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Kitchen Sisters in support of Sistering

The Sistering chefs that were in attendance (l-r): Trish Beard, Dini Densmore, Carol Gray, Maureen Watson

A few Sistering chefs (l-r): Trish Beard, Dini Densmore, Carol Gray, Maureen Watson

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The intimate and beautiful dinner setting at Mildred's Temple Kitchen

The intimate and beautiful dinner setting at Mildred’s Temple Kitchen

Chef Lynn Crawford hosting Kitchen Sisters

Chef Lynn Crawford hosting Kitchen Sisters

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Chef Lynn Crawford

Chef Lynn Crawford

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It’s no coincidence that the 3rd annual Kitchen Sisters event was held on International Women’s Day in support of Sistering, an organization that supports poor, homeless, marginalized and low-income women in Toronto. They do this by providing hot meals, emotional support and more. The program is in such high demand (currently at 400 meals a day) that the kitchen needs to be renovated to accommodate the demand. So Kitchen Sisters is a fundraising event that pays for these much-needed renovations. So on March 8th, 2013 there was an intimate 100-person gathering at the cozy Mildred’s Temple Kitchen in Liberty Village for an exquisite dining experience with a 4-course feast as follows:

Wine was donated by Colio Estate Wines, Ponte, Stem Wine Group and Philippe Dandurand Wines.

Congratulations to Sistering for raising the $400,000 needed to renovate the Sistering Kitchen! Next year’s Kitchen Sisters event will be at the new kitchen!

Here is our video with Chefs Lynn Crawford (Food Network television chef and Ruby Watch co. restaurant), Anne Yarymowich (Frank at the AGO), Donna Dooher (Mildred’s Temple Kitchen) speaking about Sistering and International Women’s Day.

Some notable tweets from the evening at Kitchen Sisters

ABOUT SISTERING

Sistering has been providing hot meals and other practical and emotional support to poor, homeless, marginalized and low-income women in Toronto since 1981. “Food Sleuth” Marion Kane (writer, broadcaster), a supporter of the organization, collaborated with Toronto’s finest women chefs to create Kitchen Sisters.Ordinary women in extraordinary circumstances: Sistering has been supporting homeless, under-housed and low-income women in Toronto since 1981. Core services offered are basic needs for daily living, housing assistance, counseling, advocacy and employment programs. For more information, please visit www.sistering.org.

A pair of giant Pandas are coming to the Toronto Zoo

  • March 24, 2013
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One of the two giant pandas coming to the Toronto Zoo. Photo from FedEx's Panda Express blog.

One of the two giant pandas coming to the Toronto Zoo. Photo from FedEx’s Panda Express blog.

Fed Ex's Panda Express plane where the giant pandas are being shipped. Photo from FedEx's facebook page

Fed Ex’s Panda Express plane where the giant pandas are being shipped. Photo from FedEx’s facebook page

toronto-panda-logoAs of writing, Er Shun and Da Mao are currently on their 15 hour flight to Toronto. Flying from Chengdu, China, stopping over in Vancouver to refuel and finally in Toronto where they will be transported to the Toronto Zoo. While they arrive on this Monday, March 25th they need a month to be quarantined and will finally be ready for public viewing starting in May 2013.

Fed Ex has also committed to shipping bamboo for the giant pandas 3 times a week from their Memphis hub to the Toronto Zoo.

The last time pandas were in the Toronto Zoo was for a 100-day visit back in 1985. During that time it was a huge draw to the Toronto Zoo. “To have the rarest, most loved animal in the world on exhibit in your place for a while, it’s like the art gallery having the Mona Lisa, it’s a marvelous feeling,” said the chairman of The Toronto Zoo at the time, Ron Barbaro, to CBC’s The Journal on July 16, 1985, just hours after the pandas arrived. Read more about it on CBC.ca here

The Toronto Zoo will have the giant pandas for 5 years before they ship out to the Calgary Zoo for another 5 years.

Check out our coverage of the Manulife Black and White gala at the Shangri-La hotel to fundraiser for the Toronto Zoo with honourary chair, Laureen Harper, wife of prime minister Stephen Harper. Also in attendance were the CEOs from the Toronto Zoo and Calgary Zoo and Fed Ex Canada president, Lisa Lisson.

left: Clement Lanthier, Calgary Zoo CEO, right: John Tracogna, Toronto Zoo CEO

left: Clement Lanthier, Calgary Zoo CEO, right: John Tracogna, Toronto Zoo CEO

Also check out the Fed Ex video about Panda Express.

The panda’s names Er Shun and Da Mao translate to “double smooth” and “successful Achievement”, respectively, in Mandarin Chinese.

I’m loving the tweets from this unofficial twitter account @TorontoPandas. Keep up the great work, guys!

To keep up with the latest news on the Pandas, you can follow FedEx’s Panda Express blog here: http://blog.van.fedex.com/panda-express

MATIS by Lucian Matis FW2013 at World Mastercard Fashion Week

  • March 21, 2013
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Canadian designer Lucian Matis presented the Fall/Winter 2013 collection MATIS by Lucian Matis, targeted towards the career woman with just a splash of trend.  It’s considered an affordable brand ranging in price from $95 to $750. Sizing is available in XS to XL for dresses, casual and dressy tops, suiting, and knitwear to suit all body, age and fashion types.

