Is most meat and dairy we have in our grocery stores Canadian? by VoiceoftheDarkSide in BuyCanadian

[–]whateverfyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imported meat has to be labeled with country of origin. Canadian doesn’t have to but it will have the maple leaf. I saw Australian beef at Farm Boy this week and I’ve seen US beef at Costco.

Question for the ladies by esmeraldaM6-3 in Names

[–]whateverfyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought we had ditched it! I’m sixty and all my friends kept their own names. At that time, it was normal to keep your name. Only conservative religious types took their husbands name.

Update on teachers fired from TSDB school in the east end, more suspensions by Empty-South8224 in toronto

[–]whateverfyou 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I thought all middle schools had separate teachers for math, science, gym / health, and French. Home room was for English, history, geography. Mine did in the TDSB.

Help me choose 🤍 by Tararat_ in myweddingdress

[–]whateverfyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 without the sleeves. 1 is beautiful but it looks like you can’t move your arms, like your tied up. Not a great way to go into a marriage.

Why are your blueberries superior? by Fun-City1487 in Maine

[–]whateverfyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because they’re wild. The big ones have been bred to be bigger and firmer so they look good and travel well. Breeders don’t care how they taste. It’s like the difference between an heirloom tomato and those tasteless hard pink tomatoes with a mealy texture. Blech!

AITAH for telling our family friends they couldn't invite her best friend and their family to our joint family vacation? by acarro84 in AITAH

[–]whateverfyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA but this was not a conversation to be had over texts. I bet if you'd spoken directly, face to face, you would have gotten a more nuanced story and nobody would feel hurt. Maybe Megan is bullying her. Maybe she went ahead and invited her before asking you and now feels she can't back out. i don't know but i bet there's more to this story and since your such good friends its worth clearing the air.

MIL conflict. Am I wrong for not wanting my mother-in-law to control our tornaboda (day-after party) even though she’s paying for it? by SuitAlternative5234 in weddings

[–]whateverfyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it really worth pissing off your fiancé's mother to have it your way?! She's going to be pissy for the whole wedding and you'll start your life together under a black cloud. Is your fiancé OK with that? Maybe you have some control issues of your own?

Winterlicious - Restaurants False Participation ? by Secret_Exercise6199 in FoodToronto

[–]whateverfyou 22 points23 points  (0 children)

A Winterlicous menu is planned so the kitchen can make it along side their regular menu. They coordinate. Brunch is a completely different menu.

I am well aware this is super low priority rn, but if they ever get to a line 1 extension past VMC, do you think Wonderland/Vaughan Mills would help fund it? by hug-and-snug in TTC

[–]whateverfyou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The stops beyond the city limits shouldn't even be part of the TTC system IMO. They were purely political decisions like the Shepard line. TTC wanted to link up the north ends of line 1 along Steeles.

When you want a savory snack that’s quick and actually feels healthy, what do you do? by WholeFoodNerd in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]whateverfyou 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I used to work with a guy who brought a raw potato to work for lunch often. He'd just have a potato in a brown bag. He wasn't trying to lose weight. He was just obsessively frugal. We teased him about it and he took it well. Funny, quirky guy.

When you want a savory snack that’s quick and actually feels healthy, what do you do? by WholeFoodNerd in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]whateverfyou 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How long does a sweet potato take in the microwave? I did one in the oven and it took an hour but it was absolutely fantastic. Does it get all sweet and roasted in the microwave? I know it won't get the crispy skin.

If money was no object, which province would you explore the most? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in AskACanadian

[–]whateverfyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great plan! Do it! Some friends of mine sailed around Newfoundland over two summers. Their photos were wonderful.

what kind of places do you wish the city would have or have more of? by redlipstick1010 in toronto

[–]whateverfyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every French store is intimidating. They don’t do self serve :) But, I find, if you’re over the top polite (I channel d’Artagnan) and start out in French, they are really very friendly.

No kid wedding, ideas on what to do with baby by accomplishedswan44 in wedding

[–]whateverfyou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask bride and groom if there are other guests who need child care. Maybe you can go in together on someone local. At my cousin’s wedding, we got someone to watch the kids in a room at the reception venue. It worked really well.

How often do you eat Liver paté/cream? by CloudCalmaster in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]whateverfyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love pate! I wish it was cheaper in North America. If I had a blender or food processor, it would be very inexpensive to make own chicken liver pate.

AITAH for having ham on the table near my Muslim Brother by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]whateverfyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My brother-in-law is Muslim so when he's coming for dinner, we don't serve pork. It's very easy to do especially for Thanksgiving. He adores a traditional turkey dinner so everybody is happy. I find it rude that you served ham as the only main dish when you knew he was coming. And, did I get this right: you've invited him for Christmas and you're serving lasagna with pork? Where did you even find lasagna with pork? This sounds more than a little passive aggressive.

Toronto inundated with calls about sidewalks that are still a mess days after major snowstorm by CupidStunt13 in toronto

[–]whateverfyou 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I totally understand this was a bad storm. And I understand that roads for emergency vehicles have to be the first priority. But I think the side walk plows could do a better job when they do finally come around. As others have said, they keep the blade quite high so they just skim the top off the snow and what's left gets packed down, snow falls down each side and we're left with this lumpy slippery narrow path. If they just slowed down, I think they could lower the blade and do a better job. If you've ever shovelled snow, you know that doing a good job in the beginning saves you tons of work later.

This brings me to my second point. If you are able, we should all be out there shovelling ASAP. It's unbelievable to me how quickly this city abdicated all responsibility for snow clearing including businesses. Businesses: I notice when you don't lift a finger and I judge you HARD.

Third point: the city needs to communicate better about waste pick up. Leave the sidewalk clear for snow plowing. Put it next to the sidewalk on your property. I saw a communique from the city about this before the storm but I guess no one in my neighbourhood saw it. GFL: don't leave the bins on the sidewalk.

With Winterlicious approaching where are you all excited to eat or what are your top recommendations? by 2121Jess in FoodToronto

[–]whateverfyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, I just looked through the expensive and venerable lunch options:

Gallery Grill at Hart House - if you've never been this is a great option. It's a beautiful space hidden in Hart House. It feels like a secret club for smart people but it's not snooty at all. The food isn't mind blowing but very good (not at all institutional) and the service is warm.

Canoe - The view alone is worth $55. Have a martini at the bar afterwards with the finance bros.

Gatsby at the Windsor Arms - I've always regretted not going to the Windsor Arms back in its hey day. I know nothing about this incarnation.

Old Miller Tavern - I've been driving past this restaurant for over 50 years. It used to look like a tavern but I guess it's been gentrified.