Category Archives for Generalities
Fun Quotes for Valentine’s Day
Here are some amusing quotes, in honour of St. Valentine: “If love is the answer, can you rephrase the question?” -Lily Tomlin “Love is grand; divorce is a hundred grand.” -Unknown “You can’t put a price tag on love, but … Continue reading
On Frothing (Hot Chocolate)
Hell hath no fury like a woman awoken by the sudden blaring of remixed party-club songs coming from her inconsiderate upstairs neighbour at three in the morning. It’s bad enough that a month ago, this same upstairs neighbour decided to … Continue reading
A (Food) Review of 2012
It’s 2013. Wow. A year has gone by so fast, doomsday predictions notwithstanding. At around this time last year, I think I was sprawled on a couch, dramatically bemoaning my lack of a life. Or a job. Or anything – … Continue reading
On “The Little Drummer Boy”
Because December’s here, it’s going to be a month of Christmas posts. My favourite Christmas carol has always been “The Little Drummer Boy.” The first time I heard it was on my dad’s cassette tape when I was around five … Continue reading
On the High that is Coffee
I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again: coffee is my only vice.
Using the Magical Properties of Dry Ice for Halloween
Since it’s just about the time of year for ghouls, ghosts and goblins (among other nether-worldly creatures) to make an appearance, here are some ways you can make parties more enjoyable using dry ice for Halloween. Put it in/around drinks. … Continue reading
For the Love of Bookstores and Books
Bookstores are comforting. To me, it doesn’t even matter what kind. Whether it’s the commercially-run stores with hordes of tweens trampling one another to get to the section piled high with “50 Shades of Grey” or the charming-but-tiny neighbourhood shops, … Continue reading
A Crash Course on Hygienic Food Preparation
You’d think these things just require common sense, but sometimes, even the smartest chef can overlook or neglect the rules of basic hygienic food preparation. So to remind everyone that there’s no sense in cooking up the most delicious storm … Continue reading
On Disney and Dinnerware
This week’s challenge, because I just spent the weekend having a Disney marathon, and I remember how rousing this song can be, is to count how many kinds of food come up in this particular Beauty & the Beast song. … Continue reading
The Sound of My Favourite Things
Fine, I’ll admit it. I watch “The Sound of Music” at least once a year. I remember having first seen it when I was eight, and I think Maria, the von Trapp family and all of those singing nuns were what … Continue reading
