Feb 28 2007
Second Update: astute commenters have pointed out that the error is largely mine, as I didn’t notice the “per 100 grams” notation on the graphic. Mea culpa.
Prince Charles was in the news yesterday after saying that banning Big Macs is the key to encouraging healthy eating. He said this while touring the Imperial College […]
Feb 26 2007
My neighbourhood SAQ (liquor store, to all you non-Quebeckers) is closed for renovations. It was already a rather nice SAQ, being an SAQ Sélection (meaning it offers “an unparalleled range of wines, spirits, beers and gift items, in addition to a full range of services.” I thought the decor was just fine as it was. […]
Feb 22 2007
There’s a new documentary about Schwarz’s opening next week in Montreal. Check out the trailer below for a few familiar faces, including that of the late Ryan Larkin…
Feb 21 2007
- - Warning: possible spoilers below - -
Jack confronts (former) President Logan:
Logan: “I’m the meat in a Palmer sandwich.”
Jack: “The meat? You’re not even the mayo!”
Chloe gets mad at Morris (again):
Chloe: “Morris, snap out of it and focus on doing your job.”
Morris: “Sweetheart, why don’t we all just try to get along a little better?”
Chloe: […]
Feb 20 2007
Last April, I reported on my reaction to seeing the trailer for United 93 one night at the cinema. Until then, I had not even known of the film’s existence. I was rather cynical at the time, and could only think of pessimistic reasons why the film had been made.
When the film came out, it […]
Feb 19 2007
I’ve written about making paella many times, but the paella I made on Saturday night was one of my best ever so I feel the need to share again. To recap: I make “rustic” paellas, modelled after the traditional Sunday afternoon meals that grandmothers in old Valencia prepared for their extended families. Traditionally, the Sunday […]
Feb 12 2007
I mentioned recently that as wild and wacky as 24 has been this season, I don’t think it has quite jumped the shark. Not yet. But there is little doubt that the show’s efforts to up the ante and to dazzle us with plot twists has led to an overall loss of quality and credibility. […]
