tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35741504218032951752024-03-13T20:52:15.902-07:00Everyday FoodieTell me what you eat, I'll tell you who you are. ~Anthelme Brillat-SavarinJolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.comBlogger1830125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-83951242404832956752020-08-23T14:29:00.001-07:002021-05-04T12:13:23.662-07:00Twenty Latest Reads<span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>OVID has meant a lot of time at home and a slower pace of life for us, which has resulted in a <b>lot of time spent reading</b>. The weather has been so hot this summer, and I've loved sitting in the yard with a good book.<br />
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This is my stack for the <b>20 weeks</b> of time following my <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2020/03/10-week-internet-hiatus-what-i-read.html">previous list</a>.<br />
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1) <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25663961-how-not-to-die"><i>How Not to Die</i></a> by Michael Gregor.<br />
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I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was factual, to-the-point, and I appreciate how it is not-for-profit, and all proceeds go to charity. The information is well-referenced and science-based, with a major push toward a plant-based diet. 9/10<br />
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2) <i><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465060684">Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria (and Other Conversations About Race</a>) </i>by Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD.<br />
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This was a relevant and important read. Microaggressions are so prevalent and racism is deeply embedded in policies. As a white woman, I don't <i>have</i> to think about race very often, but I think that makes it even more important that I <i>do</i> think about it, and <i>actively</i> work toward being anti-racist. I learned a lot from this book, and still have a lot more to learn. 7/10<br />
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3) <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6033964-the-10-000-year-explosion"><i>The 10,000 Year Explosion</i></a> by Gregory Cochran and Henry Harpending.<br />
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This was just okay, but not a favourite for me. It included tiny snippets of history and science, but it didn't go into any topics with enough depth. 5/10<br />
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4) <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45892276-you-re-not-listening?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=BE90PAVprg&rank=1"><i>You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why it Matters</i></a> by Kate Murphy.<br />
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I absolutely loved this book. <i>How often in your daily life do you feel people actually listen to you to understand, instead of waiting for their turn to talk? When in life have you felt you were really listened to and understood? Do you take the time to listen to others to understand where they are coming from, and how they got to their level of understanding? Do you care? </i>This book will challenge you to think about these things and to become a better listener and will help you to realize the consequences not listening attentively has on relationships with people. It is succinct, well-written, and has short chapters, which I always like, as I find I read more this way ... <i>Just one more chapter; it's so short.</i> I took a lot away from this book, and I think others would too. 10/10<br />
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5) <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32620361-why?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=TpIhThZqWl&rank=1"><i>Why: What Makes Us Curious</i></a> by Mario Livio. (Not pictured).<br />
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I was drawn to this book immediately because of the title. I am fascinated by curiosity, and anyone who knows me well, knows I have always been one to ask a LOT of questions. I was a very curious child, and have never lost that insatiable curiosity, and was hoping to learn a lot from this book about what drives curiosity and how to foster it. Unfortunately, the author didn't have much to say, in my opinion. This book just left me wanting more. 4/10<br />
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6) <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22875118-brain-maker?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=tDg0PEPs6E&rank=1">Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life</a></i> by David Perlmutter, MD.<br />
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This book shares interesting new research in an area that is exploding right now - the gut biome. Our bodies are home to trillions of organisms; in fact, we have more non-human cells in our bodies than human cells. Sit with that idea for a while. Scientists are only beginning to learn about the impact our gut biome has on our brains and other organs, and how our diet and the fuel we give these bacteria impacts our physical and mental health. It was only recently found that the majority of our serotonin is produced in our gut! The best thing about science, in my opinion, is that the learning never ends. One discovery leads to another. One question asked leads to more questions. There is so much left to be discovered, so much that is not known that we can come to know through research. I cannot wait to hear what else we'll find out about the creatures that reside within us. 7/10<br />
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7) <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23946075-every-idea-is-a-good-idea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Y4nMBhjic9&rank=1"><i>Every Idea is a Good Idea: Be Creative Anytime, Anywhere</i></a> by Tom Sturges.<br />
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Haha, every idea is a good idea ... except for this book. Okay, I kid. Sort of. It has no substance, was repetitive, and was just passable. 5/10<br />
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8) <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28257707-the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=JRBidgLQ7z&rank=1"><i>The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F</i></a> - Mark Manson.<br />
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It seems everyone has read this, so I had to get in on the goods. I preferred the sequel to this book (which I happened to read first, as the library had it in). I also much, much prefer his audio articles. I found them so eye-opening, logical, and immediately impactful in my daily life. He doesn't sugar-coat anything. 7/10<br />
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9) <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40591933-humanimal?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=DFzG6fnwae&rank=1"><i>Humanimal: How Homo Sapiens Became Nature's Most Paradoxical Creature</i></a> by Adam Rutherford.<br />
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This was a very well-written, engaging, intellectual look at human beings, and what makes us special. Or not. 8/10<br />
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10) <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35997822-the-happy-brain?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=aE3tIwXcKK&rank=1"><i>The Happy Brain: The Science of Where Happiness Comes from and Why</i></a> by Dean Burnett.<br />
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I thought it was poorly written and lacked a clear focus. It was written by a neuroscientist who is also a stand-up comedian, but the combination doesn't work for him, and I was bored with this book. 3/10<br />
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11) <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11256979-the-magic-of-reality?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=lnZsVqAfCj&rank=1"><i>The Magic of Reality: How We Know What's Really True</i></a> by Richard Dawkins.<br />
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I wasn't really a fan of the style of writing, and I found the ideas to be too much of an introduction to scientific thinking and ideas, which isn't what I was looking for. 5/10<br />
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12) <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Lifespan-Why-Age_and-Dont-Have/dp/1501191977"><i>Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To</i></a> by David Sinclair, PhD.<br />
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Fascinating new research coming out of Harvard's lab dedicated to aging. I loved it, and can't wait to read more on this topic. This is breakthrough stuff, and Sinclair and his team of researchers have done enough work to warrant an entire book on the topic. 8/10<br />
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13) <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=superhuman+mind&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_1"><i>Superhuman Mind: Free the Genius in Your Mind</i></a> by Berit Brogaard and Kristian Marlow.<br />
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I really enjoy books about brain plasticity, and this is just another that inspires me to keep learning as an adult. Our brains continue to change, and our intelligence can continue to increase throughout our lifespans. Intelligence is not set in stone, and our brains have a remarkable ability to rearrange themselves and to make new connections. 7/10<br />
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14) <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=the+teenage+brain&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2"><i>The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientists Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults</i></a> by Frances E. Jensen M.D. and Amy Ellis Nutt.<br />
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This book is practical, fact-based, well-written, and engaging to read. I loved it. I will definitely be rereading it and designing lessons from it. 9/10<br />
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15) <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=the+teenage+brain&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2"><i>Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain</i></a> by Maryanne Wolf.<br />
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A professor in one of my neuroscience classes mentioned this book, and I remember writing the title down in the margin of my notebook. That was about nine years ago, but the title of the book stuck with me, and I finally got around to reading it. If you think about how remarkable the act of reading is, and how our brains can quickly take in symbols on a page, and convert that into words and thoughts in our mind, how knowledge can be passed down through generations through written symbols, it is really interesting and mind-bending. She goes into the history of reading and the written word, as well as the science behind how our brains tackle this very challenging feat. 6/10<br />
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16) <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Walden-Henry-David-Thoreau/dp/1500237078/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Walden&qid=1598217268&s=books&sr=1-1"><i>Walden</i></a> by Henry David Thoreau.<br />
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This book is old. Like 1800s old. There are some words of wisdom about living simply, but mostly it is just full of lengthy, lengthy descriptions that I found incredibly boring. I should have abandoned it as soon as I got bored, but I always feel like that will make the book sad :-( Haha. 3/10. <br />
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17) <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Art-Thinking-Clearly-Rolf-Dobelli/dp/0062219693/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+art+of+thinking+clearly&qid=1598217373&s=books&sr=1-1"><i>The Art of Thinking Clearly</i></a> by Rolf Dobelli.<br />
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I didn't get a lot of new information from this book, but if you don't have a psychology background, and are interested in decision making fallacies, then this is a great intro. If you've taken undergraduate psychology courses, I'd probably pass on this one. I did appreciate the short chapters, but a first year psych. textbook has better examples. 6/10<br />
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18) <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Algorithms-Live-Computer-Science-Decisions/dp/B071VJ1XHX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Algorithms+to+live+by&qid=1598217462&s=books&sr=1-1"><i>Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions</i></a> by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths.<br />
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This one was a little bit too techy/computer-based for me (my tech. knowledge and programming knowledge is lacking), and I didn't take a lot of practical information from it, although it did pique my interest in computer algorithms a bit and didn't bore me, so I guess that's something. 6/10<br />
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19) <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B071RYNXR2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LK67SOCK7R9Z&dchild=1&keywords=the+greatest+salesman+in+the+world&qid=1598217533&s=audible&sprefix=the+greatest+sales%2Caudible%2C268&sr=1-1"><i>The Greatest Salesman in the World</i></a> by OG Mandino.<br />
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I had no idea what to expect with this tiny little book that I had seen recommended so many times, but it was a delightful, super quick read. It has some excellent, life-changing messages (if put in to practice). I thought it was an absolutely beautiful story that everyone should read at least once. I'll definitely be diving into it again. At just over 100 pages, it's easy to digest in one sitting. 10/10<br />
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20) <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Walden-Two/dp/B071VH7Y4K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Walden+Two&qid=1598217597&s=audible&sr=1-1"><i>Walden Two</i></a> by B.F. Skinner.<br />
