Thanks to all those who read this. I have a new URL!!!
www.myjourney613.com :)
Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Do it!: Restaurants
JAPANESE
KIKO SUSHI
***
Visiting Kiko is like stepping inside a dream. Your maitre d' is wearing sunglasses in a softly lit room. A white sculpture wall swirls up to your left, sparkling lights swinging above. A bamboo fence separates the dining room into two spaces, one draped with a crisp crimson kimono, the other open to the bar, which is adorned simply with a basket of fresh mangoes. Most of the food is out of a dream too. Wild salmon sashimi nestled against a mound of angel-haired daikon. A pile of panko-crusted vegetables: slender asparagus, a whole hot mushroom, a sickle of acorn squash, and delicate onion rings. Skewers of tender yakitori chicken basted with sweet tare are ambrosial with a bottle of ice-cold Kirin Ichiban for sipping. Poached spinach leaves sit in a pool of light, lemony soy sauce. Spicy agedashi tofu and a bowl of grilled chicken with egg and onion are comforting but plain, bringing you back down to earth. But the "freestyle rolls" are named by a flight of fantasy- Crunch and Munch, Sakura Spider, Rapture Roll - and all are fresh and balanced. The Kracken roll is an epic sonnet: a whole stuffed squid, sliced into rings, purple tentacles proffered alongside the body. After all this, tempura-fried ice cream and crepes stuffed with mango and strawberries seem a tad boring, but both are well prepared. To drink, order Asahi (dry Japanese beer) or share a bottle of silky chilled sake. The servers are equipped with an excellent sense of humour and a love for the menu, although they sometimes forget to bring out this or that. A small suggestion: invest in fancier chopsticks. It seems a crime to use such common utensils here. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch Monday to Saturday (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), dinner Monday to Saturday (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.), Sunday (4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.). Appetizers $1.95-$11.95, sushi/sashimi $4.95 and up, rolls/mains $4.95-$19.95). 349B Preston St. http://www.kikosushibar.com/
KIKO SUSHI
***
Visiting Kiko is like stepping inside a dream. Your maitre d' is wearing sunglasses in a softly lit room. A white sculpture wall swirls up to your left, sparkling lights swinging above. A bamboo fence separates the dining room into two spaces, one draped with a crisp crimson kimono, the other open to the bar, which is adorned simply with a basket of fresh mangoes. Most of the food is out of a dream too. Wild salmon sashimi nestled against a mound of angel-haired daikon. A pile of panko-crusted vegetables: slender asparagus, a whole hot mushroom, a sickle of acorn squash, and delicate onion rings. Skewers of tender yakitori chicken basted with sweet tare are ambrosial with a bottle of ice-cold Kirin Ichiban for sipping. Poached spinach leaves sit in a pool of light, lemony soy sauce. Spicy agedashi tofu and a bowl of grilled chicken with egg and onion are comforting but plain, bringing you back down to earth. But the "freestyle rolls" are named by a flight of fantasy- Crunch and Munch, Sakura Spider, Rapture Roll - and all are fresh and balanced. The Kracken roll is an epic sonnet: a whole stuffed squid, sliced into rings, purple tentacles proffered alongside the body. After all this, tempura-fried ice cream and crepes stuffed with mango and strawberries seem a tad boring, but both are well prepared. To drink, order Asahi (dry Japanese beer) or share a bottle of silky chilled sake. The servers are equipped with an excellent sense of humour and a love for the menu, although they sometimes forget to bring out this or that. A small suggestion: invest in fancier chopsticks. It seems a crime to use such common utensils here. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch Monday to Saturday (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), dinner Monday to Saturday (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.), Sunday (4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.). Appetizers $1.95-$11.95, sushi/sashimi $4.95 and up, rolls/mains $4.95-$19.95). 349B Preston St. http://www.kikosushibar.com/
Do it!: Music
Mavis Staples
You Are Not Alone
****
Gospel/R&B
You know something serious is up when Mavis Staples is playing Lollapalooza. The 71-year-old R&B-gospel great was joined by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy during her performance at the Chicago music festival last month, but the unlikely pair had already teamed up to make this inspired album of spirituals and soul-sanctified covers. With Tweedy keeping it real authentic behind the boards, Staples takes it to church on traditionals, two songs from dad Pop Staples and others by John Fogerty and Randy Newman. Tweedy also contributes two originals, including the title track, on which Staples provides the comfort of a higher power.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10675839
You Are Not Alone
****
Gospel/R&B
You know something serious is up when Mavis Staples is playing Lollapalooza. The 71-year-old R&B-gospel great was joined by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy during her performance at the Chicago music festival last month, but the unlikely pair had already teamed up to make this inspired album of spirituals and soul-sanctified covers. With Tweedy keeping it real authentic behind the boards, Staples takes it to church on traditionals, two songs from dad Pop Staples and others by John Fogerty and Randy Newman. Tweedy also contributes two originals, including the title track, on which Staples provides the comfort of a higher power.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10675839
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Eat more fat. I eat a balanced diet. I don't deprive myself.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Eat less fat. I eat less food with lots of fat and more foods with less fat, as well as buying leaner cuts of meat when grocery shopping.
Do it!: TELEVISION
COMMUNITY
THURS. 9/23
8 P.M. NBC
Betty White madness continues! She teaches anthropology as season 2 kicks off.
http://www.nbc.com/community/
THURS. 9/23
8 P.M. NBC
Betty White madness continues! She teaches anthropology as season 2 kicks off.
http://www.nbc.com/community/
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Do it!: TELEVISION
BETTER WITH YOU (ABC)
JoAnna Garcia and Jennifer Finnigan are sisters, each in a relationship, each unsure how to handle their wisecracking parents. This sitcom can't be dinged for its acting, which is smooth across the board, but it feels inorganic, like something cloned from the lab that houses the sitcom genome. It's a temperature-controlled How I Met Your Mother. **
http://abc.go.com/shows/better-with-you
JoAnna Garcia and Jennifer Finnigan are sisters, each in a relationship, each unsure how to handle their wisecracking parents. This sitcom can't be dinged for its acting, which is smooth across the board, but it feels inorganic, like something cloned from the lab that houses the sitcom genome. It's a temperature-controlled How I Met Your Mother. **
http://abc.go.com/shows/better-with-you
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Eliminate salt. I am always conciously trying to reduce my salt intake.
http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-a-Low-Sodium-Diet
http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-a-Low-Sodium-Diet
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Do it!: Restaurants
HOT SPOT
Southern Comfort
Welcome to Jean Albert's. (Don't you dare pronounce it the French way - those are English names!) Already known in Hallville, out Osgoode way, for its southern hospitality, this restaurant has recently grown up and moved to Ottawa. Co-owner LeRoy Walden wants to acquaint this town with victuals he recalls his grandmother in Georgia cooking for the whole congregation. So at Jean Albert's, you'll find deep-fried chicken (crisp and light), sweet pulled pork, meaty, beef chili, corn pancakes (called sweet water cornbread), collard greens, sweet potato pie, and buttermilk pie. One or another of those dishes just has to make you feel good. For LeRoy intends you to leave all worries behind you, there at the threshold. Thank goodness we can count on the other owner, LeRoy's wife, Jennifer Walden. Someone has to be organized, keep things on the straight and narrow. Upstairs, there's music. On the third Friday of every month, dress up vintage-style and dance at the Cotton Club Lounge. Time to just relax, honeychild, and loosen your tie. Why here's Ethel Waters now, singing "Oh Daddy." Best get ready to rumba! Jean Albert's, 495 Somerset St. W.
