This New Yorker cover (above) is too relevant for this week. I know that every single person in Toronto feels this way, but if the weather doesn’t change soon THAT’S IT. Not sure what “it” is, but I’m serious.
ADDICTED TO
Staring at the magnolia tree in the front yard.
Magnolia tree
BAKING
Granola scones. Love it when I can find something completely new to make.
COOKING
Tried this chicken marinade for grilled chicken on the BBQ because I don’t care if the temperature is 10 degrees, it is spring in my heart and I will grill.
CRAVING
My favourite panzanella salad. I can’t eat it when it’s this cold because it just feels wrong, but as soon as the weather turns this is getting eaten. The raw garlic in the dressing is so harsh and perfect. Whenever I make it for a party, 90% of people are alarmed at the taste and then slowly walk away from it but there’s always at least one person (other than me) that’s like, “Yep. This is the greatest thing I’ve ever eaten” and I will always make it because that person gets it. Live for your fans, not your critics. Is that a quote? It is now.
EATING
Okay, I thought I loved the lentils at Trader Joe’s but the $1.50 No Frills ones are spectacular. Oh, and the white bean dip from Burdock Brewery downtown was so good.
EXPERIENCING
You know when you part your hair in a new way and it gives you a headache? Lately every way I part my hair gives me that headache and I don’t know what to do about it. Can someone just tell me where my hair part is, please?
HATING
People are honking TOO MUCH. Have I already vented about this here? Someone should invent a device attached to your car that legally allows you a maximum of two honks PER DAY and then it no longer works for the rest of that day. Everyone is honk happy, I can’t stand it. This used to just be a problem I noticed in New York, but it’s rampant in Toronto now too. Even in the suburbs. And I’m sorry, but if you honk at someone and you’re within view of SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTER, you’re a loser, bud.
LEARNING
Did not realize that they (obviously) have some cherry blossoms in Kariya Park in Mississauga. They’re not as wonderful as say the ones at the Botanical Garden in New York, but I’ll take it. Especially since I don’t think I have the patience to make the journey to High Park to see those ones.
Kariya Park, Mississauga, ON
LOVING
The DQ cupcake. A perfect dessert.
Dairy Queen cupcake
SHOPPING
In my attempt to stop wearing leggings so much, I might get these trousers.
WATCHING
Nathan and I saw Deep Water in theatres and it really felt like a true 90s movie. Not as fun as an actual movie from the 90s, but the elements were there. Lord knows why Ben Kingsley and Aaron Eckhart wanted to be apart of it, but I guess times are tough for everyone?
WEARING
I made the decision to stop buying pre-ripped jeans last year because I really don’t care for how messy it looks. So say goodbye to my final pair.
R.I.P. ripped jeans
WRITING
April Favourites can be read over here.
P.S. Why do I feel bad about what I said about the Kariya Park blossoms? They’re perfectly beautiful and I shouldn’t compare trees, it feels wrong. Okay, I won’t do that again.