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After reading <i>Walden</i> (and not enjoying it), I kept thinking about how familiar the title was. Then, I came across <i>Walden Two</i> which had been on my bookshelf, unread for 16 years. I originally bought it because it was written by Skinner, and that was enough to grab my interest, but I forgot I had it. It was a nice surprise to come across it on my shelf after reading <i>Walden</i>. <i>Walden</i> is a true story of a guy who goes to live a simple, solitary life outside of the city for a length of time, to see the impact living this way has on him, but, as I mentioned, it was nothing but descriptive scene after descriptive scene, which isn't my bag. <i>Walden Two</i> is a fictional book, written in more recent times, about a utopian society created with inspiration from the original <i>Walden</i>. Skinner's writing is engaging and easy to read, although this story didn't have the greatest plot, and was more of a tour around this fictional utopia. I have read a lot of dystopian fiction, but this might be the first utopian novel I've read, and I'd love to tackle a few more. This read was much better than <i>Walden</i>, although they are so, so different in basically every way other than the titles. 6/10<br />
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<i><b>What is the best book you've read recently? What are you currently reading? Do you ever abandon books partway through, or are you like me, and you worry about the book's feelings?</b></i></div>
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<li>2 buns, sliced</li>
<li>1 can artichokes (14 oz/398 ml), drained</li>
<li>1-1.5 T mayo</li>
<li>1 T minced onion</li>
<li>1/4 tsp to 1/2 tsp smokey paprika</li>
<li>1/4 tsp to 1/2 tsp garlic powder</li>
<li>1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne </li>
<li>1/4 tsp onion powder </li>
<li>salt and pepper to taste </li>
<li>grated cheese to top them with (to taste)</li>
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Chop up the artichokes well (I like to chop them similar to flaked tuna). Add the mayo, onion, and spices (or whatever you like really). Top the four bun halves with the mixture, top with cheese, and broil on high 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden. Watch! <br />
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(Makes 2 portions)</div>
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<li>1 T tahini</li>
<li>2 tsp soy sauce</li>
<li>1 tsp rice vinegar</li>
<li>1 tsp sugar</li>
<li>1 large pack of baby spinach (312 g/11 oz)</li>
<li>1 tsp sesame oil </li>
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Mix the tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. Put the spinach into a dry, large pot, and stir and let it wilt over medium heat. It will give off its water. Keep stirring for 1-3 minutes until all is wilted. Remove from heat and squeeze all liquid out of the spinach. (We use a clean silicon oven mitt to really give it a good squeeze. You want all liquid drained off, so squeeze it well.) You can let it cool if you need to, then squeeeeeeeze. Drizzle the drained spinach with sesame oil, and toss it with the tahini sauce. Serve warm or cold.<br />
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We have the <b>tahini spinach</b> as a side dish<b> multiple times per week</b>.<br />
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On the side with <b>daal</b> and <b>rice</b>:<br />
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With a<b> baked potato</b> and <b>beans</b>:<br />
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With <b>kimchi potatoes</b> and <b>roasted broccoli</b>:<br />
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Other plant-based meals we've been enjoying include <b>tempeh stir fry</b>:<br />
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<b>Borscht perogies</b> with saurkraut:<br />
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<a href="https://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/03/quick-and-easy-vegan-alfredo/">Vegan alfredo</a> pasta:<br />
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<b>Tofu</b> and veggie, <b>rice bowls</b> with peanut sauce:<br />
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<a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13954/addictive-sweet-potato-burritos/">Bean and sweet potato burritos</a>:<br />
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So many <b>vegetarian dishes</b> from <a href="https://carawaygrill.com/">Caraway</a>:<br />
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<b>Panang vegetable curry</b>, with Thai sticky rice:<br />
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<b>Falafel pitas</b> with <a href="https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/dinner/oven-baked-super-green-falafels">homemade super-green falafels</a>, and alllllll the <b>pickled turnips</b>:<br />
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<b>Sushi rolls</b> on the day we were supposed to leave for Japan 😢:<br />
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<b>Grilled veggies</b> with halloumi cheese:<br />
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<b>Nachos</b>!<br />
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And <b>burgers</b> made with <b>smoked portobellos</b> instead of beef patties:<br />
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<i>(Note the <b>tahini spinach</b> on the side again. We're hooked.)</i><br />
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And we even had <b>plant-based dessert</b> recently - mango with sticky rice.<br />
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<i><b>Have you had any good plant-based meals lately?</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Do you try to incorporate plant-based meals into your diet?</b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-76318147895277190222020-04-30T15:50:00.000-07:002020-04-30T15:50:30.287-07:00Restaurants<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>nyone remember restaurants?</i><br />
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They were places you'd go to with family or friends to order and consume food and drink. They were great places for socializing, celebrations, meetings, and dates.<br />
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Haha! Someday, hopefully, sooner rather than later, we can venture back out and check out the restaurant scene. Until then, let me tell you about some of the restaurants we visited before the whole world got grounded.<br />
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For our <b>5th anniversary in February</b>, Christopher and I went to <a href="https://avenuerestaurantandbar.com/"><i>Avenue</i></a>, one of our favourite restaurants, in the most beautiful building downtown.<br />
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Their <b>pork belly appetizer</b> is a must-order each time we go, so we shared that to start:<br />
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We also ordered the <b>perogies </b>(large plate), and then <b>three small plates</b> (trout cake, beef tartare, and a vegetable dish that I can't remember) and shared all of them.<br />
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It was a nice evening out to celebrate <b>five years of marriage</b>. The traditional anniversary gift for five years is something wood, and we are still on the lookout for what we will get. We like to choose something together as a memento for each anniversary. We don't own <b>candlestick holders</b>, so we are thinking of getting a pair of those.<br />
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Back in October, we got a gift card for our birthdays to <i><a href="http://www.barwillow.ca/">Bar Willow</a></i> (thank you again Mel and Steve). We had been before when it was <i>Willow </i>but had not visited since they changed the concept and name.<br />
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We shared the <b>gnocchi</b>, <b>scallops</b>, coffee-roasted <b>parsnips</b>, and <b>vegan ravioli</b>.<br />
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The <b>ravioli</b> and <b>gnocchi </b>were both really good. Unfortunately, the parsnips were undercooked, so that was our least favorite part of our meal. I'd be interested to go back and try the breakfast at <i>Bar Willow </i>in the summer, as the morning view across Wascana Lake would be beautiful.<br />
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Before the pandemic hit, we took my dad out for supper to <a href="https://www.therotisserie.ca/"><i>The Rotisserie</i></a>, a buffet restaurant that we've been to before. I don't know how they do it, but they manage to make really good food, perfectly cooked at this buffet, better than what we have experienced at the buffets in Vegas. The fries and other foods that should be crispy are perfectly crisp, and their chicken, steaks, etc. are always juicy, and never overcooked.<br />
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They have a <b>different theme each night</b> of the week, and we went on <b>Tropical Night</b>.<br />
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Last time we were in <b>Saskatoon</b>, we went to a newer Indian restaurant near our hotel, called <a href="http://www.angeethiflame.com/"><i>Angeethi Flame</i></a>.<br />
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We ordered a lot because our hotel had a fridge and microwave, so we could get a couple meals out of this food. <b>Everything was excellent</b>, and we will definitely go back.<br />
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Just days before quarantine started, we stopped in at a relatively new restaurant in town, <a href="https://tipsysamurai.jimdofree.com/"><i>Tipsy Samurai</i></a>.<br />
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We started with the <b>togarashi fries</b> and <b>chicken yakitori</b>.<br />
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The <b>yakitori</b> was superb! We loved the charcoal-grill taste, and the meat was tender and juicy.<br />
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I had <b>ramen</b> and Christopher ordered an <b>udon noodle dish</b>. I loved my ramen! It was spicy, flavourful, and it totally hit the spot.<br />
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Christopher thought his udon dish was average, but we'd go back for sure for the ramen and yakitori. <br />
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With social distancing, restaurant visits are no more, but many places in town have done an incredible job of adapting to a <b>new way of doing things</b>. I am impressed with how quickly new menus popped up, as well as front-step delivery, and online ordering and payment. <br />
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We want to help our favourite local restaurants stay afloat during this time, so <b>we have decided to order pick-up or delivery from one local restaurant each week</b>. (Before this we only ordered-in or got takeout about six times per year!)<br />
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So far we have had <a href="https://www.themeatingroom.ca/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttPZ086Q6QIVyEXVCh1WpQ6hEAAYASAAEgIVgvD_BwE"><i>The M:eating Room</i></a> twice. Their food is so fresh, healthy, and flavourful. The vegan pizza blew us away! <br />
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One day we ordered from <a href="http://reginagermanclub.ca/"><i>The German Club</i></a>. With this place, you call in the order and then drive up to the front doors, and they run the food out to your car. They do different lunch specials each day, and the schnitzel is so good! You get a massive plate of food for $13.</div>
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We also ordered from <a href="http://www.julianapizza.ca/"><i>Juliana Pizza</i></a> one day, but I forgot to snap a picture, as we could not wait to dive into it. They have such a good crust and are definitely one of the <b>top pizza places</b> in town. </div>
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Two of our favourite restaurants, <a href="https://siamrestaurant.ca/"><i>Siam</i></a> and<i> <a href="http://carawaygrill.com/">Caraway</a></i><a href="http://carawaygrill.com/"> <i>Grill</i></a> are not open during this, but we look forward to supporting them when they open back up. For now, we'll have to decide where to order from for tomorrow evening!</div>
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<i><b>Have you been ordering in or picking up food at all during the Covid-19 quarantine?</b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-5593086472402088702020-04-26T13:31:00.000-07:002020-04-26T13:31:31.219-07:00Only 24 Hours in a Day <span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>ne of my motivations to drastically limit my Internet use for 10 weeks (from January 4th-March 14th) was a desire to make more time for other activities and hobbies. We all have the same 24 hours in a day, and there is only so much we can do with that time. The mindless scrolling, the checking of email, the random searches - all of these add up. Blogging and creating blog content takes up a lot of time too, and I was finding that there weren't enough hours in the day to do all of these things, and also to take up new hobbies, and dive back into old ones that I missed. <br />
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I have always been obsessed with learning new things, and I am not afraid of being terrible at something, because I know with practice I will improve. People have said to Christopher over the years that he is lucky that he can play drums. He always responds that "luck" had nothing to do with it; he worked his butt off to be able to play the drums, and he experienced the blood, sweat, frustration, and blisters that come with hours upon hours of practice. <br />
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I've been asked how I learned to cook and bake, and although I sat on the counter with my mom as a kid here and there, the real way that I learned how to cook and bake was through practice. Lots and lots, and lots of practice. I have thrown out cakes that I screwed up and then immediately started again from scratch. I remember making three loaves of cornbread in a row one day because the first two weren't good enough. (Fortunately, I have a human disposal system for the second-rate versions of anything I've made.) I wasn't born with cooking or baking skills. I just put many hours into doing something that I enjoyed and wanted to be better at it, and with time and practice, my skills got better. <br />