http://ottawafoodies.com/vendor/1530
Southern Comfort
Welcome to Jean Albert's. (Don't you dare pronounce it the French way - those are English names!) Already known in Hallville, out Osgoode way, for its southern hospitality, this restaurant has recently grown up and moved to Ottawa. Co-owner LeRoy Walden wants to acquaint this town with victuals he recalls his grandmother in Georgia cooking for the whole congregation. So at Jean Albert's, you'll find deep-fried chicken (crisp and light), sweet pulled pork, meaty, beef chili, corn pancakes (called sweet water cornbread), collard greens, sweet potato pie, and buttermilk pie. One or another of those dishes just has to make you feel good. For LeRoy intends you to leave all worries behind you, there at the threshold. Thank goodness we can count on the other owner, LeRoy's wife, Jennifer Walden. Someone has to be organized, keep things on the straight and narrow. Upstairs, there's music. On the third Friday of every month, dress up vintage-style and dance at the Cotton Club Lounge. Time to just relax, honeychild, and loosen your tie. Why here's Ethel Waters now, singing "Oh Daddy." Best get ready to rumba! Jean Albert's, 495 Somerset St. W.
http://ottawafoodies.com/vendor/1530
Do it!: Must Try Before You Die Tastes!
Soul food from Jean Albert's Roll up your sleeves, grab a bottle of Frank's RedHot sauce, and dig into a plateful of crispy, southern-fried chicken; meaty, sweet, and boozy falling-off-the-bone pork ribs; and sides such as collard greens, mac and cheese, creamed corn, and candied yams. Save room for the decadent old-fashioned desserts: banana pudding, peach cobbler, and sweet potato pie. You'll be glad you did. Jean Albert's, 495 Somerset St. W.http://ottawafoodies.com/vendor/1530
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
A woman from New York married ten different men from that city yet she did not break any laws. None of the men died, and she never divorced. How was this possible?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Two very popular and common objects carry out the same function yet one of them has thousands of moving parts and the other hasn't any. What are the two objects?
An hourglass and a sundial.
An hourglass and a sundial.
Do it!: Coffee Shops
STARBUCKS COFFEE
Iced Caffe Latte
May have to add flavor, as it has a very strong coffee taste.
http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/iced-caffe-latte?foodZone=9999
Iced Caffe Latte
May have to add flavor, as it has a very strong coffee taste.
http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/iced-caffe-latte?foodZone=9999
Do it!: Beauty Reporter
Chanel Le Vernis nail color in Paradoxal
Celeb nail pro Tom Bachik's predictions for this year's hot hues: "Edgy dark purple or full-coverage beige."
http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-LE-VERNIS-89314
Celeb nail pro Tom Bachik's predictions for this year's hot hues: "Edgy dark purple or full-coverage beige."
http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-LE-VERNIS-89314
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Overcome my prejudices. I don't feel I have any as I have a completely open mind.
http://www.guruhabits.com/prejudice.html
http://www.guruhabits.com/prejudice.html
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Do it!: Music
OUT TUESDAY 9/14
Weezer
Hurley
***
When Weezer chose a pic of Lost's Jorge Garcia as its eighth CD's cover, it was clear their zaniness was still intact. But the alt-rockers again ably mine darker emotions too, like when singer Rivers Cuomo cries, "Make the hurt go away" on "Run Away." (Epitaph)
http://www.dailybreeze.com/lifeandculture/ci_16104447
Weezer
Hurley
***
When Weezer chose a pic of Lost's Jorge Garcia as its eighth CD's cover, it was clear their zaniness was still intact. But the alt-rockers again ably mine darker emotions too, like when singer Rivers Cuomo cries, "Make the hurt go away" on "Run Away." (Epitaph)
http://www.dailybreeze.com/lifeandculture/ci_16104447
Do it!: Pizza in Orleans!
Gabriel PIZZA
Mucho Mexicano
Ground beef, Tomato, Mushrooms, Hot Peppers, Black Olives, Red Onion
This combination of Mexican and pizza did not work for me.
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Mucho Mexicano
Ground beef, Tomato, Mushrooms, Hot Peppers, Black Olives, Red Onion
This combination of Mexican and pizza did not work for me.
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Bake a rhubarb pie from scratch. Mine was a bit tangy, but perfect with some ice cream!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Two very popular and common objects carry out the same function yet one of them has thousands of moving parts and the other hasn't any. What are the two objects?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Joanne's mother had four children, not to mention a rather odd interest in names related to money. The oldest child was named Quarter. The second child was called Dimeond. The third child was named Nickelas. What was the fourth child and only girl likely named?
Joanne.
Joanne.
Do it!: AROUND THE WORLD IN 60 PLATES-THINK GLOBAL, EAT LO...
The AMERICAS
BUDGET GOURMET
BURRITO BORRACHO The result of a happy twist of fate
To think that a little more than a year ago, Mexican transplants Mario Garcia and Alex Coreas were planning to open a grocery store! Then, as they were about to sign a lease for a spot on Dalhousie Street, Coreas suggested taking one more look around. Discovering a shoebox of a space on Clarence Street the next day, they veered off in another direction: they set up a Mexican restaurant, Burrito Borracho (Drunk Little Donkey). They're used to adapting to changing circumstances, however. Just four years ago, Garcia arrived at Carleton University to learn English. Coreas, meanwhile, had moved to the city with his family in 1994 at the age of 12. But though he had completed his degree in economics from the University of Ottawa in 2006, he knew office life wouldn't suit him. He much prefers working with his hands. It was around this time that the two met through a mutual friend at a language school where Garcia was taking lessons. They quickly became friends and, after travelling together in their home country, decided to start a business that would showcase Mexican culture.
They are keeping their Mexican dishes simple - tacos, burritos, tortas, and quesadillas. The formula is also familiar - various fillings, various sauces. But BB's fillings are truly succulent (Garcia's mom, Miriam, contributed original Mexican recipes). These days two cooks and three other employees help keep the restaurant on track. Not that the owners are resting their weary pins yet. Already their hours have been extended - to four in the morning on Friday through Saturday. And the two are planning expansion into the west and east of Ottawa. Funny how a last-minute walk can thwart the best-laid plans. Let's hope for more such happy divergences. 105A Clarence St. http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/250/1532400/restaurant/ByWard-Market-Lower-Town/Burrito-Borracho-Ottawa
BUDGET GOURMET
BURRITO BORRACHO The result of a happy twist of fate
To think that a little more than a year ago, Mexican transplants Mario Garcia and Alex Coreas were planning to open a grocery store! Then, as they were about to sign a lease for a spot on Dalhousie Street, Coreas suggested taking one more look around. Discovering a shoebox of a space on Clarence Street the next day, they veered off in another direction: they set up a Mexican restaurant, Burrito Borracho (Drunk Little Donkey). They're used to adapting to changing circumstances, however. Just four years ago, Garcia arrived at Carleton University to learn English. Coreas, meanwhile, had moved to the city with his family in 1994 at the age of 12. But though he had completed his degree in economics from the University of Ottawa in 2006, he knew office life wouldn't suit him. He much prefers working with his hands. It was around this time that the two met through a mutual friend at a language school where Garcia was taking lessons. They quickly became friends and, after travelling together in their home country, decided to start a business that would showcase Mexican culture.
