9:20 a.m. on a Friday morning and I was already thinking about dinner. I didn't want to go out or cook. I thought I would be considerate for once and do something I know L would enjoy. At 10:00 a.m., I called Peasant Cheese Shop to order a mixed cheese and meat platter ($25). For… Continue reading Peasant Cheese Shop: Small shop, serious cheese in Calgary
Leopold’s Tavern – Wing Wednesday
I picked Leopold’s Tavern for our work 'West Wing' event, located in Calgary's Beltline / Victoria Park district. Horatio is a vegetarian and he voiced his displeasure about the lack of vegetarian options at my last work gathering. He pointed out that Leopold’s Tavern has cauliflower wings. I promised him that the next West Wing… Continue reading Leopold’s Tavern – Wing Wednesday
Ho Won Restaurant: Chinatown Institution
I started eating at Ho Won since I was hired for my current position, back in November, 2013. I'm a fan of the salt and pepper squid, pork dumplings, ginger beef and pea tips. For this post, let's listen to "Gossip Folks" by Missy Elliott. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYKI8tAELXY Office Dad came back from the long weekend and… Continue reading Ho Won Restaurant: Chinatown Institution
Soda Kid – Get your Soda Stream refills!
I saw on CBC news that nine-year old Atley Ma - aka the Soda Kid - has started his own business selling soda stream refills for half the price of a retail store. I decided to try his service as the pick-up location is minutes away from my house, much more convenient than asking my… Continue reading Soda Kid – Get your Soda Stream refills!
Hitting the Sauce 