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This blog was a great motivator for me to press on with cooking and baking, to try new things, to experiment and take risks. My goal was never to become a Michelin-Stared chef or even a chef at all. Actually, the idea of cooking or baking for a job is unappealing to me. I like having it as a hobby, and I like being able to share my creations with friends and family when I have the time and desire. A sense of obligation seems to kill my motivation in the kitchen. <br />
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During my 10 weeks away from my blog and other online activities, I made a lot of time for reading, which was an old favourite hobby that I was really missing in the past few years. I started doing some other writing, jotting ideas down that had been swirling around in my brain for a while. And, as usual, I cooked with Christopher:<br />
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On <b>January 4th</b>, the day I left the Internet for 10 weeks, it was <b>+3C</b> outside!<br />
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Christopher smoked some<b> jerk chicken</b> and threw it onto the BBQ, and I thought, <i>wow, 2020 is off to an amazing start if it's January 4th and we're already BBQing</i>.<br />
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At that time <b>Covid-19</b> was barely on our radar, and we were looking forward to a trip to Japan in the Spring and many other fun activities for 2020.<br />
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I came back to the Internet on March 14th but by the end of March life changed a lot for everyone, with the announcement of <b>Covid-19 as a global pandemic</b>. I started working from home, and instead of embracing some extra time to cook and bake and blog a lot, Christopher and I took advantage of the opportunity to just <b>chill out</b>, take care of ourselves, and to <b>learn something new</b>.<br />
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We didn't stock up on anything, but while grocery shopping at the start of this, we <b>decided to eat simpler meals </b>during this time. We've been eating a lot of <b>plant-based meals</b>, with loads of beans, nuts, seeds, greens, and other veggies. We used to cook quite elaborate recipes at times, which required trips to multiple grocery stores, and sometimes hard-to-find-ingredients. Since we are <b>limiting our grocery trips</b>, we've kept our meal planning very simple, and have been winging it a lot, which is relaxing, fun, and low-pressure, but <b>isn't really conducive to food blogging</b>. I don't have too much to say about our eats unless you want to see the same tahini spinach multiple times per week.<br />
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So, for a lack of blog content, I haven't been on here much lately.<br />
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Instead, I've been investing at least a half an hour a day to <b>learning Spanish</b> (I want to up this), and at least an hour a day to <b>learning drums</b>! I have never played an instrument, but I figured my brain and coordination would benefit from the new neural connections of drumming, and it would be super fun and rewarding to be able to play something. I could spend an hour a day scrolling through <i>Instagram</i>, and years later, I wouldn't have anything to show for it, or I could spend an hour a day practicing something new and the cumulative effect of that practice would be very noticeable years down the road. I am satisfied with my current cooking and baking skills and don't want to worry about finding ingredients for new recipes, and I am bored with spending all of my free time working with food, so I am putting that hobby on the back burner for a while, and I'm going to focus on learning and practicing new skills.<br />
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That being said, I do plan on checking in on here every once in a while, but I might post about what I've been reading, or how my drumming is going, or where we have traveled (when we can again), and sometimes I might post about food. I have no rules for myself about how often I'll post, or what I will post about, I am just going to write when the mood strikes. <br />
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Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-43122543845380716802020-03-15T12:21:00.001-07:002020-03-15T12:21:49.086-07:00Mexico in February<span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>n <b>February</b> we took off for a week of sunshine and relaxation. The day before we left was our <b>5 year anniversary</b>, so this was a nice way to celebrate! <br />
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We had a direct flight to <b>Cancun</b>, and we stayed at <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g150807-d15152197-Reviews-Coral_Level_at_Iberostar_Selection_Cancun-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html">Coral Level</a> at Iberostar Selection. It's an adults-only resort within a larger resort.<br />
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When we were checking in, the view out the window was beckoning us to come outside and play.<br />
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The room was lovely, but the <b>balcony</b> was the best part.<br />
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We often got <b>room service</b> and enjoyed it while watching the waves below.<br />
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The food was pretty good, and I loved the<b> burrata appetizer </b>at the restaurant on the adult side. You can't go wrong with burrata. <br />
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Most days for lunch we had a bunch of <b>freshly grilled veggies</b>, topped with olive oil, salt and pepper. They were so good!<br />
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One beautiful morning we got up around <b>5:00 a.m.</b> and went to a beach bed to watch the<b> sunrise</b>. It was pitch black when we got out there, but we looked at the stars, listened to the waves, and enjoyed the peacefulness. <br />
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The beach was <b>unreal</b>!<br />
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The resort was <b>very pretty</b> as well, and the service was <b>top-notch</b>.<br />
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I was impressed with Christopher, as he spoke Spanish with the staff the entire time we were there! He has been learning Spanish for at least an hour per day for the past year, and it is really starting to pay off. When he sets his mind to something, he follows through, and I was surprised by how far his Spanish has come. I really need to step up my practicing! <br />
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All in all, it was a really nice winter getaway, and we're missing our daily dips in the ocean.<br />
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<i><b>Did you get away this winter?</b></i> <i><b>Winter was actually quite nice this year in Saskatchewan - how was it where you are? </b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-19818451759082226972020-03-14T16:57:00.000-07:002020-03-14T17:09:45.671-07:0010 Week Internet Hiatus - What I Read<span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>'m back! I thoroughly enjoyed my much-needed, 10 week <b>Internet diet</b>. I missed seeing what people were up to, but I didn't miss celebrity updates, fake-news, and seeing people argue and get further divided online. I enjoyed having<b> my phone in another room</b> most of the time, and it didn't take long for me to <b>forget about it</b>. Due to Covid-19 and some stuff with my job, I did spend a bit of time online, but for the most part, I stuck to the plan I had set for myself.<br />
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What I felt the most during this past 10 weeks was <b>a sense of relief</b>.<br />
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It was nice to have<b> less to pay attention to</b> so I could give more focused attention to fewer areas of my life. One thing I focused on was <b>reading</b>. I tend to gravitate toward non-fiction, and in particular, science-based books. With so much misinformation online, I like to read actual facts - information that has been tested using the scientific method. When people dedicate their life's work to a particular field, those are the people I want to learn from, and those are the people I trust to provide accurate information in their respective fields. And, well, when it's the year 2020, and there are still flat-Earthers it is really disheartening. <b> </b><br />
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<b>The world could use a lot more science. </b> <br />
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I read <b>10 books </b>in the<b> 10 weeks</b> that I was off-line (in addition to a couple for work), including:<br />
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1) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Bill_Bryson_The_Body?id=NHuDDwAAQBAJ&hl=en-CA&gl=CA">The Body</a> - Bill Bryson<br />
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This is a very informative look at the human body, but it really made it apparent how little we know about our own bodies and how they function. There is so much more to know, which is fascinating as I can't wait to see what is discovered in the future, but it also makes me feel like there should be a lot more funding for medical and scientific research. It was an interesting read but I would have liked it more if it had some health recommendations for each section (the sections were broken down based on body parts/systems.) 7/10<br />
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2) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Ziya_Tong_The_Reality_Bubble?id=Y0hkDwAAQBAJ&hl=en-CA&gl=CA">The Reality Bubble</a> - Ziya Tong<br />
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I was keeping notes on the books I read, and for this one I wrote, "This should be required reading for everyone." It is a relevant and important book. I learned a lot and was engaged throughout. I loved it! Read a short description <a href="https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAECs2nuaxM&gl=CA&hl=en-CA&source=productsearch&utm_source=HA&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=PLA&pcampaignid=MKT-DR-na-us-1000189-Med-hasem-bk-Evergreen-Nov1417-PLA-audiobookspla*AQAAAECs2nuaxM&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrM3ViP-a6AIVpoNaBR17wQZyEAQYASABEgI0a_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">here</a>, and see if it piques your interest as much as it did mine. 9.5/10<br />
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3) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAADNDzUP6M&gl=CA&hl=en-CA&source=productsearch&utm_source=HA&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=PLA&pcampaignid=MKT-DR-na-us-1000189-Med-hasem-bk-Evergreen-Nov1417-PLA-audiobookspla*AQAAAADNDzUP6M&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs9Oej4Cb6AIVFm6GCh3UbABMEAYYASABEgKLbPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">The Mind-Gut Connection</a> - Emeran Mayer, MD<br />
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This was a quick and enjoyable read, and it contained recent research on an area that I think will impact our understanding of health from now on. I am really interested in the effect of diet on health and on the brain, so this book was right up my alley. 7/10<br />
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4) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Norman_Doidge_The_Brain_That_Changes_Itself?id=Qw7qj5nXSPUC&hl=en-CA&gl=CA">The Brain that Changes Itself</a> - Norman Doidge, MD<br />
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I really wanted to love this book. It caught my eye years ago and I had it on my must-read list ever since; unfortunately, it was a bit of a letdown for me. It was full of medical stories, which aren't my favourite; I am more interested in the findings that came out of those stories. Also, many of the stories were ones I already knew, such as that of Phineas Gage, which any psychology major will be familiar with. It was not engaging for me, but if you love the stories that led to scientific and medical advancement, then this might be for you. 4/10<br />
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5) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Neil_deGrasse_Tyson_Letters_from_an_Astrophysicist?id=HKOhDwAAQBAJ&hl=en-CA&gl=CA">Letters from an Astrophysicist</a> - Neil Degrasse Tyson<br />
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I do not have a physics background and have never taken a physics class (big mistake, because physics is the coolest), yet this book was very readable and accessible. Tyson shares his answers to various letters and emails he has received, and each answer is quite brief but so well explained, and just all-around satisfying. It was a quick read. 8/10<br />
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6) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Stephen_Hawking_Brief_Answers_to_the_Big_Questions?id=tFhbDwAAQBAJ&hl=en-CA&gl=ca">Brief Answers to the Big Questions</a> - Stephen Hawking<br />
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This book was thought-provoking and engaging. Hawking was one of the greatest minds of our time and he really got my wheels turning. Although, it wasn't quite as good as Neil Degrasse Tyson's book, which was very similar to this one. That being said, I give it a 7/10.<br />
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7) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=M51VCgAAQBAJ&gl=ca&hl=en-CA&source=productsearch&utm_source=HA_Desktop_US&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=PLA&pcampaignid=MKTAD0930BO1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs-ev-IOb6AIVoINaBR1mMwVREAYYASABEgKidvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">The Ripple Effect</a> - Greg Wells<br />
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This book provided good information, albeit unoriginal. I didn't really enjoy the way it was written, but I suppose it would be a good, easily accessible introduction to scientific information in the areas of sleep, diet, exercise, and the brain. 4/10<br />
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8) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Stefan_Klein_How_to_Love_the_Universe?id=ilJNDwAAQBAJ&hl=en-CA&gl=ca">How to Love the Universe</a> - Stefan Klein<br />