They are keeping their Mexican dishes simple - tacos, burritos, tortas, and quesadillas. The formula is also familiar - various fillings, various sauces. But BB's fillings are truly succulent (Garcia's mom, Miriam, contributed original Mexican recipes). These days two cooks and three other employees help keep the restaurant on track. Not that the owners are resting their weary pins yet. Already their hours have been extended - to four in the morning on Friday through Saturday. And the two are planning expansion into the west and east of Ottawa. Funny how a last-minute walk can thwart the best-laid plans. Let's hope for more such happy divergences. 105A Clarence St. http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/250/1532400/restaurant/ByWard-Market-Lower-Town/Burrito-Borracho-Ottawa
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Yearn. Everyone should, at some point, have a longing for someone or something and be filled with compassion.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Do it!: Restaurants
THROUGHOUT THE CITY
The WORKS
Gourmet Burger Bistro
Six Ottawa Locations
Orleans - Manor Park - Glebe - Westboro - Hunt Club - Kanata
The WORKS is Ottawa's favourite place to dine...no doubt!! The little Gourmet Burger Bistro has been named "Best Burger" in Ottawa 8 years in a row, yes I said EIGHT years!! With over 68 wild & crazy Burger toppings, and 7 sensational Burger Patty choices from Ground Beef, Certified Organic Beef and Ground Turkey; to health conscious Fresh Chicken Breast, Veggie Burger, Fresh Portobello Mushroom Cap and the Fresh Low-Fat Domestic Free-Range Elk...WOW that's selection!!
How about those world famous Tower-O-Rings that have kept Ottawa coming back for years...and Shake, Shake, Shake! That's right! We serve over 50 different classic shakes including a Peanut Butter-Oreo-Caramel blast that you will never forget! The WORKS is Ottawa's only real neighbourhood Burger joint.
http://www.worksburger.com/
The WORKS
Gourmet Burger Bistro
Six Ottawa Locations
Orleans - Manor Park - Glebe - Westboro - Hunt Club - Kanata
The WORKS is Ottawa's favourite place to dine...no doubt!! The little Gourmet Burger Bistro has been named "Best Burger" in Ottawa 8 years in a row, yes I said EIGHT years!! With over 68 wild & crazy Burger toppings, and 7 sensational Burger Patty choices from Ground Beef, Certified Organic Beef and Ground Turkey; to health conscious Fresh Chicken Breast, Veggie Burger, Fresh Portobello Mushroom Cap and the Fresh Low-Fat Domestic Free-Range Elk...WOW that's selection!!
How about those world famous Tower-O-Rings that have kept Ottawa coming back for years...and Shake, Shake, Shake! That's right! We serve over 50 different classic shakes including a Peanut Butter-Oreo-Caramel blast that you will never forget! The WORKS is Ottawa's only real neighbourhood Burger joint.
http://www.worksburger.com/
Do it!: Must Try Before You Die Tastes!
Tower-O-Rings from The Works Twelve hot, golden, deep-friend onion rings come stacked around a metal spike and are served with a choice of 12 dips - from chipotle mayo to garlicky beachhouse to smoky barbeque. They are a favourite preamble to the meaty and fried experience that is dining at The Works. Don't tell your cardiologist; just enjoy the perfect rings that stay put when you bite into them - no hot onion sliding out at first bite - and meet every craving for fried, salty good-ness. $9.41. The Works, 326 Richmond Rd., and four other locations.http://www.worksburger.com/
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Joanne's mother had four children, not to mention a rather odd interest in names related to money. The oldest child was named Quarter. The second child was called Dimeond. The third child was named Nickelas. What was the fourth child and only girl likely named?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Which one of the following words does not belong with the others and why?
FATHER
AUNT
SISTER
COUSIN
MOTHER
UNCLE
Cousin. All the other words refer to a specific gender.
FATHER
AUNT
SISTER
COUSIN
MOTHER
UNCLE
Cousin. All the other words refer to a specific gender.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Do it!: Books
Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
WARNING: It's an adult book. One description is "salty." The language is not (remotely) for the kids. But, if you're not too bothered by the guy's language and blunt-like-a-sledgehammer approach, there's actually some amusing wisdom in there, and entertainment. http://www.urbanoutfitte...rs.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=18375394&parentid=A_ENT_BOOKS_HUMOR&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=35&navAction=poppushpush&color&pushId=A_ENT_BOOKS_HUMOR&popId=A_ENT_BOOKS&prepushId&selectedProductSize
WARNING: It's an adult book. One description is "salty." The language is not (remotely) for the kids. But, if you're not too bothered by the guy's language and blunt-like-a-sledgehammer approach, there's actually some amusing wisdom in there, and entertainment. http://www.urbanoutfitte...rs.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=18375394&parentid=A_ENT_BOOKS_HUMOR&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=35&navAction=poppushpush&color&pushId=A_ENT_BOOKS_HUMOR&popId=A_ENT_BOOKS&prepushId&selectedProductSize
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Help find a cure for cancer. Anna Vetter and I ran as a team in the Underwear Affair, and raised $600 for cancer research! http://ot11.uncoverthecure.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ot11_homepage
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Do it!: TELEVISION
TUESDAY 9/14
PARENTHOOD
The family drama, a surprise hit, returns with welcome casting news. Adam (Peter Krause) has a tough new boss (the ever-likable Billy Baldwin) who crushes on whiny Sarah (Lauren Graham). And Minka Kelly continues her arc as a children's therapist. (NBC, 10 P.M.)http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/
PARENTHOOD
The family drama, a surprise hit, returns with welcome casting news. Adam (Peter Krause) has a tough new boss (the ever-likable Billy Baldwin) who crushes on whiny Sarah (Lauren Graham). And Minka Kelly continues her arc as a children's therapist. (NBC, 10 P.M.)http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Which one of the following words does not belong with the others and why?
FATHER
AUNT
SISTER
COUSIN
MOTHER
UNCLE
FATHER
AUNT
SISTER
COUSIN
MOTHER
UNCLE
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
In his closet, Professor Peacock has a box of socks containing 24 polka dot socks and 24 striped socks. Peacock wants to be certain his socks match, but cannot see the patterns since his closet is completely dark. What is the smallest number of socks that Peacock needs to remove from the box in order to be certain of having two socks of the same pattern?
Three. Since there are only two patterns, the third sock has to match one of the first two.
Three. Since there are only two patterns, the third sock has to match one of the first two.
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Exercise eight days a week. I definitely try to exercise every day!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Do it!: Beauty Reporter
Vaseline Sheer Infusion
The stratum corneum is the name for our protective skin barrier and it is made up of multiple layers - the surface, the core and deep down. Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3, is a revolutionary powerful, patent pending moisturizing complex that combines three ingredients to infuse and suspend moisture across all three layers of your skin. This unprecedented technology results in substantially more hydration, leading to healthy-looking, moisturized skin and an unmatched silky skin feel.
http://www.vaseline.com/Product.aspx?Path=Consumer%2FOurProducts%2FStratys3
The stratum corneum is the name for our protective skin barrier and it is made up of multiple layers - the surface, the core and deep down. Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3, is a revolutionary powerful, patent pending moisturizing complex that combines three ingredients to infuse and suspend moisture across all three layers of your skin. This unprecedented technology results in substantially more hydration, leading to healthy-looking, moisturized skin and an unmatched silky skin feel.