“I was inspired by the clash of the wild and civilized world. I wanted to bring together the untouched and untamed beauty of the jungles with the stark order of the world of humanity,” explains Matis of his inspiration for Fall/Winter 2013, “I brought together the bright colors of the plants and animals of the Amazon, mixed with the wild patterns and prints; like leopards, feathers, and shimmering forest pools. In contrast, I took civilized and defined patterns like plaid and cable wool to bring a sense of control and power. This collection showcases the fierce and wild Venus whilst simultaneously exhibiting the strength and control of the female virtues.”

Fierce. Strong. Female empowerment themes just like the David Dixon show. Scroll down below for the full gallery for MATIS by Lucian Matis.

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Also, watch for the unveiling of the Baileys Irish Cream collaboration with Lucian Matis during World Mastercard Fashion Week on Friday, March 22th, 2013 at One King West. The dress is made from the glass of Baileys Irish Cream bottles.  Can’t wait to see it!

Original sketch of the Lucian Matis dress made from the glass of Bailey's Irish Cream bottles

The dress made from the glass of Baileys Irish Cream bottles will debut on March 22, 2013.

Watch the behind the scenes video on the making of the glass dress.

Baileys® Canada: Lucian Matis | Behind the Scenes from Baileys Canada on Vimeo.

ABOUT LUCIAN MATIS
Romanian-born, Toronto-based fashion designer Lucian Matis began designing at a very early age. Prior to moving to Canada in 1999, Matis studied art at the Sibiu Art Institute in Transylvania. Matis graduated in 2003 from Ryerson University’s esteemed Fashion Design Program where he received multiple awards. His first professional collection was presented at L’Oreal Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2007.

Matis gained national attention and a vast fan base through his participation on the first season of Slice Network’s Project Runway Canada. He has since been featured in several in-depth profiles on Fashion Television, eTalk, ET Canada, Breakfast Television, CityLine, Marilyn Dennis, Global News, CBC, and more. His work has graced the pages and covers of numerous national and international publications, including FASHION, FLARE, ELLE Canada, Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, and Women’s Wear Daily.

His designs have been worn by numerous internationally renowned celebrities, including Nelly Furtado, Sarah Gadon, Andrea Martin, Mia Martina, Coco Rocha, Petra Nemkova, just to name a few. Lucian Matis is available through custom orders through www.lucianmatis.com.

For more information visit including where to buy across 70 stores in North America www.matisbylucianmatis.com

Some notable tweets from the show:

David Dixon FW 2013 at World Mastercard Fashion Week

  • March 20, 2013
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Beloved Toronto fashion designer, David Dixon, drew a full house for his Signature Collection for Fall 2013 at World Mastercard Fashion Week on March 19, 2013 at David Pecaut Square. Starting off with a hilarious BBC that told us that women should be aware of the dangers of “over-education”, the video ended with the words “Bullshit!” So the theme of the David Dixon fashion show was about the power of women, carried through with songs in the fashion show like Beyonce’s “Run the World”.

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Notable tweets from the David Dixon fashion show:

For more information, please visit daviddixon.ca

Here’s the BBC Comedy video they played at the beginning of the fashion show.

Players Gala with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC

  • March 19, 2013
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Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC

Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC

What an epic night for Toronto sports fans at the Players’ Gala where the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors and the Toronto FC came together and gave fans the opportunity to mingle with their favourite athletes in support MLSE Team Up Foundation. The only team missing that evening was the Toronto Marlies, but they played a video on the Real Sports giant screen expressing their regret that they couldn’t make it.  But besides that, wow, what an incredible turnout of Toronto athletes including the relatively new Toronto Raptor, Rudy Gay.

Rudy Gay, Toronto Raptors forward-center

Rudy Gay, Toronto Raptors forward-center

Guests who were lucky enough to get tickets for this sold-out Players Gala were treated to a variety of fine food stations and drinks on both floors of the Real Sports Bar there was also a silent auction and hard hats available for purchase that were being signed by the players in attendance.

Jonas Valančiūnas, Toronto Raptors center

Jonas “JV” Valančiūnas, Toronto Raptors center

The Raptor with some impromptu escalator stunts!

The Raptor with some impromptu escalator stunts!

Marlies girls and Ashley, Raptors Dance Pak captain and the Marlies Mascot, Duke the Dog

Marlies girls and Ashley, Raptors Dance Pak captain and the Marlies Mascot, Duke the Dog

Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs, captain

Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs, captain

DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors guard

DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors guard

Toronto Raptors Jamaal Magloire (retired), Aaron Gray, center

Toronto Raptors Jamaal Magloire (retired), Aaron Gray, center

Notable tweets

Also, be sure to check out our coverage of the recent Raptors Red Party Remix, also in support of the MLSE Team Up Foundation.

ABOUT MLSE TEAM UP FOUNDATION

The MLSE Team Up Foundation believes all kids should have access to sport and the opportunity to develop lasting dreams on the playing field.

With the support of all four MLSE teams – the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Toronto Marlies – the Foundation funds the refurbishment of local athletic facilities, and funds charities that support kids through sports and recreational programs.

Since launching in December 2009, the MLSE Team Up Foundation has invested more than $6.5 million into our community. Last season, we impacted the lives of more than 110,000 kids.

For more information visit mlseteamupfoundation.org

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