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This is another book that I really wanted to love. Unfortunately, I found it repetitive and unoriginal. Part of my dislike for it could be because I read it after a couple of other books about space and the universe, and it repeated a lot of what was in those books but wasn't written as well. 4/10<br />
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9) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Niccolo_Machiavelli_The_Prince?id=zazxOmXqYwcC&hl=en-CA&gl=ca">The Prince</a> - Machiavelli<br />
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This book is not in line with my interests at all, but I've had it on my bookshelf for ages, and I am tired of having unread books on the shelf. I found it really boring, and I struggled to stay focused while reading. It was written about a billion years ago, or something, and is apparently a classic, but for me, it is a #NOPE. Fortunately, it was a very quick read. 1/10<br />
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10) <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Michio_Kaku_Hyperspace?id=CPsYUwNwFcQC&hl=en-CA&gl=ca">Hyperspace</a> - Michio Kaku<br />
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We saw the brilliant Michio Kaku in line at JFK airport a few years ago. Actually, he was directly in front of us in the security line for a good while. Christopher was star-struck. Unfortunately, for what I am convinced is one of the first times in Christopher's life, a name slipped his mind. He racked his brain to get the name, but it didn't come to him until we had left the airport, and Christopher says he just couldn't address him without using his name. <i>So, that's the story of the time that we never talked to Michio Kaku. </i><br />
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His book was mind-bending. It opened my mind to a whole new world, and to physics ideas that I had never taken the time for before. It's the stuff science fiction is made of, and it was much more fascinating and in-depth, and complicated than I ever imagined. This guy is as smart as I wish I was ... 8/10<br />
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My plan for tomorrow - go to the library! And, I have more to share about what we've been up to over the past 10 weeks, including some travel, and of course, our eats.</div>
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<i><b>What are you reading?</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Have you ever taken an Internet or social media hiatus?</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Have you ever been star-struck? Who did you see? </b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-46708901039169343312020-01-04T13:55:00.000-08:002020-01-04T13:54:59.963-08:0020 in 2020 <span style="font-size: x-large;">I </span>am really <b>excited for 2020</b>, as Christopher and I have so much to look forward to this year. We'll celebrate our <b>fifth wedding anniversary </b>in<b> </b>February, and in June it will be 20 years since I graduated high school. Our province is hosting two of the biggest events held in Canada - the Grey Cup, and the Juno Awards, neither of which we'll attend, but it's fun that they are happening in Saskatchewan, and we might partake in some of the festivities that will surround these. We have a couple of <b>big trips planned</b>, including a relaxing <b>beach vacation</b>, and a longer, <b>bucket-list trip</b>! Annnnnd we have a <b>new niece or nephew</b> arriving this year! My sister is due in May, and we're pumped to meet the new addition to our family.<br />
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I've created a list of <b>20 things to do in 2020</b>, and I'm going to post them somewhere in the house so they are visible and more likely to be accomplished. Some of these are carried over from 2019, and I've tried to make them more measurable and specific than I have in past years.<br />
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1) Try floating in a sensory deprivation tank.<br />
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2) Go on a double date with another couple to a new restaurant in town that we want to try, at least four times in the year - weeknight, weekend, whenever it works! <br />
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3) Host a minimum of three low-key get-togethers with friends/family over the year (games night, order-in and visit, just come over for coffee and dessert, etc.). <br />
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4) Read a minimum of 25 books this year, and keep track of all of them, along with my ratings, etc., and do a recap post at the end of the year of my top reads.<br />
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5) Go on a weekend road trip to a small town near us that we've never spent any time in before.<br />
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6) Canoe on Wascana Lake.<br />
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7) Do something to commemorate my 20-year high school reunion, even if it's as simple as getting together with friends that I graduated with at our old watering hole, or retaking a photo from grad, and doing a side-by-side 20 years later (I always find those types of photos fun to look at.)<br />
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8) Learn a new skill. <br />
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9) Cook a minimum of 20 recipes from cookbooks that we currently own.<br />
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10) Go to the Globe Theatre at least twice.<br />
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11) Go to at least three concerts, big or small.<br />
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12) Listen to all of the vinyl in the basement from start to finish. This was initially a winter plan, but I think it needs to be a 2020 goal, as we have a lot of music!<br />
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13) Visit some Little Free Libraries in town, borrowing a few, and leaving as many as will fit.<br />
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14) Print and frame a few of our favourite photos. This one for sure:<br />
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15) Get two new plants for the living room. We brought in our hot pepper plants from the front step as the weather turned cool this fall, and loved the look of them in our living room. They are outdoor plants, so we want to find a couple to take their place, as they made our house feel cozier.<br />
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16) Buy new pillows! We hate our pillows, and sleep is so important. We need to stop talking about this and actually go and do it. I have my eye on a pillow that stays cold.<br />
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17) Go to at least one movie in the theatre a month, or a total of 12 throughout the year. <br />
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18) Paint something. A canvas. A wall. Anything. This is just something I want to do at home; I have zero interest in those painting classes where everyone paints something similar, or an art class of any type. I can't work like that.<br />
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19) Find a really good spot to see the night sky, and do some stargazing.<br />
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20) Go on an Internet "Diet". I remember 20 years ago, when I was just starting out as a university student, and we still had dial-up Internet. I'd be trying to research, as the pages loaded so slowly, only to be disconnected as soon as someone upstairs picked up the phone. At that time the Internet was a source of a lot of frustration for me, but it ended up becoming a place where I could connect, become informed, and be creative. After twenty years of watching the World Wide Web grow into what it is today, I've never really had a break from it, and I kind of want to see what it feels like to step away <b>temporarily</b>. So much of what I am seeing online these days is just not resonating with me, and the start of 2020 seems like a good time to pick up the metaphorical phone, and give my brain a refresh. I have some other writing I'd like to do, a bunch of books I want to read, and I want the mental space to do these things without distraction. <br />
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I have given some thought as to what this <b>Internet Diet</b> will look like.<br />
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<b>What's Staying?</b><br />
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<li>I'll still be using the Internet for quickly taking care of business such as banking, booking travel, checking the weather, making reservations, or making necessary purchases.</li>
<li>I will still check my email.</li>
<li>I will use the Internet when necessary for my job (only while at work).</li>
<li>I'll research excursions or information needed for the trips we have planned, but I'll set aside limited time on the weekend for this, and not search outside of this time.</li>
<li>I am not willing to give up videos of our nieces and nephews, so I will watch Instagram stories only, and have set a limit on my phone for 10 minutes per day max, and will only check these once per day, in the evening. Same thing with Snapchat. I have turned off all notifications, except if a family member posts a snap. I will check those quickly and nothing else.</li>
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<b>What's Going?</b><br />
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<li>Blogging</li>
<li>Facebook</li>
<li>Reddit</li>
<li>All unnecessary internet searches that aren't for a specific, time-sensitive purpose, such as for an upcoming trip, or to check if a business is open, or something like that</li>
<li>Almost all Social media (I have moved all social media apps away from the home screen of my
phone, and have turned off nearly all notifications; I will not be
posting anything and will stay off these almost completely, other than
to watch videos of our nieces and nephews for the time specified above,
and only on the two apps mentioned.) </li>
<li>Online news </li>
<li>Basically, everything that is not mentioned under "What's Staying" </li>
</ul>
<b>How Long?</b><br />
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<li><b>10 weeks, starting today.</b> I'll see you back here on <b>March 14th</b>, and will share my thoughts at that time, and reflect on what life was like for 10 weeks with very limited Internet time. I feel like 10 weeks is a good amount of time to really feel a difference, and to reflect on what is different. I want to see how much more time I have, what books I can read in that time, and if I miss any app or website more than others, and what I miss about it. Basically, I just want some insight. </li>
</ul>
<b>When the 10 Weeks are Up</b><br />
<ul>
<li>I'll catch up on what I missed on the blogs I love the most, and have a look at what some friends and family members have been up to online, so expect some late likes and comments come March 😄 I don't want to miss out on what my friends and family are up to, but I do want to disconnect for a while and just chill.</li>
<li>I'll still be writing and taking photos when I feel inspired over the next 10 weeks, and will likely share some of what we've been up to around here.</li>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><b>See you back here on March 14th! </b>𝝅 </i></span></div>
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<i><b>Do you have any goals, resolutions, to-do list items, etc. for 2020? </b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-12520058540385528532020-01-03T16:20:00.001-08:002020-01-03T16:20:45.328-08:00Cleaning Burnt Sugar etc. from a Pot: What Actually Works <span style="font-size: x-large;">B</span>ack in early November, I was making a <b>tangy mustard sauce</b> for pork and completely forgot about it. I went into another room while the sugar, mustard powder, egg, and vinegar boiled away for about half an hour, until all that was left was what looked like a <b>ruined pot</b>. We tried everything to get the pot clean, turning to<i><b> Google</b></i> for all the answers.<br />
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Boiled water, soapy water, baking soda, vinegar, peroxide, scrubbing with a metal scouring pad, and every combination of those, plus a few more tricks I am probably forgetting, and nothing worked. We thought we'd have to throw the pot away for sure. <br />
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So, then it got to be <b>December</b>, and I was <b>frustrated </b>with the <b>darn pot</b>. I put some water in it, put a lid on it, and let it sit, figuring I'd worry about it after Christmas, and if I couldn't find a solution, then we'd shop for a new pot in January. <br />
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Well, as luck would have it, the <b>plain old water</b>, <b>sitting for weeks</b>, was exactly the trick! Nothing fancy - no boiling needed - no scrubbing - just good old water, and <b>patience</b>.<br />
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After eventually taking the lid off of the pot, we saw this floating in there:<br />
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It lifted right out, and the bottom of the pot was as good as new. <br />
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Water is magic!<br />
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<i><b>Have you ever had to replace a pot or pan because you burned something so badly?</b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-46258951201132604312020-01-03T11:28:00.000-08:002020-01-03T16:22:38.545-08:00Moving into 2020<span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>n <b>December 30th</b> we ate a <b>vegetarian dinner</b> and enjoyed the Christmas decorations for the last night before they would come down.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spaghetti squash, spinach & cheese tomato sauce, baked with cheese.</td></tr>
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On <b>New Year's Eve</b>, while Christopher was at work, I took down all of the Christmas decorations and cleaned the house. I wanted to start out the new year with a fresh, clean home.<br />
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After cleaning, I got to work on <a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/guinness-brownies/">Guinness brownies</a>, and Korean rice pockets, that we'd be contributing to a potluck in the evening.<br />
