warm cozy cocktails. [Toronto Star]
One pot cooking - no, not that kind of pot, the fun kind. [Toronto Sun]


