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Post Holiday Season Catch Up
Once again holiday season is over. That time of year when you are bombarded with repetitious Christmas music and jostled around in the hustle and bustle at the shopping centers is finished. Here in Toronto we had a very cold holiday season. Frigid cold weather was a constant over the holidays and has finally let up a couple of days ago. Yesterday and today has been milder but with the warm weather has come rain. The rain has washed most of the snow away and the only snow that can be seen is where it has been piled up. The new subway extension has completely changed my commuting schedule. After…
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Office Christmas Party
Today we had the office Christmas party at La Grill (lagrill.ca). This restaurant was suggested by Paul and it was the first time I went there. The decor was nice and inviting but we were seated at a too small of a table and the chairs were wobbly. The food was different but enjoyable. I had the lamb kebob with a Diet Pepsi for a drink. Very good. There was a couple of dishes that were for the whole table that were quite enjoyable. The baba ghanoug was quite enjoyable with the pita bread. I think I will get it instead of hummus from now on. The shared beef dish near…
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New Subway Extension
On December 17, 2017 a new extension was added to TTC’s line 1. The subway now goes all the way up to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. This extension will be an economic boom for the suburbs and decrease traffic time. I have been waiting a long for this and I am anxious to see how it affects my daily commute. Several bus routes have been changed or eliminated, including the one I use, Jane 35D. Since losing a direct route to work I will have to make other arrangements. For the this mornings commute I will took the regular 59 Maple Leaf bus to Jane. At Jane I will no longer…
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No-Bake Cocoa And Peanut Butter Bars
1 ½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup bran flake cereal 1 cup coarsely chopped peanuts 1 cup raisins 1 cup miniature marshmallow ½ cup honey 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 cup peanut butter ¼ cup butter or margarine ½ cup cocoa 2 tsp vanilla In a large bowl combine oats, Bran cereal, peanuts, raisins and marshmallows. Combine honey and brown sugar in a saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Add peanut butter and butter; stir until smooth; remove from heat. Stir in cocoa and vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture, stir to combine. Press into a 9-inch square pan, cool and cut into…
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Giant Popovers
6 tablespoons butter or margarine (3/4 stick) 6 eggs 2 cups milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt About 1½ hours before serving In small saucepan over low heat. Melt butter or margarine. Grease well eight deep 7-ounce pottery custard cups. Set custard cups in jelly-roll pan for easier handling. Preheat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat eggs until frothy; beat in milk and butter until blended. Beat in flour and salt until batter is smooth. Fill each custard cup three-quarters full with batter. Bake 1 hour; then quickly make small slit in top of each popover to let out steam; bake 10…
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First Snow Day
Today was Toronto’s first major snowfall of the year. As usual the roads were a complete mess even though it was only a couple of centimeters. It took me 2 1/2 hours to get home. I really missed riding home on my motorcycle in 30 minutes.
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Motorcycle Stored For Winter
Friday after work I brought my motorcycle in for winter storage. Even though it has been cold and windy ever since, I miss my motorcycle very much. Can’t wait until spring when I can go out riding again.
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Impossible Coconut Custard Pie
2 cups milk 4 eggs 1/3 cups butter 1/2 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup coconut 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla Combine all ingredients in blender; blend 1 minute. Pour into well greased and floured 10 inch pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until custard sets. Flour makes a crust and custard rises to the top. 30 Variations – http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,impossible_custard_pie,FF.html
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