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Once Christopher was home we got ready to go out. We didn't have to think too much about what to wear, because it was a <b>pajama party</b>! It's a fun tradition with our friends (since everyone's kids have been born) to ring in the new year with a<b> potluck pajama party</b> for all the adults and kids.<br />
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I wish I would have snapped some more pictures from the evening, as I was ringing in 2020 with so many of the same people that I rang in the new millennium with 20 years ago.<br />
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I remember a bunch of us being at our friend <b>Mark's house</b>. I was in <b>grade 12</b>, and the whole Y2K apocalypse thing was such a big deal back then, so it really made for an exciting new year celebration. Of course, nothing special happened when the clock struck midnight, but memories with friends were made, and <b>20 years later</b> we are all still friends and are still getting together to celebrate.<br />
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This year we were at our friends' <b>Chris and Cori's house</b>, and it was a really nice time.<br />
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We didn't stay out too long past midnight and were up pretty early the next morning. Our<b> first meal of 2020</b> was this delicious breakfast that Christopher made:<br />
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I think 2020 is going to be a <b>very memorable year</b> - more on that in one of the next posts.<br />
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<i><b>How did you ring in the new year?</b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-43353358482843332692020-01-01T15:12:00.000-08:002020-01-01T15:12:01.729-08:00A Look Back at 2019<span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span>appy New Year! <b></b><br />
<b><br /></b> I hope you had<b> </b>a wonderful time ringing in 2020. I am so excited for 2020, but first, I'll reflect a bit on 2019, a year that had a major impact on my life.<br />
<b><br /></b> Twenty-nineteen was a year of<b> adventure</b> for me. I challenged myself to <b>step out of my comfort zone</b> and tried to read, watch, and listen to books, TV, and music that expanded my horizons and tastes. <br />
<b><br /></b> The year started out<b> bitterly cold</b>, so escaping to <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/02/havana-whats-food-like.html">Havana</a> was sweet relief; however, it was a challenging place to travel to, and we definitely didn't have a luxurious vacation. We stayed with locals in a <b>Casa Particular</b> and had an incredible <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/02/first-stop-havana-go-go.html">learning experience</a>. My number one <i>must-do</i> in Havana would be <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/03/hooray-for-havana.html">Fabrica de Arte</a>. This is one of the coolest places I have ever been to in my life, and I'd go back to Havana just to spend more time exploring, dancing, and enjoying every aspect of <a href="http://www.fac.cu/">Fabrica de Arte</a>. It is an absolute must if you ever travel there.<br />
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I ventured <b>overseas</b> for the first time ever, when we went to <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/04/hello-chiang-mai.html">Chiang Mai</a>, <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/05/temples-and-street-food.html">Thailand</a> in April.<br />
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It was the trip of a lifetime, and we made some incredible <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/05/thai-cooking-class.html">memories</a>. Climbing up the face of the <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/04/splash.html">Bua tong waterfall, participating in the largest water fight</a> in the world, and nurturing <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/05/elephants.html">elephants</a> at an elephant sanctuary were the highlights that we'll remember forever. In addition to our <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/04/khao-soi.html">favourite food</a>, we also had some new <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-coffee-in-chiang-mai.html">delicious</a> <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-last-of-chiang-mai-food.html">eats</a> in Thailand, including mango sticky rice, and <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/05/breakfasts-in-chiang-mai.html">souffle pancakes</a>.<br />
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We spent May <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-long-weekend-away.html">long weekend in Edmonton</a>.<br />
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We had an incredible VR experience, went to a concert, went water sliding with family, met up with Christopher's aunt, and also discovered a delicious restaurant, <i><a href="https://biera.ca/">Biera</a></i>.<br />
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In the summer we had a great time <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/08/a-week-of-camping.html">camping,</a> and spending as much time as possible in our <b>backyard</b>. We focused on being present and in the moment and enjoying the quiet, simple pleasures in life.<br />
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I celebrated <b>10 years of Everyday Foodie</b>!<br />
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On that note,<b> </b>some of our<b> favourite foodie finds of 2019 </b>include:<br />
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<a href="https://localandfresh.ca/">Local and Fresh</a> - an awesome new market in town for all things local and delicious.<br />
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<a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/03/trying-new-food-products.html">Teff</a> - a really delicious and healthy grain.<br />
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<b>Smoking all the foods</b> - we got a smoker from Christopher's parents this year, and LOVE it!<br />
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<a href="https://www.thirteenpiesyxe.com/">Thirteen Pies</a> - delicious sourdough pizza in Saskatoon.<br />
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<a href="https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/grilled_mexican_street_corn_elotes/">Mexican Street Corn</a> - this will be a new summertime staple in our house.<br />
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<a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/09/low-country-boil-belated-10-year-blog.html">Low Country Boil</a> - this will also be on regular rotation for all summers to come.<br />
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<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aaron-sanchez/chili-verde-with-sausage-and-pumpkin-3568199">Chili Verde</a> - a new fall favourite.<br />
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<a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/linguine-green-olive-sauce-zesty-breadcrumbs">Linguine with Green Olive Sauce and Zesty Breadcrumbs</a><b> - </b>we're addicted, and this has been added to the regular rotation.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span> had some items on my To-Do List for 2019, but I didn't do too well with them. I've graded myself below:</b><br />
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<b>1) Try floating in a sensory deprivation tank. </b><br />
<i>F - didn't do this. It will be on the list for 2020.</i><br />
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<b>2) Have more casual/ low-key get-togethers with friends and family. </b><br />
<i>C - we definitely did this more than we had in previous years, but it's another one that will be on the list for 2020. I loved our <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/11/korean-food-with-friends.html">casual get-togethers</a> with <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/12/festive-weekend.html">Matt and Alissa</a> recently - exactly the type of thing I had in mind. </i><br />
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<b>3) Go on a day trip to a small town near us that we've never visited before. </b><br />
<i>F - didn't do this. Add it to the 2020 list!</i><br />
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<b>4) Read more. </b>(I also wanted to read some books outside of my typical choices, which are usually food/ nutrition science, or behavioral/ brain science, non-fiction books.) <br />
<i>C+ - I read about 20 books this year, which is quite low for me, so this will be another one for the 2020 list. My favourite reads of the year were: "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Molecule-More-Chemical-Creativity-Determine-ebook/dp/B077ZCGT8N">The Molecule of More</a>", "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062888439/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1">Everything is F'd</a>", and "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Code-Ingenious-Understand-People/dp/0767920570/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=the+culture+code&qid=1577917113&s=books&sr=1-3">The Culture Code</a>." I did do some reading outside of my typical genre choices, but not as much as I'd like. Christopher's favourite read of the year was, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Astrophysicist-Neil-deGrasse-Tyson/dp/1324003316/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27UA0BCQTTG7A&keywords=letters+from+an+astrophysicist&qid=1577917159&s=books&sprefix=letters+from+an+astr%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C196&sr=1-1">Letters from an Astrophysicist</a>".</i><br />
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<b>5) Learn a new skill. </b><br />
<i>D - I did learn some more Spanish at our Spanish classes and on Duo Lingo, and took a cooking class in Thailand, but I don't know if I learned a specific new skill. I did learn a lot in general, so that counts for something though!</i><br />
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I might not have done well with this to-do list for 2019, but I am totally okay with that, as it's often the things that you can't plan or prepare for that turn out to be the best. I learned so much this year and had so many new experiences. I grew personally, and my marriage, career, and health flourished. I came away from 2019 feeling <b>on top of the world</b>, and you really can't ask for more than that.<br />
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Farwell to a year of adventure, learning, and growing. <br />
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Farewell to the most unpredictable, exhilarating, and wild decade, with the lowest lows to the highest highs, and everything in between. <br />
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Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-11164562945399490732019-12-29T12:37:00.000-08:002019-12-29T12:39:57.408-08:00Thankful Part 3<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>his is the last of the <b>30 Thankful Prompts</b> that were making their way around the blog world.<br />
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<a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/12/thankful-part-1.html">Thankful Part 1</a><br />
<a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/12/thankful-part-2.html">Thankful Part 2</a><br />
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21) <b>The best thing I tasted yesterday was </b>the breakfast that Christopher made (avocado toast with alfalfa sprouts, and fried mushrooms; it was even better today with a poached egg on top).<br />
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22) <b>I love going online to </b>research.<b> </b>I have an insatiable curiosity and love of learning, so I am constantly looking things up and read about things I wonder and question, and that just leads to more questions, and more learning.<br />
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23) <b>I'm grateful for the way these things feel: </b>my marriage, my home, my body, my mind - healthy, happy, comfortable, fulfilled, and full of love and gratitude.<br />
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24) <b>Yesterday I felt supported when </b>Christopher listened to me. He is the best listener, and I always bounce ideas off of him.<br />
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25) <b>When I look around my home I am grateful for </b>the simplicity of our lives. We don't feel the need to replace or upgrade anything, unless absolutely necessary. We replace items only when they break, so basically, everything in our house (and the house itself) is the first of that item that I've ever owned as an adult. Even our TV is almost 13 years old, but it still does the job!<br />
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26) <b>When I look around the world I am grateful for </b>acts of kindness big and small that show there is still good in the world, scientific progress, and the beautiful planet that we call home.<br />
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27) <b>I love that I have the ability to daydream </b>about travel. I know this is a luxury that not everyone has, and I appreciate that my life allows for this adventure, as it is so important to me.<br />
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28) <b>I love it when I see animals</b> in their natural habitats.<br />
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29) <b>The nicest thing I have felt on my skin today was </b>a back scratch.<br />
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30) <b>I am grateful that I am learning </b>new things every day.<b> </b>I get so bored if I don't feel like I am learning something. Learning is a lifetime project, not something that stops when school ends. That being said, I am quite sure that I am not done with school ... I don't know if I ever will be.<br />
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<i><b>Choose a couple (or all) of the prompts above and put your answers in the comments.</b></i></div>
<b></b>Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-32354059947994760872019-12-29T11:47:00.000-08:002019-12-29T11:47:18.902-08:00Christmas 2019<span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>hristmas seemed to come so quickly this year. I didn't ever feel fully <i>ready</i> for it, whatever <i>ready </i>means. On <b>Christmas Eve</b> we got together with my family at my sister and Riley's home.<br />
