Darina Allen: Try these tuna poke and chirshi recipes inspired by my trip to Toronto

"...my principal reason for visiting Toronto was to catch up with my friend Bonnie Stern who owned a cooking school in Toronto for many years..."

Some of Darina's discoveries from Toronto

Food is my subject so everywhere I travel I’m on the lookout for new foods, new flavours, the latest food trends, new (to me) ingredients, and techniques. 

Before I leave, I do lots of research and seek insider information to build a list of ‘not to be missed’ places from street stalls and cafés to high-end fine dining establishments.