http://www.vaseline.com/Product.aspx?Path=Consumer%2FOurProducts%2FStratys3
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Complete the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. I completed it on August 22, 2010! :)
Monday, September 13, 2010
Do it!: TELEVISION
MONDAY 9/13
Gossip Girl
***
The season 4 opener keeps up the momentum of May's cliffhanger and - MAGNIFIQUE! - places some of the drama in Paris. There, Serena (Blake Lively) and a heartbroken Blair (Leighton Meester) shop, hobnob with royalty and bond, unaware that Chuck (Ed Westwick) has been gunned down. Back in NYC, Dan (Penn Badgley) deals with a delightfully devious Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) and her baby news. All the story lines are freshened up by perfectly placed wit. Only new arrival Katie Cassidy lacks zest, though her mysterious character has potential. (CW, 9 P.M.)http://www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl
Gossip Girl
***
The season 4 opener keeps up the momentum of May's cliffhanger and - MAGNIFIQUE! - places some of the drama in Paris. There, Serena (Blake Lively) and a heartbroken Blair (Leighton Meester) shop, hobnob with royalty and bond, unaware that Chuck (Ed Westwick) has been gunned down. Back in NYC, Dan (Penn Badgley) deals with a delightfully devious Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) and her baby news. All the story lines are freshened up by perfectly placed wit. Only new arrival Katie Cassidy lacks zest, though her mysterious character has potential. (CW, 9 P.M.)http://www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl
Do it!: Lottery
SILVER & GOLD
-$2 per play.
-Overall odds of winning: 1 in 3.45.
-$35,000 top prize.
http://www.olg.ca/lotteries/games/instant1_2_game_information.jsp?game=instant1_2
-$2 per play.
-Overall odds of winning: 1 in 3.45.
-$35,000 top prize.
http://www.olg.ca/lotteries/games/instant1_2_game_information.jsp?game=instant1_2
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
In his closet, Professor Peacock has a box of socks containing 24 polka dot socks and 24 striped socks. Peacock wants to be certain his socks match, but cannot see the patterns since his closet is completely dark. What is the smallest number of socks that Peacock needs to remove from the box in order to be certain of having two socks of the same pattern?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
At 7:00 am a train moving 50 mph leaves Boston heading for New York. At 8:00 am a train running at 55 mph leaves New York heading for Boston. Which train will be closer to New York when they meet?
Neither. When they MEET, they will be in the SAME SPOT.
Neither. When they MEET, they will be in the SAME SPOT.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Do it!: Out of Town Shopping!
ARMANI EXCHANGE
Quilted Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
Black
http://www.armaniexchange.com/product/womens/bags/quilted+faux+leather+shoulder+bag.do?asc&sortby&size&imageName=3112.11048.8811.054&sizeName
Quilted Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
Black
http://www.armaniexchange.com/product/womens/bags/quilted+faux+leather+shoulder+bag.do?asc&sortby&size&imageName=3112.11048.8811.054&sizeName
Do it!: Music
AND THE MOON MAN GOES TO...
Chuck Arnold picks his faves for the Video Music Awards, airing Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
30 Seconds to Mars "Kings and Queens"
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams "Airplanes"
Eminem "Not Afraid"
Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over
Lady Gaga "Bad Romance"
*Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce "Telephone"
The only way Gaga could top herself? Bring on B!
BEST MALE VIDEO
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams "Airplanes"
*Drake "Find Your Love"
Eminem "Not Afraid"
Jason Derulo "In My Head"
Usher featuring will.i.am "OMG"
With his cinematic clip, youngblood Drake edges out the resurgent Em.
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Beyonce featuring Lady Gaga "Video Phone"
Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg "California Gurls"
Ke$ha "TiK ToK"
*Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"
Taylor Swift "Fifteen"
Gaga's is the big monster here. Better be no Taylor madness this time.
BEST ROCK VIDEO
30 Seconds to Mars "Kings and Queens"
*Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over"
MGMT "Flash Delirium"
Muse "Uprising"
Paramore "Ignorance"
Flo rules with a vision of girl groups, tribal drummers and gospel choirs.
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2010/
Chuck Arnold picks his faves for the Video Music Awards, airing Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
30 Seconds to Mars "Kings and Queens"
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams "Airplanes"
Eminem "Not Afraid"
Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over
Lady Gaga "Bad Romance"
*Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce "Telephone"
The only way Gaga could top herself? Bring on B!
BEST MALE VIDEO
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams "Airplanes"
*Drake "Find Your Love"
Eminem "Not Afraid"
Jason Derulo "In My Head"
Usher featuring will.i.am "OMG"
With his cinematic clip, youngblood Drake edges out the resurgent Em.
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Beyonce featuring Lady Gaga "Video Phone"
Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg "California Gurls"
Ke$ha "TiK ToK"
*Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"
Taylor Swift "Fifteen"
Gaga's is the big monster here. Better be no Taylor madness this time.
BEST ROCK VIDEO
30 Seconds to Mars "Kings and Queens"
*Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over"
MGMT "Flash Delirium"
Muse "Uprising"
Paramore "Ignorance"
Flo rules with a vision of girl groups, tribal drummers and gospel choirs.
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2010/
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Kiss women's hands. I will be sure the men in my life do this as well. We need gentlemen!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
At 7:00 am a train moving 50 mph leaves Boston heading for New York. At 8:00 am a train running at 55 mph leaves New York heading for Boston. Which train will be closer to New York when they meet?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Summer begins on June 21st and ends on September 22nd. What occurs once in June, once in July, and twice in August, but never in September?
The letter U.
The letter U.
Do it!: Pizza in Orleans!
Gabriel PIZZA
Gabriel Deluxe
Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Green Olives, Onions, Bacon
I was impressed! My favorite so far. http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Gabriel Deluxe
Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Green Olives, Onions, Bacon
I was impressed! My favorite so far. http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Carry a paperback book to read throughout the day. I've always done this, as I love to read.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Do it!: TIME WASTER'S
MASS HYSTERIAS
Today we are all going to:
Inspect the garden in case there are escaped poisonous snakes on the loose.
Today we are all going to:
Inspect the garden in case there are escaped poisonous snakes on the loose.
Do it!: TELEVISION
STAND UP TO CANCER
FRI. 9/10
8 P.M.
MULTIPLE NETWORKS
Telethon includes Maura Tierney, who battled the disease.
http://su2c.standup2cancer.org/theshow
FRI. 9/10
8 P.M.
MULTIPLE NETWORKS
Telethon includes Maura Tierney, who battled the disease.
http://su2c.standup2cancer.org/theshow
Do it!: Must Try Before You Die Tastes!
Queen Elizabeth Cake
An old-fashioned moist, dense cake filled with dates is topped with a toasted-coconut walnut icing. In this case, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. $2.25/square. Bread & Roses Bakery, 11 Beechwood Ave.
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/bread-and-roses-bakery-ottawa
An old-fashioned moist, dense cake filled with dates is topped with a toasted-coconut walnut icing. In this case, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. $2.25/square. Bread & Roses Bakery, 11 Beechwood Ave.
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/bread-and-roses-bakery-ottawa
Do it!: The best places to go Shopping!
STUBBE CHOCOLATES
A remarkable family business story dating back to 1845 in northern Germany represents six generations of chocolate making. Today, father-and-son chocolatiers Heinrich and Daniel Stubbe carry on the traditions with chocolate houses dedicated to Old World European recipes, meticulous care, and only the finest ingredients. Everything is made by hand on-site, including a dazzling array of truffles (with some unusual boozy flavours such as kir royale and gewurztraminer), chocolates (caramel and sea salt), traditional European cakes (Viennese Sachertorte, Frankfurt Crown), and 30-plus kinds of chocolate bars, including region-specific cocoa bean varieties. The chocolate-covered orange peel is legendary.