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We enjoyed a delicious<b> turkey dinner</b> with all the fixings.<br />
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After dinner, we made our way back to the living room where the kids opened some gifts, and we visited over dessert.<br />
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Once home again, we watched <i><b>T</b><b>he Grinch</b></i>, ate some baking, and then nuzzled into bed.<br />
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<b>Christmas morning</b> always starts out the same way. We put on a pot of <b>festive coffee</b> and get the Christmas<b> music</b> and<b> TV fire</b> going.<br />
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It's usually still a little dark outside when we move to the couch, and start opening our stockings.<br />
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After stockings, I got some <i><b>Pilsbury</b></i> cinnamon rolls into the oven. I usually make homemade cinnamon buns for Christmas morning, but we were heading out of town on Boxing Day, and I didn't want a bunch of food around the house that wasn't going to get eaten. Last weekend we tried some <i><b>Pilsbury</b></i> cinnamon rolls that were terrible, but these ones were the <i><b>Cinnabon</b></i> ones, and they were<b> much better</b> (although still nowhere near as good as homemade).<br />
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After handing out gifts and taking turns opening, it was time for <b>breakfast</b>.<br />
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In the afternoon we went over to <b>Christopher's parents' house</b>. They had a huge spread of <b>snacks</b> downstairs, and so many more upstairs. They cooked a turkey and had buns, croissants, etc. to make sandwiches. There were also dips, shrimp, sushi, and so much more.<br />
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Our nieces entertained the whole family with their Bluetooth microphones. It was fun watching a four and five-year-old requesting Red Hot Chili Peppers songs to sing along with, lol! They are definitely related to Christopher! We had a really nice time with family and probably would have stayed much later if we wouldn't have been getting up early the next morning to hit the highway.<br />
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On <b>Boxing Day</b> we drove to <b>Saskatoon</b> for more family time. We visited with <b>my mom</b>, and that evening went to my <b>Auntie Cathy</b>, and <b>Uncle Darrel's house</b> for a really nice visit, and some hot turkey sandwiches. It was so nice seeing them, and their beautiful home, which brought back some memories from Christmases as a child. On the 27th we spent the day with my mom and then drove back home that evening.<br />
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This weekend we have nothing at all to do, and we are enjoying just <b>being still</b>. Yesterday Christopher made <b>avocado toast</b> with <b>sprouts</b> and <b>fried mushrooms</b> for breakfast.<br />
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<b>Miso soup</b> and <b>oranges</b> on the side!<br />
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After breakfast, we spent the rest of the day in our comfy clothes on the couch, while nibbling on snacks here and there.<br />
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We went to bed early and caught up on the sleep we had been lacking over the past few days. This morning we had the <b>same breakfast</b> as yesterday, but this time <b>topped with a poached egg</b>.<br />
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It was so good! I always forget how good alfalfa sprouts are with eggs. I've been avoiding eggs a bit lately, but I ate every bite of this breakfast.<br />
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Today we might straighten up a bit, and put away the mess from Christmas ... or we might just read, write, and watch more TV (we started a bunch of new shows yesterday, watching the first episode of each to see what hooked us), and I'll worry about the mess when Christopher is at work this week.<br />
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<i><b>Have you cleaned up from Christmas yet? </b></i></div>
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<i><b>How long do you leave decorations up? </b></i>(I usually take everything down by New Year's Eve, as I like to start the new year with a clean space.) </div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-70280359992667326882019-12-24T08:38:00.000-08:002019-12-24T08:38:08.917-08:00Festive Weekend<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>his past weekend we planned to get festive with snacks, Christmas movies, and a whole lot of relaxing. December is a really<b> rough month</b> for Christopher at work, and his alarm has been going off at <b>4:30 a.m.</b> for way too many days, which means both of us (but especially him) are not getting the sleep we need. We purposely <b>avoid taking on anything extra</b> in December, because it's just too much, and we don't want to end up sick or miserable. We give ourselves permission to order in if we don't feel like cooking (we did that twice in December), and to just snack in the living room instead of having a full meal at the table.<br />
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On <b>Friday evening </b>we pulled together some <b>easy snacks</b> for dinner and headed straight to the couch.<br />
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Not long after eating, we were falling asleep.<br />
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The next morning we made this <b>coffee</b>:<br />
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Lit this <b>candle</b> (I am a sucker for nice candles, and this one was a thoughtful gift):<br />
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And then we prepped a <b>snacky breakfast</b>. We had little <b>hashbrown cups</b>, <i><b>Pilsbury</b></i> cinnamon rolls (they weren't good), <b>hardboiled eggs</b>, and <b>fruit</b>.<br />
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We put on a <b>movie</b>, and just <b>nibbled</b> all morning.<br />
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Christopher also got some <b>maple brown sugar salmon</b> going in the smoker. It smelled amazing in the cool air.<br />
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We basically didn't leave the couch all day, and it was absolutely glorious. We read, watched shows and movies, and snacked.<br />
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Our lunch was this plate of <b>crispy wings </b>with hot sauce for dipping:<br />
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In the evening we ordered the <b>best ginger beef</b> (from <i>Peking House</i> - thanks to some friends for the recommendation!), and <b>mixed vegetables</b>. We ate a bit and then had some <b>cheeses</b> and <b>crackers</b>, etc. later on.<br />
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It was the perfect <b>Christmasy day</b> in our <b>cozy little home</b>.<br />
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We couldn't make it through all of <i><b>Saturday Night Live</b></i>, but we tried!<br />
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The next morning we ate some of the salmon that Christopher smoked.<br />
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In the afternoon our friends <b>Matt </b>and<b> Alissa</b> had us over, along with another couple, <b>Fanta </b>and<b> Keith</b> (and their absolutely adorable new addition, Zachary). We visited over so many delicious cheeses, meats, olives, drinks, desserts, and pizza!<br />
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It was so, so wonderful, and exactly what we needed. Matt and Alissa live super close to us and are planning on moving, but we are hoping they'll move even closer!! 😉 (<i>Neighbors?</i>)<br />
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Christopher was up very early for work again today, but his boss was making all the couriers breakfast, which is really nice. I had a yogurt bowl and some leftover hashbrown cups, and now I'm going to get to work on a batch of <b>cabbage rolls</b> to take to my <b>sister's place</b> tonight for <b>family Christmas</b> with my side. <br />
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<i><b>How are you spending Christmas Eve? </b></i></div>
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<i><b>What month is the craziest for you at work?</b></i> </div>
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(September and June are always a blur for me!)</div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-20632943962413300742019-12-21T16:12:00.000-08:002019-12-21T16:12:18.019-08:00Baking Last Weekend<span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>s usual, I went overboard with the <b>Christmas baking</b>. I think this year there were 10 lbs of butter in our overflowing cart, but it's so worth it!<br />
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<b>I made the following:</b><br />
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- caramel corn <br />
- snack mix<br />
- shortbread<br />
- cinnamon twists<br />
- oatmeal bars <br />
- butter tarts<br />
- chocolate mountains <br />
- Nanaimo squares <br />
- peanut butter blossoms<br />
- white chocolate candy cane cookies<br />
- peanut butter marshmallow squares<br />
- chocolates<br />
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After making all of these treats in one day (and more than one batch of some), I was ready for the couch! Christopher isn't much of a baker, so he helped by washing dishes and doing quality control. <br />
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We ordered <b>Thai food</b> when the baking was done, and it was so delicious! I didn't even get a chance to snap a picture. I was really hungry!<br />
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The next day we did some <b>deliveries</b>, and then settled into the couch with <b>snacks</b>.<br />
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All week we shared a plate of baking with our TV show before bed.<br />
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<i><b>Did you do any Christmas baking? </b></i></div>
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Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-64367860139062789462019-12-17T17:30:00.000-08:002019-12-17T17:30:43.538-08:00Snacky Night with Mary's Organic Crackers<span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>n Sunday evening Christopher and I had a snacky dinner in the living room, with some new flavours of <a href="https://www.marysgonecrackers.com/marys-recipes/">Mary's Organic Crackers</a>.<br />
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We buy <a href="https://www.marysgonecrackers.com/marys-recipes/">Mary's crackers</a> quite often but had only tried the regular ones. The people at <a href="https://www.marysgonecrackers.com/marys-recipes/">Mary's Gone Crackers</a> sent me some new flavours to try, and I was especially excited about the seaweed and black sesame ones!<br />
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I thought these would pair really well with an <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/search?q=edamame+dip">edamame dip</a> that I've made many times before.<br />
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The <b>herb crackers</b> and the <b>thin sea salt</b> ones were great with a cheesy dip, and Christopher also loved them with his stinky blue cheese.<br />
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We haven't opened the <a href="https://www.marysgonecrackers.com/marys-recipes/">jalapeno crackers</a> yet, but we're thinking of pairing them with a Monterey jack cheese, and some jalapeno sausage that we found in our corner grocery store.<br />
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I really like how crunchy and seedy <a href="https://www.marysgonecrackers.com/marys-recipes/">Mary's Organic Crackers</a> are. They are gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO, and made with ingredients I both recognize, and have used before.<br />
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Around this time of year, sometimes an easy, snacky dinner is just what the doctor ordered. <br />
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<i>Full disclosure: The crackers were provided to me free of charge. All opinions are my own.<b> </b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-160348487959707532019-12-15T15:05:00.000-08:002019-12-15T15:05:32.099-08:00Thankful Part 2<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>hirty</span></span> Thankful Questions</b> were making their way around the blog world. I answered ten of them in Part 1 <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/12/thankful-part-1.html">here</a>. These are the next ten:<br />
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11) <b>The best song I heard yesterday was </b>probably <i>Light On</i> by Maggie Rogers. It wasn't yesterday, but last Saturday night I loved the two songs that DaBaby performed on SNL.<br />
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12) <b>When I look inside my closet, I'm grateful </b>that I have had many of the pieces for years, and I still like them. <br />
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13) <b>I'm lucky that I'm smart enough to figure out </b>whatever I care enough to figure out. Anything is interesting if one chooses to take an interest in it. With interest, I feel like I could learn whatever I wanted to learn.<br />
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14) <b>At this moment, the things I love most about my friends are </b>how well the conversation flows with them, and how interesting our conversations are. I love how they are <i>present</i> and not on their phones when socializing. It is so frustrating to try and have a conversation with someone who constantly looks at their phone, or is too preoccupied to maintain a sustained conversation. My friends aren't like that, and it's really nice. <br />
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15) <b>I'm grateful that my hands can hold </b>all the things I need to hold. My mom has lost most of her hand dexterity, so I'm conscious and aware of these movements and motions regularly and feel grateful to have them.<br />
