Today I tried it out.
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| The instructions. |
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| One trick when you are making iced coffee is to use BIG ice cubes otherwise they melt with the hot coffee dripping on them. Duh. |
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Finally Vietnamese Coffee!
Ever since my first experience at a Vietnamese restaurant, I have wanted a vietnamese coffee filter. I can't tell you how many Chinese restaurant stores I have looked in trying to find this little guy. Where did I get it? My Mom and Dad found it in Tin Tin Alley in Vancouver's Chinatown. Tin Tin Market, actually. For only $4.99!
Today I tried it out.
Now for those who have never experienced the joy of a yummy Vietnamese Coffee, let me explain what it is and how you can make it without the filter. The white of the glass is Condensed Milk - the sweet stuff like Eaglebrand. You don't need much. Add some ice cubes and make some expresso. Stir and ZIP ZIP ZIPPY DO DAH YOU WILL BE WIRED LIKE I AM NOW! Woot! Woot!
Today I tried it out.
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Riding the Wave to HD
As of September 1 in Canada, televisions are going digital. Last year I bemoaned the change of the US stations to digital. First it was Fox...."that's okay," I thought. "I still can see all those shows on Global." But then PBS disappeared and I was quite upset. Not upset enough to buy cable, mind. If TVO is gone, or CBC, I am really screwed - damn, I better get to work.
With the clock a tickin', I have found myself doing research and asking myself a million questions I have never even dreamt of before. Do I want a new tv or should I just buy an adapter? Should I get a new antenna? Do I want a big one or small one, outdoors or in? How much do I want to spend. Blah, blah, blah.
Unlike the States, there is not a lot of selection in regards to digital converters in Canada. Through my internet searches (i.e. the big guys: Future Shop, Best Buy, The Source, Walmart), there are only about 5 or 6 digital converters to choose from. And I am including those that are over $100 too! With one model there are some scary, scary reviews about it overheating. Eek! Let's just say there is very little choice. I have also decided not to buy from the States as I just don't want to pay hidden duty or shipping costs.
Out of all of the big guy retailers, The Source offers a special guide about the conversion from analog to digital, directing you to check out on this really cool website called tvfool to help your purchasing decision. (Makes me question why other retailers didn't do this, but it is their loss!)
Type in your home address and it tells you what channels you should be able to receive and basically the strength of antenna you should invest in depending on how many of these available channels you want. It is neat to try out, even if you do subscribe to cable.
In the end I settled on this fish bone thing cause it was on-sale, has great reviews and should work at my location. Despite it's design flaw - it is tippy- there is quite a strong demand for this contraption and it is on back order. Now I have to wait. Whatever.
Apparently I am not the only one thinking about those invisible signals. Over at lycfyi, Jenny is questioning the choices available south-of-the-border.
With the clock a tickin', I have found myself doing research and asking myself a million questions I have never even dreamt of before. Do I want a new tv or should I just buy an adapter? Should I get a new antenna? Do I want a big one or small one, outdoors or in? How much do I want to spend. Blah, blah, blah.
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| The Zinwell Converter. $89.99 at The Source. Read the user comments and you can buy them for $50 in the States. Typical. |
Unlike the States, there is not a lot of selection in regards to digital converters in Canada. Through my internet searches (i.e. the big guys: Future Shop, Best Buy, The Source, Walmart), there are only about 5 or 6 digital converters to choose from. And I am including those that are over $100 too! With one model there are some scary, scary reviews about it overheating. Eek! Let's just say there is very little choice. I have also decided not to buy from the States as I just don't want to pay hidden duty or shipping costs.
Out of all of the big guy retailers, The Source offers a special guide about the conversion from analog to digital, directing you to check out on this really cool website called tvfool to help your purchasing decision. (Makes me question why other retailers didn't do this, but it is their loss!)
Type in your home address and it tells you what channels you should be able to receive and basically the strength of antenna you should invest in depending on how many of these available channels you want. It is neat to try out, even if you do subscribe to cable.
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| The Terk Indoor HDTV Antenna. What I ordered... what may work....what may not work. |
In the end I settled on this fish bone thing cause it was on-sale, has great reviews and should work at my location. Despite it's design flaw - it is tippy- there is quite a strong demand for this contraption and it is on back order. Now I have to wait. Whatever.
Apparently I am not the only one thinking about those invisible signals. Over at lycfyi, Jenny is questioning the choices available south-of-the-border.
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Catching Up
Time flies lately and I am busy catching up. Maybe watch this video and by the time you are finished, I will have posted something new LOL!
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| http://vimeo.com/groups/pomopensub/videos/26185505 |
Monday, 8 August 2011
My Hearse
About a month ago, my boyfriend Mr. B, offered to buy me a bike. I'd talked about getting a bike for a few years and something suddenly possessed him to make the offer (perhaps impending birthday?!?!?).
I neglected to tell Mr. B that I hadn't ridden a bike in over 15 years. I also didn't tell him until after I had gotten the bike. Ooooops. As a result, I ride on side streets, building my confidence.
When looking at bikes, my choice was based on my childhood bike: a cruiser. I don't know how to use a handbrake! The process was fairly easy because cruisers are so popular at the mo'. We looked on the internet and we both got really excited when we found it - yes, it was love at first site.
