YouTube’s Drive Channel is delivering some great car content. In their latest video, Chris Harris takes his GT3 4.0 out for one last drive before storing it for the winter season.

A lot has been written recently on the Nissan GTR’s power hikes and subsequent price hikes. The 2013 prices in Canada just came out and I wanted to share how the power scales with the price.

*Note in 2011 the base model was dropped and only the Premium model was offered.

While the price in the USA has gone up by 39%, the price in Canada is up only 26%. In fact while the 2013 model has a $15,000 increase in the USA, the price actually decreased in Canada. Horsepower over the life of the GT-R has increased 13%, from 480hp to 545hp in 2013.

Everyone loves Siracha but have you tried to Korean Gochujang? I discovered this sweet/savory/spicy paste while learning some Korean dishes. It’s definitely something you should try out in your kitchen. They go into the details at The Awl.

Food photography is really gaining in popularity. Sites like GoJee and Stoveside are really meeting a need for people to share their delicious creations. Slate ran this article on how to take better food photos.

Rogers has been using an archaic program guide on their cable TV service for years now. They’re probably the only one in North America still using it. Well, they have finally decided to upgrade. The new program guide will be in full HD and the rollout started this week.

I’ve blacked out my blog today to protest the SOPA.

You can read more about it at SOPA Strike.

CB2, Crate and Barrels hip, modern sister store, is opening this Saturday, January 21st. It is located at 651 Queen St. W. To celebrate the new store, the created these appetizer plates for their first Canadian store. Cute.

Thanks Di for noticing my typo

BlogTO listed their top new restaurants in a post today. The list is below:

• Grand Electric
• Khao San Road
• Barque Smokehouse
• Acadia
• Guu Sakabar
• Goods & Provisions
• Yours Truly
• County General
• Ortolan

The entire sportscar line at Porsche is being revamped. First it was the new 911 which is arriving in Feburary. Now it’s the new Boxster which debuted at the Detroit Auto Show. Porsche used the video above to show off it’s new curves. I like how the front and rear end is more differentiated from the 911. And also how the side scoop take a lot from the older (and also mid-engined) Carrera GT. Press pics are below.

A few recipes I’ve adapted and know off by heart, but when I am trying to learn something new, Epicurious is one of my go-to websites. This recipe for chocolate and hazelnut biscotti came from there and was so tasty – definitely check them out:
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