York University's teaching assistants have been on strike since November 6th, 2008. According to much of the local media outlets it looks like there isn't a near end in sight. I've been trying my best to stay occupied by getting ahead on my readings for school but to no avail. That's not to say I'm not getting anything done.
Today I played with Potato as awful lot. She's a cat that's a dog and loves to play fetch with Matt and I. I also painted some bland looking picture frames which I used to hang some postcards up in the bedroom. I also made a mixed cd for a friend all the way in Hawkstone (which is essentially Oro if you know the local geography of Simcoe County).
Yes, I am getting some "stuff" done.
I am also piling into my belly all kinds of yummy food. I've been making delicious breakfast for myself, since I now have the time to make myself something healthful. I have also had the chance to eat a fantastic brunch at Easy Restaurant located in Parkdale on the corner of Queen St. W. and Roncesvales.
My friend Mandy (who also has time off due to the strike) decided to grab some brunch and discuss upcoming school projects. However, all we ended up talking about was how delicious the food was and other random brunch topics. I had the huevos divorciados and my gosh was it ever good. Perfectly fried sunnyside up eggs on a corn tortilla. Topped with black beans and two types of salsa. On the side, slices of garlic toasts, chipotle jam, and crisp rosemary homefries. I couldn't have asked for a more delicious and filling meal. Yet I did not feel overstuffed. I wasn't left feeling parched either. Everything was literally perfect. I'd definitely recommend it.
So as you can tell, despite the strike I am in being fully productive and getting things done!
Maybe I'll get another brunch date soon. This strike already feels like it's gone on forever.
11.19.2008
11.11.2008
11.02.2008
Fall, Fall, It's a Magical Time!
So the thing about fall is that, well, is that it's the best season of all! I love the cardigans, the scarves and mittens. I also love the soups and roasting of vegetables. Aaand I especially love the way the kitchen gets so warm and filled with yummy smells when I bake cookies and breads. I never even need to turn the heat on in the apartment in the fall as long as I bake frequently.
I rarely bake non-vegan cookies these days. I'm not vegan myself although I often aim to be. I still eat cheese in insane quantities and love a nice bowl of chocolate ice cream from time to time. But when I bake, I always make enough for friends. I tend to associate baked goods with enjoying eating them with my friends. And as it happens a lot of my friends are vegan. I also find that there are a multitude of vegan cookie recipes out there in the world of er, recipes.
One cookbook that I find myself relying on the most is Dreena Burton's Vive le Vegan. Her recipes are easy, healthful and they are perfect especially for anyone who thinks that all vegans eat are tofu, nuts and water.
Now, my most favourite recipe in her cookbook is Burton's Maple Walnut cookie recipe. Very few ingredients are needed and it takes no more than 25 mins to complete.
And one of the best parts of this vegan cookie recipe is that they stay MOIST! Any vegan cookie recipe I have ever made before this one, despite it's deliciousness, tend to be crisp. And I do like a crisp cookie from time to time, but sometimes I just like to cuddle into a fleecy throw blanket, turn on a movie and eat soft chewy cookies. Such as the ones above. So there. Look up Dreena Burton's cookbook and find her recipe for Maple Walnut cookies. They are just scumptious.
Oh, and I suppose that I should mention that I ran out of walnuts a while back so I just used pecans instead. Still amazingly yummy.
I think a warm kitchen with a batch of cookies cooling on the counter is basically one of my major symbols of fall. I'll be enjoying these last few weeks before I have to start lacing up the boots and putting on the parka. You should be too!
I rarely bake non-vegan cookies these days. I'm not vegan myself although I often aim to be. I still eat cheese in insane quantities and love a nice bowl of chocolate ice cream from time to time. But when I bake, I always make enough for friends. I tend to associate baked goods with enjoying eating them with my friends. And as it happens a lot of my friends are vegan. I also find that there are a multitude of vegan cookie recipes out there in the world of er, recipes.
One cookbook that I find myself relying on the most is Dreena Burton's Vive le Vegan. Her recipes are easy, healthful and they are perfect especially for anyone who thinks that all vegans eat are tofu, nuts and water.
Now, my most favourite recipe in her cookbook is Burton's Maple Walnut cookie recipe. Very few ingredients are needed and it takes no more than 25 mins to complete.
And one of the best parts of this vegan cookie recipe is that they stay MOIST! Any vegan cookie recipe I have ever made before this one, despite it's deliciousness, tend to be crisp. And I do like a crisp cookie from time to time, but sometimes I just like to cuddle into a fleecy throw blanket, turn on a movie and eat soft chewy cookies. Such as the ones above. So there. Look up Dreena Burton's cookbook and find her recipe for Maple Walnut cookies. They are just scumptious.Oh, and I suppose that I should mention that I ran out of walnuts a while back so I just used pecans instead. Still amazingly yummy.
I think a warm kitchen with a batch of cookies cooling on the counter is basically one of my major symbols of fall. I'll be enjoying these last few weeks before I have to start lacing up the boots and putting on the parka. You should be too!
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