Totally realize I'm at least a year late on this (maybe even more), but wow. What a good song. I feel like she's really channelling her inner Adele here.
Mom Says
Illustration by Andrew Hamm
Illustration by Andrew Hamm
The Lobster Poutine at Rock Lobster in Toronto
If fries, lobster and/or gravy are any of your favourite foods - put this in your belly immediately. PUT IT. That's all that needs to be said here. (The cocktails at Rock Lobster are wildly good as well.) It has a lobster bisque gravy, Quebec cheese curds (the good kind), fresh lobster and chives. It's obviously delicious and a front runner for one of Toronto's best poutines. It was $13 and worth every curd.
There are two locations in Toronto, go to one of them and better your life.
“Life is a trip and then you die.”
Me & Mom Talking About My Boyfriend's Facebook Page
Mom: Is it all right that I liked so many things on his page?
Me: What do you mean "Is it all right"?
Mom: Am I allowed to do that?
Me: ...Do whatever you want!
Mom: Okay. Is doesn't give the wrong impression?
Me: What impression are you trying to give?
Mom: I don't know... not a bad one.
Me: It's fine, Mom.
Mom: No, it's too much. I'll take some back.
Me: That's even weirder! Don't do that!
Mom: Okay. I'm just gonna delete my account.
Me: Mom! Just leave it.
Mom: I hate internet.
Me: You mean the internet?
Mom: <already left room>
Banana Bread Beer
You know what I'm going to say. This guy really does taste like banana bread. I treat this as my dessert drink and it's wonderful. Thankfully, I have a specialty beer seller about twenty feet from my house that has this beer always in stock. But what are you supposed to do? Where are you gonna find it? Man. That's tough. I really have no idea. The only thing I can think to suggest is to keep an eye out for it when you find yourself in a place that sells specialty beers. Or if you live near Astoria (Queens), I can tell you exactly where to find it if you send me a message.
Beers don't have to taste like beers, guys. Think bigger. If I were a teenager, this is for sure what I would've started drinking to ween myself onto regular beer. Must taste!
Obesity/World Hunger
Just great.
Food Rules - A Review
“Eating doesn’t have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings welcome simplicity to our daily decisions about food. Written with clarity, concision, and wit that has become bestselling author Michael Pollan’s trademark, this indispensable handbook lays out a set of straightforward, memorable rules for eating wisely, one per page, accompanied by a concise explanation. It’s an easy-to-use guide that draws from a variety of traditions, suggesting how different cultures through the ages have arrived at the same enduring wisdom about food. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat buffet, this is the perfect guide for anyone who ever wondered, “What should I eat?””
Why should you give this tiny little book a read? Two reasons.
- It'll take you thirty minutes (max) to read it cover to cover.
- It contains a ton of stuff that you should already know - and if you don't, well, you should learn it. And if you knew this stuff already? You're only spending a mere half hour reminding yourself of things that should be reinforced once in awhile.
While a lot of stuff in it is great - a lot of it is pretty much common sense. It doesn't get too technical and it's extremely simple and sound advice for food habits. Since it's such a small book, I only had two favourite parts:
"The healthiest food in the supermarket - the fresh produce - doesn't boast about its healthfulness, because the growers don't have the budget or the packaging. Don't take the silence of the yams as a sign they have nothing valuable to say."
"Drink the spinach water. The water in which vegetables are cooked in is rich in vitamins and other healthful plant chemicals. Save it for soup or add it to sauces."
Obviously, I checked it out at the library because I'm thrifty - but you can also buy it here.
“If I ever have a daughter, I will tell her that if she has to take/send sexy photos of herself, then she should make sure her head isn’t in any of the photos until she’s at least 21.”
Horror Movie Tip
Everyone either loves or hates horror movies, I've come to learn. While I certainly do not love them (with the slight exceptions of say The Blair Witch Project and, oh, the brilliant April Fool's Day) , I have learned not to hate them all as strongly.
Reasons Why You're Allowed To Hate Them
- They're just too loud. No one needs that.
- When you're either falling asleep or walking those ten feet from your car to your front door or walking alone at night - you will inevitably think of something you saw in a horror movie once. Am I alone in this? This is a thing people do, yes? And thus, you will become slightly... on edge. This feeling is awful.
- The sight of so much blood makes your stomach feel rough.
Reasons You're A Loser For Hating Them
- It's just a movie, dummy. Grow up.
Those first points are all acceptable reasons to hate these movies. However, at some point in your life, you will encounter someone (friend or mate) who loves them. What to do? Stand your ground and never see them? No, that's silly. (I'm looking at you, Paul AND Jenn). The surefire way to NOT become frightened when watching a scary movie is this: plug your ears. I swear to God this works. Obviously you still hear what's going on, but the fact that it becomes a bit muffled after you plug those ears? Totally tricks your brain into not feeling as much (if any) fear. I would tell you to close your eyes as well, but c'mon. We're adults.
Try it out if you think I'm wrong. Swear it'll work. And have you seen April Fool's Day? Man. Get on that.