My Simpsons Books tumblr is still very alive and well. I never seem to run out of books to post! The show is a gold mine of books in every episode.
Here are a few more favourites:
Month: November 2016
Savanna Dry
I recently picked up some Savanna Dry Cider from the LCBO. I love ciders and I always get excited when there are ones I haven’t seen in stock.
Made in Belgium, the Dry cider is not sweet, it is appropriately tart and crisp. It is 5% alcohol, so not too strong and something refreshing to have with a meal or drink on it’s own.
Pokemon I Choose…
Moon! Nash has Sun. I am super excited to have not too much planned besides playing the new Pokemon games that take place in a place that looks like Hawaii.
Vinyl Me Please – November 2016 Edition
This month’s Vinyl Me Please record is “Lemon of Pink” from The Books on a yellow record with pink splattered. Inside the sleeve is also a 16-page book featuring new artwork and extensive liner notes by Nick Zammuto.
I’m not that familiar with this record but Vinyl Me Please hasn’t failed me yet!
Tight Knit Syria
To keep my neck warm this winter, I ordered an infinity scarf from Tight Knit Syria. The company helps to keep Syrian women resilient and productive during dire times. They also break down economic barriers by connecting the women with international designers, retailers and wholesalers.
My scarf was made by a Syrian woman in the Shatila Camp in Lebanon. It is very well-crafted.
And so pretty too! I love pieces that are both in style and can support a great cause too.
Flaming Bull
I’ve always been intrigued by Flaming Bull in the Annex. It seemed different from the other restaurants on the block.
That’s because instead of sushi, like most of the other places in the area they serve modern Taiwanese food. The above instagram-worthy dish was the “Shangtang” abalone with radish, pepper and an inviting broth. I wanted to lick the bowl.
There was some “flaming bull” as the meat in Nash’s noodles was cooked in front of us with fire.
He had the Sichuan Style Beef Noodle which had veggies and a rich delicious broth full of spice.
I had the Stewed Beef Noodle which was AAA prime beef, vegetables, and a yummy beef stock with ginger and fresh basil. There was plenty of meat, but I didn’t find there were enough vegetables to balance the dish, only few slices of carrots and a broccoli. I loved the broth though. I think I loved the broth most in all the dishes!
I love what we had but I found that the dishes were unbalanced in terms of portions. It gets a little bit confusing whether it is a sharing restaurant or one where you order your own noodles!
Unplugging was good for me
Saturday, I hardly checked my phone. My friends made up a day called ASIA DAY where we went for dim sum, bought snacks, play mahjong/board games, had hot pot, went karaoking, all on the same day.
It was an activity jammed day with friends that I think all of us had needed. None of us really felt the need (or the want really) to be on our phones and it felt healthy and I feel much more clear-minded than I was before the weekend.
Plus, I got to try out a fancy dim sum place I’ve never been to. Food heals many wounds.
Dolly’s Filipino Mojito Bar
I was sad when Whippoorwill closed down as they were home to some great cocktails. However, I went to unwind at it’s replacement Dolly’s Mojito Filipino Bar last week and thought it lived up to the location.
I ordered a small Cubano Mojito with Bacardi Maestro white oak rum, fresh cane juice (with a stalk of cane included), mint, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. It was deliciously full of booze.
Our first dish was Lechon Kawali, a crispy pork belly with cane sugar and a soy sawsawan sauce.
Next we had a Filipino Fried Rice with Longanisa which had pork, longanisa sausage, chicken, shrimp, egg and peas. I loved the loganisa sausage.
Lastly, we had Seafood Palabok with Panic Pusit a homemade egg flour squid ink noodle and thick rice noodle with fish, cuttlefish, shrimp, little clams and served with crushed pork chicharron. This was so flavourful and delicious.
I haven’t had that much Filipino food in my life but now I’m eager to try more of their cuisine.
I Love Autumn
I love autumn.
It’s not too hot and I can creatively layer my clothes.
It’s leather jacket season.
The colours of the trees and ground are beautiful.
Squirrels can be seen stuffing their faces with nuts.
It is a reminder to rethink all my goals of this year and that I still have time to go get them.
Weekend
I am so thankful to have plans this weekend with friends. This is one of those weeks where I need to do some fun and distracting things!
Tiana Feng 