10 deliciously festive (and just plain delicious) snacks from the Toronto Christmas Market
10 deliciously festive (and just plain delicious) snacks from the Toronto Christmas Market
By Caroline Aksich | December 3, 2013
By Caroline Aksich | 12/03/2013
A bag of cinnamon-dusted beaver tails from The Beer Hall
There’s one place in Toronto that’s unabashedly keen for the holidays: the Toronto Christmas Market. Twinkling with thousands of lights and dotted with fire pits, the Distillery District’s annual cheer-fest is, well, cheery. There’s the dazzling, house-sized tree, the old-timey carrolers and the rows of wooden huts selling ornaments, tree-toppers and quaint stocking-stuffers like beeswax candles and matryoshka dolls. And then there’s the food. Snagging a table at nearby El Catrin may be a near-impossible feat, but the market stalls offer all the essentials for a make-your-own feast. We did some culinary reconnaissance (on the coldest day of the year, no less) to help you make a beeline for the best goodies. Here, the top 10 treats.
Toronto Christmas Market, Nov. 29–Dec.15, The Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St., torontochristmasmarket.com
249029 The quaintly wrapped cookies from <strong>Mary Macleod’s Shortbread</strong> make great stocking stuffers. The stall also sells $1 shortbread grab bags for on-the-go snacking. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-01.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-01/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-01 0 0
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249030 The <strong>Petite Thuet</strong> stall specializes in homey baked goods, like these traditional Quebecois tourtières. The decadent venison version goes for $39. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-02.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-02/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-02 0 0
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249031 The pressed grilled cheese sandwiches at <strong>Käse-Sandwich</strong> come on sourdough with gooey aged white cheddar. Peameal bacon is optional. $7. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-03.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-03/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-03 0 0
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249032 Carb-loaders should follow the scent of baking spuds. They come loaded with sour cream, cheddar and bacon. $5. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-04.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-04/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-04 0 0
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249033 A raisin-stuffed baked apple swimming in cinnamon-spiced crème Anglaise. $5. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-05.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-05/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-05 0 0
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249034 Bavarian options aboound. Our favourite is the veal schnitzel, which comes on a pretzel bun with peppers and Dijon. $8. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-06.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-06/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-06 0 0
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249035 The go-to market beverage: hot mulled wine flavoured with orange and clove. $7. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-07.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-07/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-07 0 0
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249036 Roast pork sandwiches from <strong>The Beer Hall</strong> are loaded with meat and crackling. $10. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-08.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-08/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-08 0 0
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249037 Nothing says winter like cinnamon-dusted beaver tails. The mini-variety are best for sharing. $8. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-09.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-09/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-09 0 0
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249038 The ultimate indulgence from <strong>Leonard Pig Candy:</strong> skewers of bacon dipped in melted milk chocolate. $3. (Image: Caroline Aksich) Toronto Christmas Market 2013 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/toronto-christmas-market-2013-10.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/the-10-best-things-to-eat-at-the-toronto-christmas-market/slide/toronto-christmas-market-2013-10/ toronto-christmas-market-2013-10 0 0
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