ATTENTION all ramen lovers, @midoriramen.official Vaughan is now open for business! Rich and creamy, the #toripaitan broth is a silky dream! // Midori Ramen #midoriramenvaughn #ramen #japanesefood #sasaeats - . . . . #midoriramen #vaughaneats #yyzeats #ramenlover #ramennoodles #chickenwhitebroth #vegetarianramen #torontofood #blogto #eatfamous #letseat #torontoeats #food52 #foodlover #beautifulcuisine #eattheworld #flashesofdelight #abmhappylife #foodporn #onthetable #instafood #instafood #reelsvideo #instagramreels #reels

I truly think sushi is a gift from God. / Recently I checked out the newest kid on the block with my good friends @mrdimsum_ and @mrs_dimsum and we had such a great time! // @sushigin.ca @sushiginchef _ . . . #sushigin #sushi #omakase #markhameats #yyzeats #japanesefood #dinein #torontofood #blogto #eatfamous #letseat #torontoeats #food52 #sushiomakase #sushilover #foodlover #sushiporn #beautifulcuisine #eattheworld #itsdarling #flashesofdelight #abmhappylife #foodporn #onthetable #instafood #reelsvideo #instagramreels #reels #viral #sasaeats

It was our first time at @hotpot9toronto, but certainly not our last. Our friend @torontofood came through with the hot pot recco! 🫕 // HotPot 9 _ . . . #hotpot9 #hotpot #hotpotseason #chinesehotpot #torontofood #dinein #sasaeats #beautifulcuisine #itsdarling #foodblogfeed #foodporn #eeeeeats #blogto #torontoeats #scarborougheats #food52 #flashesofdelight #abmhappylife #foodporn #onthetable #eatfamous #instafood #igfood #reelsvideo #instagramreels #reels

It's been a minute and I'm throwing it back to the most affordable omakase sushi in Richmond, BC. $38 for 11 pieces! Everything was fresh and delicious at this quaint mom-and-pop shop. // Sushi Hachi #sushihachi #sushi #omakase #richmondeats #yvreats #japanesefood #dinein #sasaeats

Peking duck? Yes, please. Thanks for the recommendation, @mrs_dimsum! Riley approves. // J & Y Chinese Cuisine _ . . . #jychinesecuisine #pekingduck #chinesefood #northyorkeats #torontofood #blogto #dailyhiveto #dishedtoronto #yyzeats #toeats #beautifulcuisine #itsdarling #abmhappylife #flashesofdelight #buzzfeedfoods #foodporn #onthetable #yummyinmytummy #eatfamous #tastetoronto #asianfoodporn #instafood #seemycity #reelsvideo #instagramreels #reels #toddlermom #sasaeats

To my Mother on my Birthday -- Hi, Mom! Today is my birthday, but you already know that. Without you, celebrating just doesn’t seem right. I need you. Not just today, but always. Your absence changes things. It makes things less beautiful and more heartbreaking. Today, I sat here thinking about this exact day when you became a mother. It was the day you gave birth to me. Did you realize on this day how amazing you’d be? Did you realize that you were about to become the best mother this world has to offer? You probably didn’t realize that in the moment you gave birth to me you became so much more than a mother. You became an inspiration. You became a hero. I grew up wanting to be you. I admired everything about you. To this day, I’m still inspired by your unconditional love, your unwavering support, and your dedication to being the best mother any kid could ask for. I’ll never stop wanting to be just like you. Our journey began and I became your daughter, the luckiest girl in the world. Being your daughter was a blessing. It was my first gift and the best gift. If I have to celebrate my birthday without you, I’ll celebrate this, this is the day I met you. Instead of counting how many candles I’ll have to blow out without you here, I’ll celebrate that on this very day, I met you. My life will be forever blessed because of that fact. It’s easy to celebrate you. So when I blow out my candles, instead of making a wish, I’ll be celebrating the moment you and I met, instead of dwelling on the fact that you’re not here. I miss you every second of every day. Love you. Forever your Be. _ . . . #writerscaption #formymother #mybirthday #mom #happybirthday #myfamily #mybestfriend #myworld #missyou #grievingdaughter

Happy Friday // It's been a minute. I want to share with you one of my favourite banh cuon restaurants, Huong Que. It's a tiny unassuming restaurant in North York and I absolutely love their banh cuon (steamed rice rolls) + cha muc (squid cakes)! My parents and I would often come here for lunch; a local gem. On that note, I know I haven't been posting as much as I would like, but I am here, and I've read all of your messages. I see you, I am grateful, and I appreciate all the kind words. This weekend will be complicated for me and many others like me, so be delicate with us. Thank you. 💞 _ . #banhcuon #huongque #northyorkeats #blogto #dailyhiveto #dishedtoronto #torontofood #buzzfeast #yyzeats #itsdarling #abmhappylife #flashesofdelight #buzzfeedfoods #instafood #foodporn #onthetable #yummyinmytummy #eatfamous #instafood #gloobyfood #seemycity #motherlessdaughter #sasaeats

