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Sunday Post

March 2023 - Toronto ON

2022 - Meaford ON

 

We mostly goofed around all weekend, watching, reading. With the kitchen out of order and everywhere in disarray there isn't much we can do.

We did go out to get cheeses for dinner, at a new place on Lake Shore. 

Monday's mural from Hamilton.

Monday was probably the most tiring day, not that we had to do anything. The cupboard people arrived around 10:30 and finished around 5:20, being mindful of condo rules, no noise after 5 and trade people gone by 5. But that meant we were sitting around doing not much of anything with our laptops/TV. John did go to the bank to get cash for the contractor.

Cupboard on right of stove is new and provides additional counter space right next to the stove, with sink repositioned, I lose some space in the corner which is useless space anyway.

And everything is quiet, no banging cupboard doors or drawers that are clunky.

Space over the stove is for the microwave/fan which has been raised. See Thursday photo.

That black counter will also be replaced to match the other side. They brought extra handles so both side match.

7 PM Contractor called and said that Eric, the stone guy, was in the area so could he come by to measure? We said sure!

Tuesday the contractor came over to inspect the cabinets. We mentioned we'd like some caulking and he said he would do that. He also checked out the measurements for the dishwasher and they look good. He has to flatten the floor under the dishwasher, someone had poured cement and it is uneven. He did his measurements to put the fan/microwave back up, a little higher than it was so that the bottom is even with the cupboards. He also said he would do the painting! Bonus, didn't expect that.

I was a little nervous turning the washing machine on but there were no water issues!

We washed down the cabinets and arranged most of the stuff, avoiding the plumbing and microwave areas. The cupboard arrangement is a little different with the repositioning of the sink. 

This drawer used to hold extra spices but we had room above the counter as we moved  the pasta/noodles to another cupboard. Finally all the wraps/garbage bags are in a drawer

Wednesday we could actually sleep in, no one was arriving at 9 AM.

I headed to Longo's to pick up a few things, it was cold out! 

I thought I knew most meat cuts but this is new to me.

Button ribs are flat, circular-shaped bones located at the sirloin end of the loin. They are not actually ribs, as they are not taken from the rib cage. The button ribs consist of the last four to six bones on the backbone; they do not have actual ribs connected to them.

What to do with them? Make pulled pork sandwiches! Cheap! I will be picking some up.

Thursday John had a doctor appointment. Zoran and Goran arrived at 9:30 to do some jobs.

Microwave/fan was raised to cupboard level, which required some drilling for the plug and a hole for the exhaust. Floor under dishwasher levelled and dishwasher put in place, not connected. Caulking done around top of cabinets.

AND the stone will be installed on Friday  Monday. Plumber Tuesday.

I left them working away and went downtown to meet my BFF for lunch at our usual place. We both had smash burgers and chatted away.

The exciting news is that Starbucks to re-opening its shop where the bus stops!!! 

No, I'm not a huge fan, however it is a treat to have a flat white while waiting, or a cold Frappuccino in the summer.

Photo taken from the 2:45 bus, sun is shining.

It is 3:15 and we are crawling! Odd shadow.

3:20 and we are getting nowhere. This school is between Spadina and Bathurst. Traffic on Lakeshore is just as bad.

3:50 PM and we can see the open road ahead! I walked into the condo at 4 PM. The journey is normally 12-20 minutes. This was 75 minutes, not quite my longest journey yet.

Friday I went downtown on the 9:35 bus planning to do some shopping and groceries ahead of the snow. BFF messaged that it had started at 7:30 and was coming down fast. I changed my mind and only did groceries, catching the 10:50 home, it had started snowing downtown.

I did buy two of those pork button bones pictured above.

My chariot awaits - white bus.

I had ordered a couple of fake palm trees for the balcony. I have tried to have plants in the summer but it just gets too hot. I like them and they were a reasonable price, so I ordered two others, a little shorter and a different plant.

At 7 PM it was still snowing.

WATCHING

Mayor of Kingstown - this is a great series and reminds me of The Governor in some ways.

I'm continuing to watch The Governor through the library. I finished season one.

I found it on Prime but would have to pay for it. 

COOKING

I can't wait to have the plumber on Tuesday! I am cooking in a way to avoid any dirty pots and pans. Definitely no baking!

Saturday roast pork, potatoes and carrots.

Sunday cheeses

Monday I had sushi and John made pizza on focaccia.

Tuesday tourtiere and beans. Leftovers lunch on Wednesday and Thursday with gravy.

Wednesday chicken quarters and sweet kale salad (package). I marinated the chicken in buttermilk, pickle juice, hot sauce and salt for a few hours. 

Thursday used up the cheeses.

Friday Mongolian beef and broccoli with rice cooked in the oven and salad.

READING

Again this week, not much reading being done. I have flipped through some cookbooks.

COOKBOOKS

Epic Air Fryer Cookbook 

Not many photos. Nothing jumped out at me.

Gluten-Free on a Shoestring 125 Easy Recipes definitely for a beginner. I'm not sure why, if this is a gluten-free cookbook, the author feels I need a list of kitchen equipment, especially telling me I should have Le Creuset (pricey) or NEED a $150 (book written in 2011) food processor.

I have followed her blog for years and most of the recipes can be found there.

Basic pizza dough

Wonton wrappers