The Delicious Food Show 2014 was nothing short of a culinary playground. Held at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto, the event brought together chefs, food lovers, and artisans for a three-day feast of epic proportions. With celebrity appearances, live demos, and mouthwatering bites at every corner, narrowing it down to 10 highlights wasn’t easy—but here’s what stole the show.
1. Holy Cannoli’s Fresh-Filled Magic
One bite of Holy Cannoli’s signature ricotta-filled shell and you knew you’d discovered something special. Hand-piped fresh on the spot, these Sicilian treats delivered crunch, cream, and a whole lot of love. The pistachio and chocolate hazelnut options were crowd favourites.
2. The Giant Cheese Wall
From aged cheddars to creamy brie, cheese lovers had their moment. But Holy Cannoli’s ricotta reminded everyone that sometimes, the most humble cheese is the hero.
3. Chuck Hughes Live on Stage
The energy, the charisma—and the butter. Chef Chuck wowed the crowd with his approachable takes on French-Canadian comfort food.
4. DIY Cannoli Bar
Back at the Holy Cannoli booth, fans got a chance to build their own cannoli, choosing from various toppings like crushed Oreos, espresso dust, and even gold flakes.
5. Sweet Meets Street
Holy Cannoli proved that old-school Italian desserts could thrive in a modern food scene—earning praise from both Nonna and the city's trendiest foodies.
6. Local Brands Rising
The show celebrated small-batch excellence, and Holy Cannoli stood tall among the city's best artisan vendors.
7. Dessert-First Mentality
Why save dessert for last? Holy Cannoli’s team encouraged guests to embrace indulgence with dessert-on-arrival—something we’re fully behind.
8. Eye-Catching Displays
Their cannoli tower—stacked high like a wedding cake—was not only delicious, it was one of the most Instagrammed booths at the event.
9. Supporting Women in Business
Behind the brand is Vanessa Chiara, a passionate woman-led entrepreneur bringing heritage and hustle to Toronto’s food scene.
10. Take-Home Boxes that Sold Out Fast
If you didn’t grab a box of Holy Cannoli to go, you missed out—they sold out before the day was done.
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