Last week we took Riley downtown and checked out the newly renovated food court at Brookfield Place. It featured a variety of international menus and traditional fast food options. I was really impressed! Riley's first food court experience was a success! To celebrate the launch of the newly renovated food court, @bfplto is giving you a chance to win 1 of 11 lunches for 2 at #BFPLTO (total value $550). This giveaway is a food lover's dream. There are 11 chances to win. Each winner will receive a $50 gift card to one of the following eateries: Mas Best Pinkberry Kupfert & Kim Subway McDonald's Pumpernickels Thai Island Paramount Nori Japan Jimmy the Greek The Market By Longo’s Head on over to @bfplto to enter. Contest ends Monday, March 28 @ 11:59 PM EST. #sponsored #ad _ . . . #brookfieldplace #foodcourt #torontofood #blogto #norijapan #pumperknickel #abmhappylife #flashesofdelight #buzzfeedfoods #instafood #foodporn #onthetable #forkyeah #yummyinmytummy #gloobyfood #foodgawker #simpleasures #seemycity #sasaeatsmasv

Tell me about a woman you love. Tell me about a woman who’s inspired you. Tell me about a woman worth celebrating ... _ #happyinternationalwomensday #womensday #writerscaption #flashesofdelight #itsdarling #grievingdaughter

02.20 HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY / She held the title of mother and grandmother. She held the responsibility of friend, caretaker, referee, chef, nanny, and all the other duties that come with motherhood. She was my mother, my person, my secret keeper, my safe place. My best friend. The day she left for her eternity, my life shifted and transformed. January 13th was the day my world turned upside down. I am now different. I no longer have the safe place, the guiding light, the endless motherly love. I long for all of the intricate knowings that she held as my mother ... A mother knows every failure and every victory. A mother knows when to cheer loudly and when a silent prideful smile is best. A mother knows when your heart is about to break, and even truer, a mother knows the moment it has broken into a million pieces. A mother knows when your mind is stressed and blurred with fear. A mother knows when you need a hug, a kiss, or a bold reminder to keep going. A mother knows when to pick you up and when to let you stand alone. A mother knows when you’re hungry for things beyond food. For knowledge, for love, for acceptance, for encouragement, for inspiration. A mother knows when you’re scared, doubtful, embarrassed, and unsure. A mother knows you in your entirety, each and every piece, and loves you beautifully. A mother can be taken, lost, and gone too soon, but a mother cannot be replaced or forgotten. A mother carries the memories of every victory, every failure, and every secret with them into eternity. A place where their legacy is born, and a mother-daughter relationship tragically transformed forever. A mother knows how to love you beautifully beyond death and beyond separation. Even after her final breath, a mother knows. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Mom. I love you. I miss you. 😘❤️🌹 _ #writerscaption #formymother #heavenlybirthday #mom #happybirthday #myfamily #missyou

What a year 2021 turned out to be. It was a mixed bag of emotions for sure. Sharing with you here one of the happier moments of 2021. I'm grateful for all the beautiful memories with loved ones, but I'm ready for the new year. What have I learned in 2021? It’s been a reminder as I watch the death toll around the world from a virus kill around 5.32 million people, that there are no guarantees in life, so wear your good clothes and use your best china. Enjoy what you have and be grateful for what is good in your life. Love the people around you and small kind actions make a huge difference in people’s lives. Every day is a special occasion. Remember that small politenesses (like wearing a mask in public over your nose and mouth) can be the difference between life and death or long-term chronic illness and a long and happy life for someone else. As we say goodbye to 2021, I want to wish you all a happy, fulfilling, but most importantly healthy new year! Cheers to more good food and more amazing memories. #cheersto2022 _ . . . #2022 #nye2021 #happy2022 #happynewyear #nye #itsdarling #happymoments #abmhappylife #sasaeats

Winter evenings were made for hot chocolate and lots and lots of marshmallows. | Merry Christmas and happy holidays! And if you're not feeling festive, I'm here to remind you that it's okay. It's okay if you're not merry and bright. I get it. I see you, I understand, and I'm sending you love. Have a safe, peaceful, and restful holiday everyone. See you soon! 🎄 _ . . . #merrychristmas #christmaseve #happyholidays #christmas2021 #holidayseason #hotchocalate #candycane #blogto #dailyhiveto #dishedtoronto #yyzeats #torontofood #beautifulcuisine #itsdarling #abmhappylife #flashesofdelight #buzzfeedfoods #instafood #foodporn #onthetable #yummyinmytummy #eatfamous #instafood #gloobyfood #onthetable #sasaeats