Be a Balaboosta: Restaurant Review - THE HOMEWAY SODA BAR

995 Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, Ontario
416-488-3242

Tonight we dinned at a small restaurant planted right in our neighborhood. I've driven by The Homeway countless times but never stopped to check it out. Today there was a little write-up in the Toronto Post and we decided to give it a try.
WOW - There wasn't one item served to me that I didn't like. Everything was really perfection.
To start, we had a lovely server who was friendly, polite, and a wealth of information about the food offered on their menu and tonight's specials. The restaurant was clean and nicely appointed with old world charm textured ceiling and coffers. The chairs were extremely comfortable and the general decor was welcoming and warm.
I chose the Meat Loaf Dinner for $10. What a value! They served me two thick slices of their luscious and hearty loaf. It was almost as good as my own. I had my choice of potato and I chose the 'au gratin' , which was a layered work of art with a crisp and tasty herbed crumb topping. It was super satisfying and equally as delicious. The meal also came with a scrumptious medley of fresh vegetables (green & yellow string beans, leeks, what looked like yellow zucchini, and sweet red peppers) sauteed in oil and herbs. My partner ordered the Lamb Shank Dinner at $14 and he was extremely happy with his choice. The lamb was succulent and tender, almost falling off the bone. For his starch he chose the mashed potatoes and he wasn't disappointed. I must also mention the fresh warm bread basket that turned out to be an unexpected pleasure. To finish things off we shared a Mumble Fruit Crumble, for desert, which came to the table topped with confectioners sugar and mint sprig. This was a delightfully fresh berry torte with a delectable crust. Again, the effort and care put into cooking this food was more than obvious and it really sparkled through in both presentation and flavor in both our meals. Based on tonight's most pleasant experience we'll be visiting and eating at The Homeway again, real soon. More photos are on the way!

HOW TO? Freeze Ribs

Time saving hint! I buy my ribs at the local warehouse club and they sell 2 huge racks per pack. When I get home from the store I cut each rack in half and boil them immediately. Then I freeze the par-cooked halves we're not eating that night. Lay the two halves side by side, one facing up and one facing down, in a zip lock bag. Fold the bag over so the ribs spoon with each other. That way there's plastic between keeping them separate. This will shorten the defrost time when we're in the mood for ribs again. Half the cooking is already done!
Click below to See Recipe:

Hummus - Nutritional Information

Hummus is made of only a few ingredients. When you really examine it, Hummus is made of 60-70% water. Other than water the most important ingredient is tahini (a paste made from ground sesame seeds). The tahini is mostly fat but this fat is a good one. It contains those omega-3 fatty acids that have proven to be beneficial in the control of cholesterol.
Hummus is quite satisfying and does not raise the blood glucose level very much making it a good dietary choice.
For a fantastic and easy recipe CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW