Go For Tea Tea Room Review

Make a wish! There are stars in the sky! No, they are actually light bulbs hanging from the ceiling of Go For Tea at the Scarborough location. But seriously, it is pretty... and it is huge, it is located at the center of the cafe (with the size of this place, calling it a cafe is a bit of an understatement). The place can seem like a maze for those who are visiting the place for the first time because 1. it is dim inside (I think you get the picture... from this picture... XD) and 2. whenever you turn a corner you can expect to barge into one of their larger tables (in rooms).

Go For Tea has earned a reputation for having better choices and prices than other bubble tea places, with it's decorations and interior design, it certainly attracts a lot of bubble tea-ers (and people who just want to look for an environment to chill)

As a frequent goer to this place, I enjoy it's popcorn chicken, I think it is one of the best I have ever had.

One of my friends once said that if you want a better deal, you should pay the extra $1 to make your drink large, because their large sizes is almost double the size of their regular size drinks.

However, the downside of this place, due to its popularity, you would have to wait to get seats even on weeknights.

Destiny's Scarborough Location review

For those who are old enough to remember, in the past Destiny's Tea at Scarborough was known for its bad service and serving unhygienic Cockroach drinks. They ended up "renovating and reopening a few months later.

After visiting this place for the first time in 2 years. I have seen some improvement. The servers are a bit better and the .

I tried a lunch special which consists of 1 dish (with rice) with a basic bubble tea. I think their cooking hasn't improved much (or at all), I do find the price reasonable for the amount of food there is though.

I also like the environmental, they have put effort into making their cafe look better and chatting friendly.

I should also mention the mint toothpicks they had available at their concierge which is quite delightful to "taste".

Overall, I would give this place a 3.5/5 points deducted for their minimal cooking skills and minimal service.

Juicy Fruit's Apple Pie Dessert Gum review

I was very skeptical when I found these at a nearby grocery store, how can gum possibly taste like Apple Pie? The first bite proved me wrong. It tastes like Apple Pie!! :O with all the tart shell, the filling,. it is so very weird!!

I don't know how Juicy Fruit does it, but at the first chew, you start tasting the shell of the pie (the tart?) then as you chew some more, the apple and syrupy essence fills your mouth.

The claim that it is sugar-free gum is possible, since I got the weird substitute sugar after taste.

It is definitely worth to try, as you will be very surprised as to how to can taste like apple pie! However I wouldn't recommend taking this gum seriously, after an hour (or maybe two?) of chewing it, I can feel it beginning to melt away, and the taste is not long lasting as other gums (I think the pastry taste fades away in less than 15 mins of chewing).

Skin79 SUE Hydrating Gel review

I finally got my hands on a Skin79 product and it is amazing!


The description at the back of the box describes it as a optimim hydration management system. It contains HYDRA-NGC and Phyto-Marine Complex that contain skin activating components.

container of Skin79 SUE Hydrating Gel

Basically, this is a hydrating gel to target dehydrated skin surface and restore the skin back to it's ideal moisture level. It then forms a moisture band on the skin protecting it and helping the skin maintain skin softness.

Thoughts:

• really works
• affordable
• you can feel your skin absorb this product
• your skin feels so soft the next day
• great for sensitive skin 
• does not leave skin feeling oily or wet (it literally "sinks" into your skin)
• would be better if they provided a scoop/spoon

Once applied I can feel my skin literally absorbing the gel, do not apply too much though, this was the first mistake I made when I first used this product as the excessive amount will dry up and do your skin no good (osmosis theory - once it dries up it will start grabbing moisture from your skin defeating the whole point of using this gel in the first place).  it also has a light refreshing fragrance which helps you feel relaxed.

Skin79 SUE Hydrating Gel product

This product is suitable for those who has sensitive skin. And is used as the last step of caring (I find using it after you apply moisturizer the most effective as it seals everything to give you better skin)

The only complaint I have is the inconveniences of not providing us with a scoop or spoon as it is quite hard to pick the product with your fingers, the product easily slips off your fingers... making it less hygienic as well as inconvenient.

I will give this 9/10!

For those who are curious, the QR code leads you to the product's site --> http://www.skin79.com/eng/product_eng?id=2

Silicon Cupcake Molds review

I bought these a while back, so I can't remember where I made this purchase exactly. I have high hopes for this product because it can withstand heat, cold and they are much easier to clean than your traditional cupcake/muffin molds.

All I can say is I love these molds. They are exactly what I expected them to be, the different colours help me keep organize especially if I'm trying to do something a little different for my muffins/cupcakes, they help me keep track of what I want to do. Taking the baked good out is also an easy task, because of it's flimsiness it is easy to pop the goods out easily.

The only problem I have with them is that they do not keep their shape as well as other molds, and they can be a little tough to transfer, so please plan ahead (e.g. put a pan underneath it if you plan to put them in the oven, or a large flat bowl if you plan to have them steamed)

President's Choice Canadian Burger flavored chips review

After trying the World of Flavours Greek chips, I had high hopes for the World of Flavours Canadian burger , unfortunately, it was a disappointment.

The combination they used was Barbeque + ketchup + bacon + cheese +...pickle, I have tried a Canadian burger before, but this was not close to being one. The combination was bad, once I tried my first bite, I was first introduced to Barbeque flavoured followed by a weird harsh vinegar flavour and a smokey after taste followed. The taste was way too confusing with no theme, just a bunch of flavours thrown together.

If you plan to try this, I wouldn't recommend it unless you like a bunch of Barbeque, vinegar and smokey flavour bunched together in a chip.

High Park Restaurant review

Grenadier Cafe, this is the only restaurant in High Park, so you can't go to a wrong one if you wanted to visit this place.

I was surprised at the prices (really cheap) despite it being in High Park. There is nothing fancy to the food, but the portions are big and they taste really good. I ordered toast and eggs, which came with fries, it was more than enough to fill my stomach!

The environment of the restaurant is casual, like a cafeteria (canteen), you can either choose to eat outside or inside, since we were so hot, my friend and I decided it was better to stay indoors. There is a big tree which stretches from the cashier to the mid part of the restaurant which reminds me of the Rainforest Cafe (located in Yorkdale Shopping Centre).

This restaurant is a good place to relax and chill in after a long day of exploring in High Park.