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16) <b>The prettiest thing I saw yesterday was </b>our home. I think our house looks the best at Christmas when it's filled with colour and lights. It's lovely to sit down at the dinner table in the evening, with soft jazz playing in the background, and the brightly lit tree in front of the dark window. <br />
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17) <b>When I look in the mirror, I'm grateful for </b>the smile on my face. Ups, downs, whatever life brings - it's pretty rare to see me without a smile and a positive attitude.<br />
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18) <b>Three of my most prized possessions are </b>the ring on my finger, my kitchen table, and I don't know the third. I value these things because they are beautiful and not easily replaceable however I have never really thought about this topic before, so there could be something I'm missing.<br />
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19) <b>I'm grateful that my eyes let me see </b>the beauty in difference.<br />
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20) <b>The things I would never change about myself include </b>my drive, my patience, and my curiosity. (I believe that if you're not curious, you're not learning.)<br />
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Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-62407268174652453842019-12-09T17:13:00.000-08:002019-12-09T17:13:43.082-08:00Cozy<span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>t's freezing cold outside, but it's cozy inside.<br />
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We've been hiding indoors making comforting dishes like <b>borscht</b> (that's a big scoop of sour cream in there) with <b>sourdough bread</b> for dipping:<br />
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<b>Barley risotto</b>:<br />
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And <b>Guinness beef pie</b>:<br />
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Wild, overhanging puff pastry, because more puff pastry is better:<br />
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This past weekend was relaxing and full of delicious eats. On <b>Saturday morning</b> Christopher made a beautiful breakfast that he had been planning for about a week.<br />
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He made <b>eggnog waffles</b> with warmly <b>spiced fried chicken</b>, and a <b>hot toddy maple syrup</b>.<br />
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We snacked on<b> nachos</b> later on in the day and had some <b>chicken and waffles</b> again as a late-night snack.<br />
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The rest of Saturday was spent listening to music, reading, and writing in Christmas cards. We also ventured outside to do a bit of <b>shopping</b>.<br />
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We are mostly done our shopping, but we still need to get a couple of $25 dollar gifts for a family gift exchange game, and two pairs of Christmas socks filled with $10 gifts for my work party. <br />
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On <b>Sunday morning</b> Christopher made <b>shakshuka</b>.<br />
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I'm still not eating eggs too often, but I've been liking them in shakshuka where they get lost in all the veggies, herbs and spices. <br />
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After breakfast, coffees, and some computer time in the morning, we got back in the kitchen, and Christopher made <b>hot sauce</b>, while I whipped up <b>pork noodles</b> for our work lunches:<br />
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I also softened some veggies and browned meat, and then threw it all into a slow cooker with some broth and barley for hearty beef and barley soup. <br />
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That will be our dinner tonight and tomorrow night, which is perfect because it currently feels like <b>-33 C</b>, so we need something to warm our bones.<br />
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Unfortunately, it's now the time of year when we start plugging our cars in and hiding under multiple blankets. I'm just hoping it's not as bad as last year was, as that <i>never-ending</i> cold was almost unbearable.<br />
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Dinner on Sunday evening included a mishmash of <b>wings</b>, <b>coconut shrimp</b>, and leftover <b>borscht.</b><br />
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<i><b>How was your weekend? Are you done Christmas shopping?</b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-84975718361091422302019-12-03T15:01:00.000-08:002019-12-03T15:08:00.738-08:00Thankful Part 1<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>hese <b>writing prompts</b> have been making their way around the blog world. I saw them on <a href="http://lisasyarns.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2019-11-15T08:06:00-06:00&max-results=7">Lisa</a>'s blog. I often like to take time to reflect on what I am thankful for, so I thought it would be nice to share these on my blog too. There are 30 questions, so I'll break them up into three posts.<br />
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1) <b>I am most thankful for my ability to </b>read well. Reading was a big deal in my house growing up, and my mom always read with me as a kid and ensured that I went to kindergarten knowing how to read. I have enjoyed it all throughout my life, and much of my day involves reading!<br />
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2) <b>At this moment, the thing I love best about my family</b> is how the little ones have added so much joy to all of our gatherings.<b> </b>And with Christopher, I love how<b> </b>our little home is so full of love and happiness. Our family-of-two feels very complete.<b> </b><br />
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3) <b>Something that made me smile today was</b> my students. I hope that each of them goes home at the end of the day feeling like they're my favourite.<br />
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4) <b>The best thing I smelled today was</b> barley risotto that I microwaved for lunch.<br />
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5) <b>One of the memories I am most grateful for is </b>Christmas morning with my family growing up. Christmas always felt so magical and cozy.<br />
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6) <b>Thank goodness someone taught me how to </b>manage my money.<b> </b>When I started babysitting as an adolescent, my mom got me three little piggy banks to separate my earnings into spending, short term savings, and long term savings. My parents always let me spend my money how I wanted but encouraged me to really consider my purchases. If I wanted to blow all my money on one purchase, that was fine, as long as I was okay with the money being gone after that. I took these lessons to heart.<b> </b>I have gone through times with very little money, and have had to scrimp, save, sacrifice, and make my money stretch, and these life lessons have made me much more money-savvy than I might have been otherwise. <br />
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7) <b>The strongest part of my body at this moment is </b>the whole thing.<b> </b>I have never felt stronger, or more energetic in my adult life than I have in the past year.<b> </b><br />
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8) <b>Even after a rough day, the things I am most grateful for at work are </b>the people,<b> </b>and the flexibility I have in my job<b>. </b>I<b> </b>get to have fun at work, am always laughing and smiling, and I plan my own days and my own year, with<b> </b>only a couple of real deadlines, so I can move things around, switch them up, be creative, and always find new and fun ways to do things.<b> </b>I could never work at a job where every day is the same for an extended period of time.<b> </b>I love the variety and flexibility in my day.<b></b><br />
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9) <b>I am so grateful that my legs carry me through</b> anything I want to do. My legs have never given up on me. They just keep going and going and going; as long as I've got comfy shoes on there is no slowing me down. I could walk for days.<br />
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10) <b>I felt a little burst of energy today when </b>I came home to my Christopher. I get so excited to see him at the end of the day, so it always puts a spring in my step when he greets me at the door with his smiling face and open arms. I'm a lucky lady.<br />
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<i><b>Your turn! Copy and paste some or all of the questions and share your answers! Or simply, what are you thankful for today? </b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-31246649417228023272019-12-01T15:46:00.000-08:002019-12-01T15:46:04.816-08:00A Couple Weekends<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">L</span>ast weekend</b> we were in <b>Saskatoon</b> to see my mom and celebrate her <b>63rd birthday</b>. I baked a carrot cake to take her, as that's her favourite.<br />
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We stopped at <i><b>A&W</b></i> for breakfast-to-go before hitting the highway.<br />
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We spent the day with my mom and made sure she had a birthday full of all the treats she loves. That evening we tried <a href="https://www.ko-ramenbar.com/"><i><b>Ko</b></i></a> for dinner.<br />
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The wings were really good but could have been spicier.<br />
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I had the ramen, and it hit the spot. We'll be back again!<br />
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We hit the hay early, and went to <i><b>Grainfields</b></i> the next morning for breakfast, before going back to my mom's care home for the day.<br />
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Once we were home that evening, Christopher made a quick vegetarian <b>Thai curry </b>for dinner.<br />
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Other eats last week included <b>breaded pork chops</b> with <b>broccoli mashed potatoes</b> and creamed <b>corn</b>:<br />
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Chicken<b> salad</b>:<br />
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And a dinner out at <i><b>Bushwakker</b></i> with my dad (no photo) ...<br />
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On <b>Friday evening</b> we went to <i><b>Jack Keaton's</b></i> for a quick meal before a concert we were heading to. The po boy wasn't great, and I really didn't like the poutine, but the bacon-wrapped brisket bites were quite good.<br />
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After eating we walked to <i><b>The Exchange</b></i> to see<b> Hawksley Workman</b> put on a killer show! <br />
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Yesterday morning we had <b>smoked salmon</b> and <b>paratha</b> for breakfast.<br />
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Then last night we went over to our friends' <b>Jocelyn and Michael's </b>house for a <b>surprise birthday</b> for Michael. It was a <b>super-soft birthday</b> (something from the TV show <i>Letterkenny</i>). <br />
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There were so many good snacks, including these <b>spicy green beans</b> done in an air fryer:<br />
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And <b>bacon-wrapped scallops</b> - mmm!<br />
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Christopher loved the <b>jerk chicken wings</b>!<br />
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We had a really nice time catching up with friends and were home way past our bedtime.<br />
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<b>French toast</b> this morning:<br />
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Today we just lounged around, and this evening we're making <b>cream chicken</b> and rice for dinner.<br />
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<i><b>How was your weekend? What did you do? </b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-88199127654514903592019-11-20T17:05:00.001-08:002019-11-20T17:05:30.561-08:00Weekend Things<span style="font-size: x-large;">R</span>ewind to the weekend ...<br />
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On <b>Friday evening</b> Christopher and I got groceries and then settled in on the couch with a tray of <b>nachos</b>. We've started watching <i><b>Arrested Development</b></i> and <i><b>Schitt's Creek</b></i>, and are finding both super funny!<br />
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Breakfast on Saturday morning was <b>overnight oats</b>, and then I don't think we ate anything else until much later in the day when we whipped up <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/search?q=creamy+parmesan">creamy parmesan fusilli</a>.<br />
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The next morning Christopher made <b>shakshuka</b> for breakfast. We haven't been eating eggs lately, but we thought we'd give them a try again, and this was really good.<br />
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After breakfast, we got a pot of <b>bolognese sauce</b> going on the stove, as well as a pot of <b>chicken and dumplings</b>. These would be our lunches and dinners for the next few days.<br />
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I made a pan of <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2016/02/veggiful-eats-perfect-puffed-wheat-cake.html">puffed wheat cake</a>/squares, and one of <b><i>Rice Krispy</i></b> cake/squares too; these are such easy desserts to throw together, and nice to have on hand when we're craving a little treat.<br />
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Our next two weekends (and probably more) will be busy, so we really enjoyed having this weekend at home to get some stuff done around the house, and do some cooking.<br />
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This week has been flying by, and it has been nice not having to cook for the past three days. <br />
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<b><i>What is the easiest dessert you make?</i></b></div>
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(The two above are definitely my easiest. The puffed wheat recipe is linked above, and the <i>Rice Krispy</i> one is from the cereal box.)<br />