Where: 375 Dalhousie St.
http://www.stubbechocolates.com/Ottawa.html
A remarkable family business story dating back to 1845 in northern Germany represents six generations of chocolate making. Today, father-and-son chocolatiers Heinrich and Daniel Stubbe carry on the traditions with chocolate houses dedicated to Old World European recipes, meticulous care, and only the finest ingredients. Everything is made by hand on-site, including a dazzling array of truffles (with some unusual boozy flavours such as kir royale and gewurztraminer), chocolates (caramel and sea salt), traditional European cakes (Viennese Sachertorte, Frankfurt Crown), and 30-plus kinds of chocolate bars, including region-specific cocoa bean varieties. The chocolate-covered orange peel is legendary.
Where: 375 Dalhousie St.
http://www.stubbechocolates.com/Ottawa.html
Do it!: AROUND THE WORLD IN 60 PLATES-THINK GLOBAL, EAT LO...
SOUTH CAROLINIAN
The Foolish Chicken
79 Holland Ave.
South Carolinian soul food is rare in Ottawa, so we have to take Rick Boland's and Natalie Aucoin's word for it when they say they're cooking the real thing. Certainly, their sweet, slow-cooked pork baby back ribs seem above reproach. And recently they added an even bigger rack to the menu, only the beef ribs have been marinated in Dr. Pepper, which gives it, not surprisingly, a rich, fruity kick. For dessert, order the soft gingerbread cake with a little pillow of whipped cream. This place is the "Cheers" of chicken shacks, where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came.
http://www.foolishchicken.ca/
The Foolish Chicken
79 Holland Ave.
South Carolinian soul food is rare in Ottawa, so we have to take Rick Boland's and Natalie Aucoin's word for it when they say they're cooking the real thing. Certainly, their sweet, slow-cooked pork baby back ribs seem above reproach. And recently they added an even bigger rack to the menu, only the beef ribs have been marinated in Dr. Pepper, which gives it, not surprisingly, a rich, fruity kick. For dessert, order the soft gingerbread cake with a little pillow of whipped cream. This place is the "Cheers" of chicken shacks, where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came.
http://www.foolishchicken.ca/
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Summer begins on June 21st and ends on September 22nd. What occurs once in June, once in July, and twice in August, but never in September?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Heather was riding on Wednesday. Her horse stumbled on the last hurdle and Heather fell and was knocked unconcious. Her coach took her to the hospital. She was kept in just one night and released Friday morning. How can this be?
Heather's horse is named Wednesday. It was Thursday when she fell off the horse.
Heather's horse is named Wednesday. It was Thursday when she fell off the horse.
Do it!: Restaurants
SUSHI UMI ***
Only the vibrantly painted chairs - all 10 of them - remind that you that just last year, this poky little place was a Mexican restaurant. Now owned by a gracious husband-and-wife team, Sushi Umi fills a small gap in the West Wellington neighbourhood for raw fish snacks. It does a brisk takeout trade - standard party platters of sushi for the book club, say - and though it offers only the usual suspects of fish (and other stuff), the product is fresh-tasting, the rice is tangy, and the soybean wrappers are crunchy-firm. Many visit Sushi Umi for its daily hot special. Miso soup to start, then perhaps a bento box of teriyaki chicken - the glazed meat tender, not too sweet - topped with a skewer of grilled shrimp. This comes with rice, two delicate gyoza, two pieces of California roll, plus a green salad piqued with fresh ginger dressing, gallons of green tea, and a cold drink. This for $12.95. Not too shabby, that. One step. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. $11.95-$14.95. 1311 Wellington St. W.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/250/1454338/restaurant/Westboro/Sushi-Umi-Ottawa
Only the vibrantly painted chairs - all 10 of them - remind that you that just last year, this poky little place was a Mexican restaurant. Now owned by a gracious husband-and-wife team, Sushi Umi fills a small gap in the West Wellington neighbourhood for raw fish snacks. It does a brisk takeout trade - standard party platters of sushi for the book club, say - and though it offers only the usual suspects of fish (and other stuff), the product is fresh-tasting, the rice is tangy, and the soybean wrappers are crunchy-firm. Many visit Sushi Umi for its daily hot special. Miso soup to start, then perhaps a bento box of teriyaki chicken - the glazed meat tender, not too sweet - topped with a skewer of grilled shrimp. This comes with rice, two delicate gyoza, two pieces of California roll, plus a green salad piqued with fresh ginger dressing, gallons of green tea, and a cold drink. This for $12.95. Not too shabby, that. One step. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. $11.95-$14.95. 1311 Wellington St. W.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/250/1454338/restaurant/Westboro/Sushi-Umi-Ottawa
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Do it!: TIME WASTER'S
TODAY'S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT
No alcohol
Actually doing a bit of work (That's mine! ;))
Walking on water
No alcohol
Actually doing a bit of work (That's mine! ;))
Walking on water
Do it!: Coffee Shops
STARBUCKS COFFEE
Soy Strawberries and Creme Frappucino Blended Beverage
Despite its natural flavors, it didn't taste particularly like a real strawberry.
http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/frappuccino-blended-beverages/soy-strawberries-and-creme-frappuccino-blended-beverage
Soy Strawberries and Creme Frappucino Blended Beverage
Despite its natural flavors, it didn't taste particularly like a real strawberry.
http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/frappuccino-blended-beverages/soy-strawberries-and-creme-frappuccino-blended-beverage
Do it!: AROUND THE WORLD IN 60 PLATES-THINK GLOBAL, EAT LO...
LATIN AMERICAN
Horchata
Popular in Latin America, Spain, and parts of California, horchata (or orxata) is a cold, milky drink made from grains such as rice and barley, with variations including sesame seeds or almonds. Ahora's version is made in-house from basic ingredients: milk, rice, ground cinnamon, and tons of sugar.... Served over ice for there or to go. $2.25. Ahora, 307 Dalhousie St.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horchata
Horchata
Popular in Latin America, Spain, and parts of California, horchata (or orxata) is a cold, milky drink made from grains such as rice and barley, with variations including sesame seeds or almonds. Ahora's version is made in-house from basic ingredients: milk, rice, ground cinnamon, and tons of sugar.... Served over ice for there or to go. $2.25. Ahora, 307 Dalhousie St.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horchata
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Heather was riding on Wednesday. Her horse stumbled on the last hurdle and Heather fell and was knocked unconcious. Her coach took her to the hospital. She was kept in just one night and released Friday morning. How can this be?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
In our calendar some months have 30 days and some months have 31 days. How many months have 28 days?
All of them.
All of them.
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Put down the toilet seat. I'll be sure the men in my life always do this!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Do it!: TELEVISION
WEDNESDAY 9/8
Hellcats
Ashley Tisdale takes charge in rah-rah drama that needs a boost of fun (CW, 9 P.M.)http://www.cwtv.com/shows/hellcats
Hellcats
Ashley Tisdale takes charge in rah-rah drama that needs a boost of fun (CW, 9 P.M.)http://www.cwtv.com/shows/hellcats
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Have a clearer relationship with my friend with benefits. The only clear relationship in this circumstance is NO relationship. It's OVER!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Do it!: Pizza in Orleans!
Gabriel PIZZA
Meatsa Pizza
Pepperoni, Ham, Italian Sausage, Bacon
Definitely a good one, especially if you like meat!http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Meatsa Pizza
Pepperoni, Ham, Italian Sausage, Bacon
Definitely a good one, especially if you like meat!http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Do it!: TIME WASTER'S
WAYS TO PASS TIME
Shopping (This is how I would pass my time out of these choices! Baha!)
