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Karon Liu

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Culture Reporter and Food Writer at The (Toronto) Star

Reporter (mostly food) for @TorontoStar. He/him https://t.co/RqIOpndmVd Email: [email protected] (It's pronounced Kar-On).

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  • Here are five new food items to try at Blue Jays games this season

    1 month ago | thespec.com | Karon Liu

    Another year, another season full of hopeful Jays fans eager to pack the Rogers Centre as the first pitch of the season approaches on Mar. 27. But it’s not just the team that has fans excited. On Monday, a new selection of food and drink options for the season was revealed (and don’t worry, $1 hot dog nights are still on). With more Canadians looking to support local businesses and ingredients, I kept an eye out for anything remotely local on the menus.

  • McDonald’s is testing a new menu item in Canada. Here’s how it tastes

    1 month ago | thespec.com | Karon Liu

    Once more, with extra sauce. McDonald’s Canada invited me to a Brampton location to sample their latest attempt at (finally) adding a vegetarian burger to the menu. Sure, the GTA already boasts an array of veggie burger options, but McDonald’s, as an ubiquitous and influential food brand, has the power to appeal to a wider customer base. This marks the second time I’ve been invited to try a meatless burger from McDonald’s.

  • 8 Essential Canadian Candies to Seek Out North of the Border

    1 month ago | msn.com | Karon Liu

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  • Here Are Canada’s 8 Iconic Candies and Not One of Them Is Maple

    1 month ago | foodandwine.com | Karon Liu

    Photo: Courtesy of Purdys Chocolatier Contrary to popular (ahem, American) belief, Canada has more than butter tarts and maple candy when it comes to sweets. Our country has century-old confectioners, global conglomerates that make bars just for us Canucks, and a few regional deep cuts that have loyal followings. Here are eight essential candies to seek out when north of the border. Chicken Bones There’s a lot going on in these candies that date back to 1885 in New Brunswick.

  • Boiling the ‘perfect’ egg in 32 minutes? I tried it — here’s what happened

    1 month ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Karon Liu

    You know that saying about how it’s the journey, not the destination? Well, when it comes to boiling eggs, everyone has their own path. I often come across “definitive” guides or hear someone rave about their personal technique. Some swear by boiling eggs for 12 minutes, while others insist on starting with cold water, bringing it to a boil, then turning off the heat and letting them sit.

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Karon Liu
Karon Liu @karonliu
11 Apr 25

Heads up: very nice orange sweet peppers and giant brussels sprouts for 99 cents/lb at Ka Wei in Chinatown. Stock up and freeze! https://t.co/SwaI2ezmcQ

Karon Liu
Karon Liu @karonliu
11 Apr 25

RT @CoraCHarrington: I’m laughing. Chortling. Snickering, even. https://t.co/zyAI689pBB

Karon Liu
Karon Liu @karonliu
11 Apr 25

RT @TorontoStar: Toronto’s tent encampments are up 20% — expanding into areas they’ve never been found in before https://t.co/JV6976WPKF