Grand Opening
two stores opened today a book store and something calling itself a mercantile. Before I went I detoured to the coffee shop which wasn't a great choice because in walks one of the Maga idiots with a t-shirt Jesus Won (I don't know about you but around here many Trump signs also included so Jesus can win). It was all I could do to not ask him (because naturally he took the table next to mine) HOW did Jesus win. Nothing Trump stands for would be anything Jesus wants. Half tempted to have a shirt printed out Jesus Wept. 2024. But you'd probably find me dead in a ditch around here.
So the mercantile is sort of an antique shop/consignment store and it was pretty nice. It had several things I wanted including a steamer trunk (decent price) and a huge victrola with a scroll work front that if I tossed out something I could probably fit in here but it wouldn't be nearly as functional as what I'd have to throw out. They did have a few things that looked to be uranium glass but weren't marked as such. (so yeah more consignment than antique because nothing was marked with ages) there was a glass platter that might have been uranium but pricey enough I wouldn't want it unless I knew for sure. Two cheap things but previous broken. I did buy two possible uranium glass sundae cups because they were pretty and inexpensive. The vendor didn't know if they were uranium glass either.
I took a look at the book store. I have more books in my living room...and the space was about the size of my living room (it's inside the other store) I asked (before seeing the space) was she taking used books. Got a dithering answer but seeing her space I have no idea where she'd put it. I'll keep it in mind provided the store lasts.
I also finally got into the toy store that opened up a while back. Meh. It's 98% Funkos and superhero figures and I collect neither. I'm surprised the store has survived this long in this town.
Had a miserable afternoon/evening to the point the parents knew something was wrong. Ah depression.
And I forgot to do thefridayfive yesterday so have it now
1. What is your favourite food? Oh I suppose I could say something high end like butter poached lobster or seared scallops (and yes I love that) but at the end of the day it's pizza.
2. What is your favourite food preparation method? does anyone have one of these? It's whatever the meal calls for
3. What is your favourite cuisine or style of cooking? Italian. It's my background. It's what I grew up on. It's what I do.
4. Do you have any dietary restrictions and if so what are they? We're going to be here all night. I'm diabetic so that takes out so many things like most fruit, potatoes, rice, pasta, bread and of course most desserts.
And I'm on blood thinners so there goes dark leafy greens, grapefruits, chamomile, hibiscus and several others.
And this is why I get into arguments with a couple of my vegetarian friends who insist it's all healthy for me because it's plant-based and I'm like you're not hearing me. (for the record I don't eat tons of meat either)
5. If you could introduce the whole world to one ingredient to improve their culinary experience, what would that be and why? It could honestly be as simple as salt and pepper but for me I guess it'll be garlic. There aren't many savory dishes it can't improve IMO
So the mercantile is sort of an antique shop/consignment store and it was pretty nice. It had several things I wanted including a steamer trunk (decent price) and a huge victrola with a scroll work front that if I tossed out something I could probably fit in here but it wouldn't be nearly as functional as what I'd have to throw out. They did have a few things that looked to be uranium glass but weren't marked as such. (so yeah more consignment than antique because nothing was marked with ages) there was a glass platter that might have been uranium but pricey enough I wouldn't want it unless I knew for sure. Two cheap things but previous broken. I did buy two possible uranium glass sundae cups because they were pretty and inexpensive. The vendor didn't know if they were uranium glass either.
I took a look at the book store. I have more books in my living room...and the space was about the size of my living room (it's inside the other store) I asked (before seeing the space) was she taking used books. Got a dithering answer but seeing her space I have no idea where she'd put it. I'll keep it in mind provided the store lasts.
I also finally got into the toy store that opened up a while back. Meh. It's 98% Funkos and superhero figures and I collect neither. I'm surprised the store has survived this long in this town.
Had a miserable afternoon/evening to the point the parents knew something was wrong. Ah depression.
And I forgot to do thefridayfive yesterday so have it now
1. What is your favourite food? Oh I suppose I could say something high end like butter poached lobster or seared scallops (and yes I love that) but at the end of the day it's pizza.
2. What is your favourite food preparation method? does anyone have one of these? It's whatever the meal calls for
3. What is your favourite cuisine or style of cooking? Italian. It's my background. It's what I grew up on. It's what I do.
4. Do you have any dietary restrictions and if so what are they? We're going to be here all night. I'm diabetic so that takes out so many things like most fruit, potatoes, rice, pasta, bread and of course most desserts.
And I'm on blood thinners so there goes dark leafy greens, grapefruits, chamomile, hibiscus and several others.
And this is why I get into arguments with a couple of my vegetarian friends who insist it's all healthy for me because it's plant-based and I'm like you're not hearing me. (for the record I don't eat tons of meat either)
5. If you could introduce the whole world to one ingredient to improve their culinary experience, what would that be and why? It could honestly be as simple as salt and pepper but for me I guess it'll be garlic. There aren't many savory dishes it can't improve IMO