Stealing
Hiding things
Shopping (This is how I would pass my time out of these choices! Baha!)
Stealing
Hiding things
Do it!: AROUND THE WORLD IN 60 PLATES-THINK GLOBAL, EAT LO...
EAST INDIAN
Indian Express Food and Sweets
1104 Somerset St. W.
This is not your Glebeites' Indian restaurant. Indian Express is loud, hot, and crammed into an off-kilter space the size of a walk-in closet. The butter chicken is laced with liberal amounts of cream, and the naan is heavy enough to prop a door open. But lunchtime specials keep the locals loyal, and the back wall is papered with business cards from police, paramedics, taxi drivers, and shift workers who can't get enough of this place. Stock up on sticky Bengali chum-chum and black pepper cashews to throw into packed lunches, or swing by on a Saturday for a creamy yellow mango lassi.
http://www.indianexpressfoods.com/
Indian Express Food and Sweets
1104 Somerset St. W.
This is not your Glebeites' Indian restaurant. Indian Express is loud, hot, and crammed into an off-kilter space the size of a walk-in closet. The butter chicken is laced with liberal amounts of cream, and the naan is heavy enough to prop a door open. But lunchtime specials keep the locals loyal, and the back wall is papered with business cards from police, paramedics, taxi drivers, and shift workers who can't get enough of this place. Stock up on sticky Bengali chum-chum and black pepper cashews to throw into packed lunches, or swing by on a Saturday for a creamy yellow mango lassi.
http://www.indianexpressfoods.com/
AROUND THE WORLD IN 60 PLATES-THINK GLOBAL, EAT LOCAL
EAST INDIAN
Indian Express Food and Sweets
1104 Somerset St. W.
This is not your Glebeites' Indian restaurant. Indian Express is loud, hot, and crammed into an off-kilter space the size of a walk-in closet. The butter chicken is laced with liberal amounts of cream, and the naan is heavy enough to prop a door open. But lunchtime specials keep the locals loyal, and the back wall is papered with business cards from police, paramedics, taxi drivers, and shift workers who can't get enough of this place. Stock up on sticky Bengali chum-chum and black pepper cashews to throw into packed lunches, or swing by on a Saturday for a creamy yellow mango lassi.
http://www.indianexpressfoods.com/
LATIN AMERICAN
Horchata
Popular in Latin America, Spain, and parts of California, horchata (or orxata) is a cold, milky drink made from grains such as rice and barley, with variations including sesame seeds or almonds. Ahora's version is made in-house from basic ingredients: milk, rice, ground cinnamon, and tons of sugar.... Served over ice for there or to go. $2.25. Ahora, 307 Dalhousie St.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horchata
SOUTH CAROLINIAN
The Foolish Chicken
79 Holland Ave.
South Carolinian soul food is rare in Ottawa, so we have to take Rick Boland's and Natalie Aucoin's word for it when they say they're cooking the real thing. Certainly, their sweet, slow-cooked pork baby back ribs seem above reproach. And recently they added an even bigger rack to the menu, only the beef ribs have been marinated in Dr. Pepper, which gives it, not surprisingly, a rich, fruity kick. For dessert, order the soft gingerbread cake with a little pillow of whipped cream. This place is the "Cheers" of chicken shacks, where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came.
http://www.foolishchicken.ca/
The
AMERICAS
BUDGET GOURMET
BURRITO BORRACHO The result of a happy twist of fate
To think that a little more than a year ago, Mexican transplants Mario Garcia and Alex Coreas were planning to open a grocery store! Then, as they were about to sign a lease for a spot on Dalhousie Street, Coreas suggested taking one more look around. Discovering a shoebox of a space on Clarence Street the next day, they veered off in another direction: they set up a Mexican restaurant, Burrito Borracho (Drunk Little Donkey). They're used to adapting to changing circumstances, however. Just four years ago, Garcia arrived at Carleton University to learn English. Coreas, meanwhile, had moved to the city with his family in 1994 at the age of 12. But though he had completed his degree in economics from the University of Ottawa in 2006, he knew office life wouldn't suit him. He much prefers working with his hands. It was around this time that the two met through a mutual friend at a language school where Garcia was taking lessons. They quickly became friends and, after travelling together in their home country, decided to start a business that would showcase Mexican culture.
They are keeping their Mexican dishes simple - tacos, burritos, tortas, and quesadillas. The formula is also familiar - various fillings, various sauces. But BB's fillings are truly succulent (Garcia's mom, Miriam, contributed original Mexican recipes). These days two cooks and three other employees help keep the restaurant on track. Not that the owners are resting their weary pins yet. Already their hours have been extended - to four in the morning on Friday through Saturday. And the two are planning expansion into the west and east of Ottawa. Funny how a last-minute walk can thwart the best-laid plans. Let's hope for more such happy divergences. 105A Clarence St.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/250/1532400/restaurant/ByWard-Market-Lower-Town/Burrito-Borracho-Ottawa
Indian Express Food and Sweets
1104 Somerset St. W.
This is not your Glebeites' Indian restaurant. Indian Express is loud, hot, and crammed into an off-kilter space the size of a walk-in closet. The butter chicken is laced with liberal amounts of cream, and the naan is heavy enough to prop a door open. But lunchtime specials keep the locals loyal, and the back wall is papered with business cards from police, paramedics, taxi drivers, and shift workers who can't get enough of this place. Stock up on sticky Bengali chum-chum and black pepper cashews to throw into packed lunches, or swing by on a Saturday for a creamy yellow mango lassi.
http://www.indianexpressfoods.com/
LATIN AMERICAN
Horchata
Popular in Latin America, Spain, and parts of California, horchata (or orxata) is a cold, milky drink made from grains such as rice and barley, with variations including sesame seeds or almonds. Ahora's version is made in-house from basic ingredients: milk, rice, ground cinnamon, and tons of sugar.... Served over ice for there or to go. $2.25. Ahora, 307 Dalhousie St.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horchata
SOUTH CAROLINIAN
The Foolish Chicken
79 Holland Ave.
South Carolinian soul food is rare in Ottawa, so we have to take Rick Boland's and Natalie Aucoin's word for it when they say they're cooking the real thing. Certainly, their sweet, slow-cooked pork baby back ribs seem above reproach. And recently they added an even bigger rack to the menu, only the beef ribs have been marinated in Dr. Pepper, which gives it, not surprisingly, a rich, fruity kick. For dessert, order the soft gingerbread cake with a little pillow of whipped cream. This place is the "Cheers" of chicken shacks, where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came.
http://www.foolishchicken.ca/
The
AMERICAS
BUDGET GOURMET
BURRITO BORRACHO The result of a happy twist of fate
To think that a little more than a year ago, Mexican transplants Mario Garcia and Alex Coreas were planning to open a grocery store! Then, as they were about to sign a lease for a spot on Dalhousie Street, Coreas suggested taking one more look around. Discovering a shoebox of a space on Clarence Street the next day, they veered off in another direction: they set up a Mexican restaurant, Burrito Borracho (Drunk Little Donkey). They're used to adapting to changing circumstances, however. Just four years ago, Garcia arrived at Carleton University to learn English. Coreas, meanwhile, had moved to the city with his family in 1994 at the age of 12. But though he had completed his degree in economics from the University of Ottawa in 2006, he knew office life wouldn't suit him. He much prefers working with his hands. It was around this time that the two met through a mutual friend at a language school where Garcia was taking lessons. They quickly became friends and, after travelling together in their home country, decided to start a business that would showcase Mexican culture.
