A memorable line from the Kings of Pastry film is “In France, we eat the best food in small quantities everyday. That is why all-you-can-eat buffets don’t exist in France.” Today, I attempt to live this credo as I head to Frank, the restaurant in the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), named after Gehry, the architect of the newest addition to the gallery. This building is not the stunning showcase masterpiece as some of his major works are (Bilbao’s Guggenheim, Disney Music Hall in Los Angeles, MIT’s Physics building, Chicago’s Millenium Park) but the quiet yet distinctive touch of a master. Frank Gehry grew up in the neighbourhood so it is quite fitting that he returns to his childhood home to design the extension.
I eat the simple yet well-executed spicy beet soup, then head straight for the dessert. I had read about the pouding chômeur in the Toronto Life recently and decided to try this Canadian bread pudding first hand. While it was expertly assembled, I found the dessert a bit too sweet for my taste.
In case you want to try making your own version, here is the link to Anne Yaramovich's recipe in Toronto Life:
http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/from-the-print-edition-daily-dish/2010/12/10/sweet-relief-anne-yarymowich’s-maple-apple-caramel-concoction/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Dish+-+December+14+2010&utm_content=Weekly+Dish+-+December+14+2010+CID_41fde5b4dcfbde22c467a04de0ce14b6&utm_source=Weekly+Dish+newsletter&utm_term=Sweet+Relief
I head inside the gallery to visit the newly opened Maharaja exhibit. After my trip to India last year, I am curious to see how the AGO depicts these rulers of India.
I forgot how long it takes to get to the airport in rush hour traffic. I managed to get to the airport check-in counter with only 6 minutes to spare--too close for comfort. Security line was long and slow. I gulped down a bowl of soup in the Maple Leaf lounge, picked up a couple of magazines, and ran to the gate, being one of the last to go through.
My luggage arrives safely in Thunder Bay. I was hoping it would not. In the past 5 years, my bags have been delayed eleven times. Each time, I use an obscure credit card insurance perk and go on a $500 shopping spree. I am developing shampoo addiction...
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