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Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-58640237741553180522019-11-18T16:19:00.000-08:002019-11-18T16:19:26.823-08:00Bread and a Dinner Out<span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span> have made a couple giant loaves of no-knead <a href="https://houseandhome.com/recipe/donna-hays-no-knead-seeded-morning-bread/">seeded morning bread</a> within the past week.<br />
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It uses <b>spelt flour</b>, which I don't always have on hand, but <i><b>Bulk Barn</b></i> to the rescue! I love making all our bread and buns at home. It's easy, I know what the ingredients are, and we feel great when we eat homemade food.<br />
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This bread is loaded with <b>flax seeds</b> and <b>sunflower seeds</b>. It's probably not the best for sandwiches but is great for toast or dipping in something saucy. We enjoyed it with <b>chicken noodle soup</b> last week, which Christopher made with a stock he simmered all last Sunday. I also had it for <b>breakfast </b>all week, along with fruit.<br />
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Other happenings last week included a fun tasting evening at <i><b>Willow Park</b></i>, and also dinner with two of our faves, <b>Mel and Steve</b> 💙<br />
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They took us to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gurungb934/"><i>Ginger Garlic</i></a> for a <b>belated birthday dinner</b>, which was awesome, as this was one of the places we <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2019/11/seven-local-restaurants-we-want-to-try.html">had been wanting to go</a>; they also got us a gift card for another restaurant on our list - how thoughtful! We're looking forward to trying <a href="http://www.barwillow.ca/"><i>Bar Willow</i></a> very soon!<br />
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We ordered a bunch of dishes and shared everything. It was all delicious, and the honey rice complemented everything really well. My brother-in-law Steve wants a wheelbarrow full of this rice, haha!<br />
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We really need to get together with these two more often, as we always have fun together. It helps that Christopher and his brother are so darn funny; Mel and I hit the <i>lifetime-of-laughing jackpot</i> marrying these brothers!<br />
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Our plans for Friday night got canceled, so we wrote <i>hibernation weekend</i> into the calendar.<b> </b>More on that in the next post!<br />
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Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-46033831693926410702019-11-16T13:17:00.000-08:002019-11-16T13:32:39.797-08:00Celebrating my Father-in-Law's Birthday<span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>y <b>father-in-law </b>turned <b>75</b> at the end of October (you'd never guess it if you met him), so last weekend Christopher picked his parents up, and we had them over for a belated celebration dinner.<br />
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When they arrived we had<b> brie-stuffed mushrooms</b> and <b>pico de gallo</b> with chips, while we caught up in the living room.<br />
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The main course was <b>smoked pork shoulder</b> with mustard sauce, <b>borscht perogies</b>, <b>cabbage rolls</b>, <b>peas</b> and <b>corn</b>, and <b>bread</b>.<br />
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Dessert was <a href="https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/recipe/105153/peanut-butter-chocolate-banana-cream-pie">chocolate peanut butter banana cream pie</a>.<br />
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I know not everyone is close with their in-laws, so I consider myself lucky that Christopher's parents are two of our closest friends. We love spending time with them, and always have lots of laughs, and a lot to talk about.<br />
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This weekend Christopher and I are <b>hibernating</b>, and just enjoying each other's company at home. Weekends like this are the best part of the cold, winter months.<br />
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Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-46818933359936345972019-11-13T15:17:00.000-08:002019-11-13T15:17:36.742-08:00Last Week's Meals<span style="font-size: x-large;">L</span>ast <b>Sunday</b> I made a pot of <a href="http://everydayfoodiecanada.blogspot.com/2013/10/national-kale-day-kale-sausage-soup.html">sausage and kale soup</a>. We had that for dinner and then packed the leftovers up for lunches.<br />
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I also made a pot of<b> rice</b> and <b>roasted </b>some <b>mushrooms</b>, <b>zucchini</b>, and <b>eggplant</b>. This would go into the fridge, and then be used to make <b>fried rice</b> for my <b>breakfasts</b> for the week. In the morning I just added oil to a pan, and once it was hot I tossed in a handful of rice and a few spoonfuls of the roasted veggies.<br />
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Then I cooked <b>one egg </b>on the other side and mixed that all together with <b>gochujang sauce</b>, and <b>kimchi</b>.<br />
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This <b>non-traditional breakfast </b>kept me satisfied until lunch.<br />
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Last Monday evening we made <b>meatloaf</b>, creamed <b>corn</b>, and <b>broccoli mashed potatoes</b>.<br />
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Tuesday's dinner was <b>andouille sausage</b> with <b>peppers</b> and <b>onions</b>, served over <b>crispy polenta</b>.<br />
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On <b>Wednesday </b>we made <a href="http://hapanom.com/pan-seared-salmon-with-wild-rice-in-coconut-curry-broth/">salmon with wild rice and a coconut curry sauce</a>.<br />
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On <b>Thursday</b> we cleaned the house, then warmed up leftover sausage and polenta. After going grocery shopping on <b>Friday</b> night we made an easy dinner of<b> Lipton noodle soup</b>, and <b>egg salad sandwiches</b>.<br />
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<i><b>Do you ever make egg salad sandwiches?</b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-3027701884077970322019-11-10T12:16:00.000-08:002019-11-10T12:17:43.911-08:00Seven Local Restaurants We Want to Try<span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>ur city is growing, and there seem to be<b> new restaurants</b> popping up all the time. We don't often go out to eat in our own city, so it is hard for us to keep up with all the <b>older places </b>we still haven't been to, and all the new ones that friends have recommended.<br />
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Some <b>older and newer restaurants</b> we've got<b> on our list</b> to visit include:<br />
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1) <a href="https://www.homesteadbaravin.ca/">Homestead Bar A Vin</a><br />
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We have heard nothing but good things about this restaurant. It is not a place we ever drive by, so we didn't know about it until people started to ask us if we had been there yet. Someone at work said that it was totally, "<i>Jolene's kind of food</i>". After scoping out the menu, I know I want to try the bratwurst sausage with mustard, fermented veg, arugula, and cantaloupe. The pomme gratin also sounds good! I believe it is all smaller plates that are meant for sharing; I love eating that way!<br />
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2) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gurungb934/">Ginger Garlic</a><br />
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Both Christopher and I drove past this place on our way home from work one day, and it instantly caught our attention, simply because of the name. Two of our favourite ingredients - it must be good! With a rating of 4.9 on<i> Google</i> and high reviews on every other site, we're really excited to try this restaurant serving up <b>Nepalese cuisine</b>. After a quick glance at the menu, I know Christopher will want to order the smoked eggplant bharta (and probably one of everything else too, haha)!<br />
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3) <a href="https://lunakitchenbar.ca/">Luna</a><br />
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One Saturday morning we went to <i>Breakfast Bistro</i>, a restaurant in the east end that changes to <i>Luna</i> in the evening. The breakfast was excellent, and we asked to see the dinner menu, which also sounded fantastic. <i>Luna</i> is family owned and operated, and it has a Greek/Mediterranean influence. The dinner menu is large, so it's sure to have something for everyone, from soups, salads, and burgers, to fish, lamb, ribs, and steaks. This would be a perfect place for a nice evening out to celebrate something.<br />
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4) <a href="http://www.barwillow.ca/">Bar Willow</a><br />
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<i>Bar Willow</i> was once <i>Willow on Wascana</i>, and we had been there before, however, it has been revamped as a small plate restaurant. It's in a beautiful location in Wascana Park, and it's classy, perfect for a date night or a celebration. The <a href="http://www.barwillow.ca/Menus/2019HolidayMenu/tabid/119749/Default.aspx">2019 Holiday fixed-price menus</a> are catching my eye, especially the wild boar meatballs with creamy polenta and almond crumble. On the regular menu, my eyes are drawn to the duck wings and the ramen, among many other dishes. Oooooh, and I am just seeing that they have a $10 brunch!<br />
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5) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreshcarnivalYQR/photos/ms.c.eJwzNTY2NDcwMTQwNTYzNzPUM4XwjSB8AwBjVgY3.bps.a.533170397203429/533170410536761/?type=3&theater">Fresh Carnival</a><br />
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I think we're probably the only people in town who haven't been to <i>Fresh Carnival</i>. It's downtown, and it has all sorts of wild poutines, donuts, burgers, hotdogs, and milkshakes. It's definitely a place to go when we're looking to indulge. I am a sucker for poutine, so I know we'll share one of those, and probably a fancy hotdog too.<br />
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6) <a href="https://bookthecureregina.wixsite.com/mysite">The Cure</a><br />
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We stopped into The Cure in the summer, but we didn't order food. The menu items sound delicious, so it's somewhere we definitely want to visit. I think I'd try the housemade fettuccine or the fish tacos. They seem to keep their website up to date with <a href="https://bookthecureregina.wixsite.com/mysite/events">events</a>, which is great, as they often have live music and no cover charge.<br />
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7) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SavoryFoodTrip/">Savory Food Trip</a><br />
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This is a restaurant we've been wanting to visit for about two years. It's a Filipino restaurant and the food pictures we've seen look incredible! I've glanced at the menu, but I don't know what many of the dishes are, so if anyone wants to toss some recommendations this way, that would be much appreciated.<br />
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<i><b>Are there any restaurants you want to try in your city?</b></i></div>
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<i><b>If you're from Regina, have you been to any of these places? What do you recommend? Anywhere else we should add to our list?</b></i></div>
Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574150421803295175.post-38029293324969473982019-11-07T15:52:00.001-08:002019-11-07T15:52:47.603-08:00Ordering Groceries Online<span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>e usually get our groceries on Friday evenings, but it didn't work out last Friday, so we planned to go on Sunday instead. That morning, there was a <b>fresh blanket of snow</b> covering the ground, and it made us want to stay inside and hibernate; the last thing we wanted to do was go shopping.<br />
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We decided to try something new and <b>order our groceries online,</b> and then just go out to pick them up. (Delivery wasn't available on Sunday, or we would have done that.) <br />
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After a breakfast of <b>fruit</b>,<b> cottage cheese</b>, and <b>potatoes</b>, we took our <b>coffees</b> into the living room and started clicking away.<br />
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I was surprised by how <b>easy</b> it was! We logged into our <i><b>PC Optimum</b></i> account, and most of what we buy was already there as suggestions for us, so it didn't take long to find the other items we needed and add them to our <b>virtual cart</b>.<br />
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You can select the<b> brand</b>, see <b>prices</b>, etc. It took about <b>four minutes</b> to grocery shop and pay. We chose a 1:00-2:00 pick up time. At 12:30 we got a phone call from the store; three products weren't in stock, so they let us choose replacements if we wanted. We arrived at the store for 1:00, called to say which spot we were in (there are reserved spots for grocery pick up), and a minute later we drove away with our supplies for the week.<br />
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They are <b>particular</b> about picking <b>good produce</b>, and we were impressed with what was chosen. <b>Our order was perfect - </b>no complaints! <br />
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We<b> enjoy browsing the aisles</b>, so this won't become a
regular thing for us, but it was really nice on this chilly day. It would be convenient to order online on the way home from a vacation, or if we had a jam-packed week.<br />
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<i><b>Have you ever ordered your groceries online?</b></i><br />
<i><b>Who does the grocery shopping in your house, or do you go as a family? Do you tend to buy the same products quite regularly? </b></i></div>
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