They are keeping their Mexican dishes simple - tacos, burritos, tortas, and quesadillas. The formula is also familiar - various fillings, various sauces. But BB's fillings are truly succulent (Garcia's mom, Miriam, contributed original Mexican recipes). These days two cooks and three other employees help keep the restaurant on track. Not that the owners are resting their weary pins yet. Already their hours have been extended - to four in the morning on Friday through Saturday. And the two are planning expansion into the west and east of Ottawa. Funny how a last-minute walk can thwart the best-laid plans. Let's hope for more such happy divergences. 105A Clarence St.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/250/1532400/restaurant/ByWard-Market-Lower-Town/Burrito-Borracho-Ottawa
Do it!: Candy
Necco
Assorted wafers
an American Classic
The original candy wafer
GREAT FLAVORS
FAT FREE
Available at the Candy Store
350 Richmond Road
http://www.necco.com/OurProducts/Products.asp?ProductSubCategoryID=3#Product17
Assorted wafers
an American Classic
The original candy wafer
GREAT FLAVORS
FAT FREE
Available at the Candy Store
350 Richmond Road
http://www.necco.com/OurProducts/Products.asp?ProductSubCategoryID=3#Product17
Do it!: Ice Cream!
Baskin Robbins
31 Yogurt
Plain frozen yogurt with live and active cultures. Light and healthy, although I wouldn't be able to eat alot of it as it's somewhat on the sour side (I guess because it's yogurt rather than ice cream!). http://www.baskinrobbins.ca/icecream.html?id=33
31 Yogurt
Plain frozen yogurt with live and active cultures. Light and healthy, although I wouldn't be able to eat alot of it as it's somewhat on the sour side (I guess because it's yogurt rather than ice cream!). http://www.baskinrobbins.ca/icecream.html?id=33
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Be more patient. Some of the best things in life require years of hard work and waiting.
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Patient
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Patient
Monday, September 6, 2010
Do it!: Metro
PASTA PERFECTION
It's easy to make fibre your friend with good-tasting products like Irresistibles Life Smart Macaroni with Prebiotic Fibre (450 g). The mcaroni provides 7 g of heart-healthy prebiotic fibre in each 85-g serving. Also available are Life Smart Penne Rigate with Prebiotic Fibre and many other varieties to top with your favourite sauce.
It's easy to make fibre your friend with good-tasting products like Irresistibles Life Smart Macaroni with Prebiotic Fibre (450 g). The mcaroni provides 7 g of heart-healthy prebiotic fibre in each 85-g serving. Also available are Life Smart Penne Rigate with Prebiotic Fibre and many other varieties to top with your favourite sauce.
Do it!: Metro
DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH
Busy lives and hectic schedules leave little time for healthy meal planning, but with fresh-tasting Irresistibles Life Smart Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage (6 x 591 mL), you can get vital nutrients on the go. Try Citrus Splash and add much needed vitamin C and A to your diet. With no artificial flavours or colours, and zero calories, it's a wise choice.
Busy lives and hectic schedules leave little time for healthy meal planning, but with fresh-tasting Irresistibles Life Smart Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage (6 x 591 mL), you can get vital nutrients on the go. Try Citrus Splash and add much needed vitamin C and A to your diet. With no artificial flavours or colours, and zero calories, it's a wise choice.
Do it!: Restaurants
EUROPEAN
LITTLE ITALY/PRESTON
Gasthaus LINDENHOF
268 Preston Street
**1/2
Welcome to Ottawa's only German restaurant! Lindenhof has been around for over three decades, and even though the restaurant is in a new location, its age is evident in the sombre furniture and low lighting. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a modern gasthaus; cozy and rustic yet sleek and sophisticated. Start with a complimentary green salad with rounds of pickled cucumber and carrot, a smooth garlicky dressing, and soft shreds of red cabbage. For something more substantial, tuck into a hearty dish of pickled herring fillets, still wearing their skins and twisted into loose rosette shapes. The fish is light-tasting, but what's with the winter tomato wedges for garnish? Better off with the dilled sour cream and a blush-coloured apple relish that also arrive on the side. Mains include perfect rouladen: each one a tender, succulent strip of beef rolled around warm ground bacon and softly cooked onions and pickle, served with al dente carrots and a generous pile of sweet-tart red cabbage cooked the traditional German way, with onions, allspice, cloves, and black pepper. You can't leave without trying the best apple fritters in town! Catering and take-out also available. Stairs into restaurant. Open Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Starters $5-$13, mains $17-$28.
http://www.thelindenhof.com/
LITTLE ITALY/PRESTON
Gasthaus LINDENHOF
268 Preston Street
**1/2
Welcome to Ottawa's only German restaurant! Lindenhof has been around for over three decades, and even though the restaurant is in a new location, its age is evident in the sombre furniture and low lighting. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a modern gasthaus; cozy and rustic yet sleek and sophisticated. Start with a complimentary green salad with rounds of pickled cucumber and carrot, a smooth garlicky dressing, and soft shreds of red cabbage. For something more substantial, tuck into a hearty dish of pickled herring fillets, still wearing their skins and twisted into loose rosette shapes. The fish is light-tasting, but what's with the winter tomato wedges for garnish? Better off with the dilled sour cream and a blush-coloured apple relish that also arrive on the side. Mains include perfect rouladen: each one a tender, succulent strip of beef rolled around warm ground bacon and softly cooked onions and pickle, served with al dente carrots and a generous pile of sweet-tart red cabbage cooked the traditional German way, with onions, allspice, cloves, and black pepper. You can't leave without trying the best apple fritters in town! Catering and take-out also available. Stairs into restaurant. Open Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Starters $5-$13, mains $17-$28.
http://www.thelindenhof.com/
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
In our calendar some months have 30 days and some months have 31 days. How many months have 28 days?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
What do these words have in common?
FED
MOON
CAB
FEED
HIGH
The words are made up of 3 consecutive letters of the alphabet (though not in consecutive order).
FED
MOON
CAB
FEED
HIGH
The words are made up of 3 consecutive letters of the alphabet (though not in consecutive order).
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Develop a habit of organization. Do what I need to do NOW!
http://gigaom.com/collaboration/key-to-organization-the-habit-of-now/
http://gigaom.com/collaboration/key-to-organization-the-habit-of-now/
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
During the war, several British naval spies posing as Canadian lobstermen were posted off the coast of Nova Scotia. Their mission was to be on the lookout for strange activities. They took great care to act like the locals, and even perfected their Nova Scotian accent. They had a number of fake red lob...sters made, and every night, the spies loaded the lobsters into traps and threw them overboard. At daybreak, they would hoist the traps aboard their boat, pretending to work while surveying the coastline. The locals spotted them as fraudulent lobstermen from quite a distance. How?
All real lobster fishermen would know that live lobsters are not red. They only turn red when they are cooked.
All real lobster fishermen would know that live lobsters are not red. They only turn red when they are cooked.
Do it!: Restaurants
NEW EDINBURGH
Pub & Eatery
Again, for an appetizer, I chose the soup of the day, and again I was pleased! As for the main course, I recommend the chicken pot pie, a creamy combination of chicken breast and veggies baked in a homemade crust.
http://www.newedinburghpub.com/Menus/PubFare/tabid/3687/Default.aspx
Pub & Eatery
Again, for an appetizer, I chose the soup of the day, and again I was pleased! As for the main course, I recommend the chicken pot pie, a creamy combination of chicken breast and veggies baked in a homemade crust.
http://www.newedinburghpub.com/Menus/PubFare/tabid/3687/Default.aspx
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Learn to spell hors d'oeuvres. Of course I know how to do this as I threw a champagne & hors d'oeuvres engagement party!
