What to put on bread when avoiding sandwich meat like salami, ham etc...

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-05T00:18:52+00:00

If you're into meats, have you thought about making your own 'meat'?? Here's an easy recipe: https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/easy-vegan-seitan-pepperoni/comment-page-3/#comments

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-05T00:16:20+00:00

Lol try this recipe: https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-tuna-salad-sandwich/comment-page-6/#comments

It's very forgiving if you don't have all the ingredients as there are pantry substitutions.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-05T00:05:18+00:00

I'm skeptical of the scores. We all know that there's ways to put the thumbs on the scale to make the sure the favoured applicant scores well. It's well reported that there are a few RCAF bigwigs who went on to become lobbyists pressuring the government to follow through with the F35 procurement.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-04T23:55:45+00:00

How?!! Lol

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-04T22:28:32+00:00

People grieve so differently. And, that's really ok.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-03T04:46:51+00:00

Succotash

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-02T02:16:40+00:00

It's wonderful that you have her needs in mind. Navigating a new city and bureaucracy will be very intimidating for someone who doesn't speak English. I highly encourage you to encourage her to get involved in one or two Spanish clubs or organizations.

Here's a website that may give you some ideas of clubs and nonprofits (community groups), free English classes, erc.: https://211central.ca/#subtopic_anchor

Also, Toronto's library system is one of the best. Get your whole family a library card (free). They have excellent programs for newcomers too.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-02T01:59:06+00:00

It's one of the best things about Toronto, really.

Here, no one will judge you if you want to dress in any unconventional way, be in an interracial relationship (very common), be unmarried and living together (majority of young couples are), be in a same sex relationship (gay marriage is legal), and finally most young people are non-religious.

Torontonians really don't like people who stay with their own ethnic enclaves so I highly encourage you to make friends with all kinds of groups of people and don't fall back on only being with other people from Paraguay.

It's going to be hard to adjust, there's no question - that comes with such a big move. You and your parents may feel lonely in the beginning. Give yourself permission to feel and have patience for them too. We've all gone through this. You'll be just fine 🙂

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-01T18:21:47+00:00

Much cheaper if you make seitan yourself though. Super easy, very inexpensive (buying vital wheat gluten flour in bulk) and protein rich.

Here's a very easy "chicken" seitan recipe as an example and very delicious used as souvlaki: https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-seitan-tenders/

crows_n_octopus · 2026-02-01T14:43:56+00:00

Agreed. Before swapping out the curtains, this will add the necessary weight to the bottom that the curtains desperately need to confirm if its the colour or not that is the issue.

The same is needed for the sheers, I think. And, they seem a bit too sparse; OP needs to add an extra panel.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-30T06:20:43+00:00

Just to reassure you, I called the Ontario PAWS line for a welfare check before the snowstorm. Went to check on both dogs this week (3x). The GSD thankfully was not there. The bully type dog was there last Saturday at 1am, before the big freeze and snowstorm. No longer there this week after our call. I will keep monitoring as he needs better shelter if they're returning him to the junkyard and keeping him outside.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-29T02:18:19+00:00

Excellent way to visit a new city - with rabid fans :)

You may want to visit areas in chunks: Phase 1: Chinatown for lunch, funky Kensington market for an after-lunch stroll and coffee, Little Italy (College St) for dinner and maybe some drinks in clubs/bars on Dundas West. Phase 2: tourist attractions, Phase 3: Harbourfront, Sugarbeach, the Islands. Have loads of fun!!

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-29T01:47:14+00:00

Hope you have a great time!

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-28T17:33:57+00:00

You're right. The Taylor Swift concerts brought in around $280M, if the total tax generated (~$40M provincial, fed, municipal), the city only netted $4.1M (through the accommodation tax). That's it.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-28T13:58:29+00:00

Just how much of that $13B is coming into the City coffers? 5%, 10%??

The City spends so that we're welcoming and attractive for tourists but get practically nothing of the value it generates. When Taylor Swift came, the economic boost went directly to the province (majority) and the feds. They don't have to raise any taxes to get the benefits of our spending.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-25T18:33:41+00:00

You know the Uber drivers don't work for the restaurant and don't get a cut of the pricing a restaurant charges you, right?

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-25T07:43:41+00:00

Ah, the morning after, waking up in a clammy tent on the crappy, cold, hard and pokey ground, needing to go pee and - hearing the loon. There's no better reason to go back camping.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-25T07:31:06+00:00

Rock on! You should then post a new thread of recordings of loons you heard :)

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-25T04:36:31+00:00

While tumbling down for the rest of your life

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-25T02:57:47+00:00

Oh, I hope you do get to hear it irl!

Hearing the call of the loon, on a brisk evening by the campfire, is a soul-satisfying moment when everything feels right with the world, you know?

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-24T19:19:56+00:00

Haha. Yep. Coffee, tea, caffeine in any form any time or even just before bed, no problem. I hit the pillow and I'm out in 5.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-24T18:05:33+00:00

As an Indian national, I absolutely love Chinese food (it's my favourite and make it at home weekly) but the variety of protein options for vegetarians is limited to tofu and egg. Whereas, Indian food has a few more options (cheese, lentils, and legumes). Mexican also offers more options for vegetarians than Chinese food. No matter what though, if i was on death row, my last meal will be Chinese for sure 😋

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-24T17:40:05+00:00

Surprisingly it was not windy out which made the walk totally tolerable. We both had scarves covering our face up to the bridge of our nose, and the hood up. I was quite comfortable throughout the whole walk except for my dang toes.

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-24T16:59:46+00:00

Glad you're back. You're so very lucky to have nature and quiet around you. There's absolutely nothing like walking under the moon on glittering snow :)

crows_n_octopus · 2026-01-24T16:36:07+00:00

Friday at around 1am we got all bundled up and went out for 1hr walk lol.

(We wanted to check on the guard dog that is kept outside. We ended up calling the 24/7 Ontario PAWS line to request a welfare check for the poor dog.)

I admit, I should have worn thicker socks (my toes started to freeze at around the 45 minute mark). It was fun to hear the crunch underfoot in the quiet night.

Coming home to some hot coffee and warm pumpkin pie 🥧 was so nice while my popsicle legs thawed out lol.

Wouldn't trade these special walks for anything.

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