| If you are looking for an opportunity to savor | | | | The Toronto's hot and spicy food festival truly |
| some of the hottest and spiciest food in Toronto | | | | features something for everyone. Toronto's top |
| then the Toronto's hot and spicy food festival is | | | | chefs are on hand to give demos at the festival. |
| the place to be. The festival which usually takes | | | | Demonstrations from festivals in the past have |
| place in August has been a tasty attraction for | | | | covered topics such as making kim chi and |
| tourists and residents alike for the past eleven | | | | picante sauce. Think demonstrations are boring? |
| years. The festival is located in the Toronto's | | | | Not if they are given by firefighter calendar |
| Harbourfront Centre and is an opportunity to | | | | models who even give out autographs! You may |
| savor some of the spiciest food around. | | | | also take part in a discussion panel on anything |
| The featured foods are normally of Indo | | | | from Ten Tastes to Try Before You Die to |
| Caribbean and South Asian origin; however the | | | | Growing Organic Vegetables. Want to learn some |
| 2008 festival also featured foods from the deep | | | | of the secrets of star chefs? Then why not |
| South and included sweet, sour and salty dishes. | | | | attend a cooking class with the whole family? |
| Foods like oysters and chocolates which are | | | | Whether you are looking for spicy souvenirs or |
| believed to be aphrodisiacs were also plentiful at | | | | just want to spice up your own home cooked |
| this years festival. Once you have savored all of | | | | meals, you will want to sample the many hot |
| the hot and spicy food that you care to eat you | | | | sauces made locally and internationally that are on |
| may relax by listening to live music or watching a | | | | sale. Shoppers will enjoy the International |
| dance exhibit from the many Canadian and | | | | Marketplace where they can purchase items such |
| International Artists. The festival truly has | | | | as Indian scarves, Thailand Dresses, jewelry from |
| something for everyone. | | | | Korea and Africa, curtains from China, Mexican |
| If music and dance are not your passion you may | | | | and Indonesian sculptures and numerous other |
| take in a performance art show or watch one of | | | | items that make great gifts. |
| many featured films. If you bring the kids along | | | | Admission to the Toronto's hot and spicy food |
| they can have fun creating a make and take | | | | festival is free. Samples of the different cuisines, |
| project. For the past five years the festival has | | | | sauces, marinades and dips may be purchased for |
| also hosted their own Iron Chef competition | | | | $2 each. If you are in Toronto during August you |
| featuring the areas top chefs. This year the | | | | must check out the Toronto's hot and spicy food |
| competition was expanded to include international | | | | festival, your stomach will be glad you did! |
| Chefs. | | | | |