Do it!: Coffee Shops
STARBUCKS COFFEE
I definitely recommend the Extra Coffee Caramel Frappucino. It does have a stronger coffee flavor but not overly so, as the caramel evens it out.
http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/frappuccino-blended-beverages/extra-coffee-caramel-frappuccino-blended-beverage
I definitely recommend the Extra Coffee Caramel Frappucino. It does have a stronger coffee flavor but not overly so, as the caramel evens it out.
http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/frappuccino-blended-beverages/extra-coffee-caramel-frappuccino-blended-beverage
Do it!: Restaurants
DQ
I surprisingly recommend the mint oreo blizzard. I thought that the mint may ruin it, but rather it added a little something extra!
http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/eats-and-treats/menu/treats/blizzard
I surprisingly recommend the mint oreo blizzard. I thought that the mint may ruin it, but rather it added a little something extra!
http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/eats-and-treats/menu/treats/blizzard
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
During the war, several British naval spies posing as Canadian lobstermen were posted off the coast of Nova Scotia. Their mission was to be on the lookout for strange activities. They took great care to act like the locals, and even perfected their Nova Scotian accent. They had a number of fake red lob...sters made, and every night, the spies loaded the lobsters into traps and threw them overboard. At daybreak, they would hoist the traps aboard their boat, pretending to work while surveying the coastline. The locals spotted them as fraudulent lobstermen from quite a distance. How?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Many people consider it amazing that things are always in the last place you look for them. What is wrong with this?
One should not be amazed. Once you find something, you don't look elsewhere!
One should not be amazed. Once you find something, you don't look elsewhere!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Do it!: TELEVISION
FRIDAY 9/3
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers take center stage in this snappy follow-up to the 2008 smash TV movie. Once again, Mitchie (Lovato), her summer boyfriend, Shane (Joe Jonas), and the gang sing and dance in the wilds-only now, they must compete against a snobby new music camp across... the lake. Formulaic plot aside, the high-energy performances, such as Lovato's "Brand New Day" (cowritten by Kara DioGuardi!), are irresistible. (Disney Channel, 8 P.M.)http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/originalmovies/camprock2/
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers take center stage in this snappy follow-up to the 2008 smash TV movie. Once again, Mitchie (Lovato), her summer boyfriend, Shane (Joe Jonas), and the gang sing and dance in the wilds-only now, they must compete against a snobby new music camp across... the lake. Formulaic plot aside, the high-energy performances, such as Lovato's "Brand New Day" (cowritten by Kara DioGuardi!), are irresistible. (Disney Channel, 8 P.M.)http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/originalmovies/camprock2/
Do it!: Restaurants
Gabriel PIZZA
Dine-In
As an appetizer, I definitely recommend the Fried Zucchini's (18pcs) if you're willing to indulge in a little (or alot) of grease, fat, and calories. As for the main course, I would not recommend the Beef Donair Platter as I found the beef processed rather than fresh. Maybe the chicken would have be...en a better choice!
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/dine.php
Dine-In
As an appetizer, I definitely recommend the Fried Zucchini's (18pcs) if you're willing to indulge in a little (or alot) of grease, fat, and calories. As for the main course, I would not recommend the Beef Donair Platter as I found the beef processed rather than fresh. Maybe the chicken would have be...en a better choice!
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/dine.php
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
Many people consider it amazing that things are always in the last place you look for them. What is wrong with this?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
From statistical records, what is the most dangerous job in the United States?
President. Four presidents out of 44 have been assassinated. Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley and John F. Kennedy.
President. Four presidents out of 44 have been assassinated. Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley and John F. Kennedy.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Permit myself to like a piece of art without knowing why. I do this all the time!
Do it!: 500 Smoothies and Juices
banana milkshake
This milkshake, which we all grew up on, never loses its charm.
1 banana, peeled and quartered
1 1/4 cups vanilla ice cream
2 tbsp. milk
Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
This milkshake, which we all grew up on, never loses its charm.
1 banana, peeled and quartered
1 1/4 cups vanilla ice cream
2 tbsp. milk
Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Do it!: Restaurants
Vittoria Trattoria
Ranked number 9 out of 856 on Trip Advisor!
Excellent food, excellent service, excellent location.
I recommend choosing the soup of the day, as it comes as a nice surprise. I also recommend the marinara pasta, basic yet complimented by it's own unique taste!http://market.vittoriatrattoria.com/Menus/Lunc...hMenu/tabid/3708/Default.aspx
Ranked number 9 out of 856 on Trip Advisor!
Excellent food, excellent service, excellent location.
I recommend choosing the soup of the day, as it comes as a nice surprise. I also recommend the marinara pasta, basic yet complimented by it's own unique taste!http://market.vittoriatrattoria.com/Menus/Lunc...hMenu/tabid/3708/Default.aspx
Do it!: Must Try Before You Die Tastes!
Argan oil
Liquid Moroccan gold. Drizzle argan oil over a dish of potatoes and wild mushrooms to add a round, nutty flavour. $13.99/50 mL. Byward Fruit Market, 36 Byward Market Sq.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argan_oil
Liquid Moroccan gold. Drizzle argan oil over a dish of potatoes and wild mushrooms to add a round, nutty flavour. $13.99/50 mL. Byward Fruit Market, 36 Byward Market Sq.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argan_oil
Do it!: Classic Movies
Blue Velvet
One of the most subversive films of the 1980s, delving into the corrupt underside of the then-idealized faux innocence of the 1950s with an almost alarming ferocity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Velvet_(film)
One of the most subversive films of the 1980s, delving into the corrupt underside of the then-idealized faux innocence of the 1950s with an almost alarming ferocity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Velvet_(film)
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
From statistical records, what is the most dangerous job in the United States?
Do it!: Classic Conundrums
What orchestral device is not blown, bowed, plucked or struck?
The conductor's baton.
The conductor's baton.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Shed nonessentials. As I'm the opposite of a hoarder, this is not a problem!
Do it!: Music
KELLIE PICKLER
Wedding on the Way!
Kellie Pickler, 24, is touring and planning her wedding to songwriter Kyle Jacobs, 37. Plus, she'll perform on the CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock show September 1 (ABC, 8 P.M.).
http://abc.go.com/shows/cma-music-festival
Wedding on the Way!
Kellie Pickler, 24, is touring and planning her wedding to songwriter Kyle Jacobs, 37. Plus, she'll perform on the CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock show September 1 (ABC, 8 P.M.).
http://abc.go.com/shows/cma-music-festival
Do it!: TIME WASTER'S
WHATEVER YOU DO,
don't even think about
Any of the following songs:
The Final Countdown
The Wizard of Oz
Delilah
Climb Ev'ry Mountain
don't even think about
Any of the following songs:
The Final Countdown
The Wizard of Oz
Delilah
Climb Ev'ry Mountain
Do it!: Ice Cream!
Baskin Robbins
I highly recommend Perils of Praline, as it's low in fat and tastes great!
http://www.baskinrobbins.ca/icecream.html?id=33
I highly recommend Perils of Praline, as it's low in fat and tastes great!
http://www.baskinrobbins.ca/icecream.html?id=33
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