We chose to go with the company Trek because of their price point. The classy black was timeless and retro. While I would have liked to have a woman's bike frame, the woman's bikes were covered with flowers or designs. Boo!
This lovely bike had the white wall tires I craved. I dreamed of white walled tires! White walls on old cars are so classy. Why we have boring ol' tires on our modern cars I don't understand. An interesting fact: I was told that white walls, at the time, were considered cheap and ugly. People would reverse the position of the tires on their cars so the white would be facing the inside to avoid sneers.
I love my bike. It is gorgeous and the details are fab. There is gold pin-striping on the body and it is mirrored with gold spokes on the wheels. And the old logo on the chain plate is sweeeeet.
Natch, I had to get gear for my hearse. I got an old fashioned bell. But for the helmet I was stuck between choosing a red helmet or the one below. I let a little girl in the store choose for me. Thinking back on it, it would have been silly to choose the red.
Now I want some bitchin' reflectors. I do have reflectors on the bike but they are so booooring. I need funky! Let you know how the search goes - definitely have to look online.
I neglected to tell Mr. B that I hadn't ridden a bike in over 15 years. I also didn't tell him until after I had gotten the bike. Ooooops. As a result, I ride on side streets, building my confidence.
When looking at bikes, my choice was based on my childhood bike: a cruiser. I don't know how to use a handbrake! The process was fairly easy because cruisers are so popular at the mo'. We looked on the internet and we both got really excited when we found it - yes, it was love at first site.
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| This is a Trek Classic Men's Cruiser. I call it "My Hearse" cause it looks like one - I just need some purple flags. |
We chose to go with the company Trek because of their price point. The classy black was timeless and retro. While I would have liked to have a woman's bike frame, the woman's bikes were covered with flowers or designs. Boo!
This lovely bike had the white wall tires I craved. I dreamed of white walled tires! White walls on old cars are so classy. Why we have boring ol' tires on our modern cars I don't understand. An interesting fact: I was told that white walls, at the time, were considered cheap and ugly. People would reverse the position of the tires on their cars so the white would be facing the inside to avoid sneers.
I love my bike. It is gorgeous and the details are fab. There is gold pin-striping on the body and it is mirrored with gold spokes on the wheels. And the old logo on the chain plate is sweeeeet.
Natch, I had to get gear for my hearse. I got an old fashioned bell. But for the helmet I was stuck between choosing a red helmet or the one below. I let a little girl in the store choose for me. Thinking back on it, it would have been silly to choose the red.
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| Paul Frank "Skurvy Skull" Helmet by Bell. The only thing I don't like about this helmet is the straps are white! I imagine they will get dirty. Black would have been so much better. |
Now I want some bitchin' reflectors. I do have reflectors on the bike but they are so booooring. I need funky! Let you know how the search goes - definitely have to look online.
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Hearts Continued....
Folded and ready....I added my money hearts to a ribbon with paper clips which hide under the folds.....
It looks like a garter! But then I had a problem....
The ribbon was longer than the card )-: ! ....but I played....
I put three of the hearts on the inside of the envelope and two on the outside...
And tied the bow to the front of the card....
Chose a bigger and prettier envelope and voila! wedding gift completed!
It looks like a garter! But then I had a problem....
The ribbon was longer than the card )-: ! ....but I played....
I put three of the hearts on the inside of the envelope and two on the outside...
Chose a bigger and prettier envelope and voila! wedding gift completed!
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Money as a Wedding Gift
I am attending a wedding this weekend and it sounds like a no gifts affair, as the couple is based in NYC, but getting married in their home province of Alberta.
I was going to buy the lovely couple a gift certificate for Eataly, Mario Batali's Italian version of Whole Foods. They have awesome food and products despite the horrific layout and crowding of people! EEK! But they don't sell gift certificates online (WHY?!?!?!) Actually I don't think they sell gift certificates at all!
Boo - money is so boring. Now I am wondering do I give them Canadian money or American? And how do you present it in an interesting way? Origami of course!
There are videos on You Tube on how to make a basic heart. I didn't include them here on this blog but they are very simple. In the video above, this heart has a flower in the centre and is a wee bit more difficult. I like this one. If I make this one out of a Canadian fifty, it can be pretty in red. Then I thought about getting some American dollar bills and making some basic hearts. Maybe put them all on a string? If only they could pop out of the card....I'll let you know what I decide on!
I was going to buy the lovely couple a gift certificate for Eataly, Mario Batali's Italian version of Whole Foods. They have awesome food and products despite the horrific layout and crowding of people! EEK! But they don't sell gift certificates online (WHY?!?!?!) Actually I don't think they sell gift certificates at all!
Boo - money is so boring. Now I am wondering do I give them Canadian money or American? And how do you present it in an interesting way? Origami of course!
There are videos on You Tube on how to make a basic heart. I didn't include them here on this blog but they are very simple. In the video above, this heart has a flower in the centre and is a wee bit more difficult. I like this one. If I make this one out of a Canadian fifty, it can be pretty in red. Then I thought about getting some American dollar bills and making some basic hearts. Maybe put them all on a string? If only they could pop out of the card....I'll let you know what I decide on!
Monday, 25 July 2011
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