This morning we attempted to beat the storm into Toronto, so that we could go to a memorial service for my dad's cousin. (He passed away in early January; he'd been suffering from advanced Parkinson's, as well as Alzheimer's, I believe. It was not unexpected.) We made it to the 401, where there was pretty much only one lane (as opposed to the usual ( Read more... )

An update of sorts on my request for meal ideas.

So, for a few weeks after that entry, I was really good about prepping my veggies in advance so that I'd use them up. And I did use the vast majority of vegetables before they went bad, which was better than I'd been in a long time!

Then, I bought a cookbook that several people suggested: Moosewood ( Read more... )

Very shortly I will be trying to score some Boxing Week deals with some friends. I need a new pair of jeans. And some shirts that are good for work. Possibly another pair of pants that are good for work, too. We shall see what I find ( Read more... )

While I didn't really read any more of the magazines I have waiting for me, the awesome did continue when I skimmed an article about no-cook meals, and found three meals that I could adapt to make for this week (including instructions for making couscous really quickly without using the stove). And then I went out and bought all the stuff I'd need ( Read more... )

This is the weekend of homework. And dude. I'd forgotten how hungry I get while studying. Today, I have eaten ( Read more... )