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November 2024

Saturday I did some baking to use up the rest of the oranges/juice from last week's chicken a la orange, an orange cranberry loaf.

I binged on MKR!

Sunday and the clocks go back, I like this better than spring because I gain an hour!!!

I pre-cooked the lamb for a few hours and made a base curry sauce according to The Curry Guy. Chopping everything is time consuming but I used the food processor for chopping the vegetables. We've decided we prefer my old way of making curry, which is faster and tastier, so I'll put the book aside for now.

Monday Mural Lake Shore Blvd W taken a week ago.

John went for his flu shot and got his covid booster at the same time. I decided to go with him, it was warm but a little drizzly. 

Then we went along Queen St. W and down to King St. for a burger at Burger Priest, sadly this was the worst burger we have had at this chain, both the regular and gluten-free. Too well done and both buns did not feel fresh.

A main route through downtown Toronto has been given a temporary makeover to honour megastar Taylor Swift ahead of her six concert run in the city next week — and to raise money to help people facing food insecurity. 

Signs bearing the name Taylor Swift Way will designate the route from Rogers Centre — where Swift will perform — to Nathan Phillips Square, where city hall is located, for the month of November. The city also announced Monday that the signs are being auctioned off online to raise funds for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Rogers will match funds raised up to $113,000 — a nod to Swift's lucky number 13.  

AHA we found one! 

We also received an email for the condo office saying:

Taylor Swift will be performing at the Rogers Centre November 14th –16th & 21st –23rd, 7:00 –10:00 p.m. 

It is estimated that 500,000 tourists will visit the city for the concerts and traffic flow is expected to be impacted. We anticipate that there will be delays in the Shuttle Bus service as well. 

Tuesday John golfed it was 21C but so windy! I dropped into Winners and found my Xmas dress, not!

Wednesday we went to Eataly to have a look around but didn't buy anything. However, we thought their meat and fish selection/prices were very good.

Lots of gluten-free panettone. 

PEI (Prince Edward Island, Canada) boneless ribeye $95.99/kg or $44/lb!

Had to google this! That hunk of beef would be Beef Chuck Underblade Center Cut Boneless. It is cut from the serratus ventralis which is a very highly marbled muscle, and is of adequate tenderness. If that muscle were to be cut into separate steaks, they would be called "Denver Steak".

We eat a lot of broccolini (baby broccoli) but this is the first time seeing baby cauliflower.

I've heard of this but never seen it. Patty pan squash.

Then we grabbed Starbucks as we waited for the bus.

Thursday John also went golfing. It was another gorgeous day but he got stuck behind an accident on the DVP making for a 90 minute commute home.

John had the idea that for Friday Steak Night we should experiment with different steak cuts/sauces so I headed to St. Lawrence Market.

Of course I had to check out the Market Gallery first.

My favourite activity!

The new North Market building is almost finished.

The St. Lawrence Market Complex consists of three buildings: St. Lawrence Hall, the South Market and the North Market. St. Lawrence Hall and the South Market are heritage jewels to be retained, while the North Market property requires redevelopment.

The City’s redevelopment strategy is to replace the existing one storey North Market building with a new multi-storey, multi-purpose building (of approximately 11,237 square metres above grade) that houses the established Saturday Farmers’ Market and Sunday Antique Market, Toronto Court Services’ court rooms (for offences under the Provincial Offences Act) and administrative offices on the upper floors, and a 250-space underground parking garage.

Steps above the bustling St. Lawrence Market lies the Market Gallery – an intimate, historic exhibition space. What was once Toronto’s first purpose-built City Council Chambers now houses rotating exhibits that dive deep into the history of our city.

This multimedia exhibition by Nyle Miigizi Johnston and W’ dae b’ wae showcases Anishinaabe stories and teachings through paintings, music, and animations. This exhibition connects our past with our present and offers a vision for the future.

 It was quiet as it wasn't noon yet. It was mostly tourists wandering and grabbing early lunch. This stall had a tour guide doing a walking tour of the area, including the market and were getting samples of the smoked salmon.

Great for soups and chowders.

 I got 2 ribeye, 2 striploin, and 2 lemon tarts. We share a steak so this is 8 Friday meals for us.

Friday was the kind of day that couldn't decide if it was sunny or not. I went for my covid booster. 

I was disturbed by this graffiti on the side door of St. Andrew's Church, I wonder if they know it is there? 

My new emoji.

Lots of displays for Remembrance Day on Monday, mainly a holiday for financial and banking companies.

Funny staircase.

WATCHING

We finished season 1 of High Country.

Caught up on our regular shows.

We found a new series Territory - Australian 2024 TV series. When the massive Lawson cattle station lacks an heir, Australia's rival factions see a chance to seize control. The land grabs threaten to destroy the declining dynasty.

Think Yellowstone (but much grittier) meets Secession. 

Season 2 of The Diplomat.

COOKING

I am on a mission to reduce our freezer inventories! Almost nothing (I did get the steaks although we still had some frozen) was bought to eat this week. I also used up two containers of frozen chicken stock for lunches. We had smoked meat and hot dogs for lunches. I also found a hidden package of Riz gluten-free shrimp dumplings that I had.

Saturday maple roasted Brussels sprouts and pork belly MEH, wouldn't make it again

Sunday lamb curry and onion bhajis

Monday chicken fingers and broccolini 

Tuesday hamburger patties with gravy, beans and mashed potatoes.

Wednesday potato chip crusted cod with fries (frozen)

Thursday lemon garlic scallops, tomatoes and potato salad

Friday striploin (market), baguette and green peppers, mushrooms and onions

READING

The Toybox (another Charly Cox) is not a comfortable read. It deals with the sex trade and what these girls/women have to suffer is horrendous.