From Wiggles to Wu Shu

It's been crazy between work, the kids, and trying to have a life (and a clean house). So in the last 3 days, I've been at the cottage, at the Wiggles concert, and at the World Wu Shu competitions.
I think I'm slowly becoming a crazy Mommy-fan as I felt quite excited to see the four fellas live in concert. Oh, and btw: Anthony Wiggle...hotness confirmed. I love a man who is confident and who obviously enjoys making a fool of himself on stage. Apparently Anthony (and other characters) have been taking yoga and gymnastics. This performance was very Cirque Du Soleil - esque. My hot blue Wiggle did the splits, hand stands, rolls and floor routines in addition to singing "Fruit Salad." What really made me smile was when he shrank into his blueberry costume and rolled away singing "Age of Aquarius" just for fun.

So from Wiggles to Wu Shu...I've just returned from the competitions. Amazing. We managed to catch the Women's sword routines, the Men's routines, and some matches. And now, I'm spent.

Restaurant Review and Hot Men: Susur Lee

Damn you, Susur Lee! You have ruined so many of my meals out because nothing compares to you.
Recently, I went with good friends to "Farmers Night" at Cowbell. It featured local lamb and wine from a local producer. Very promising especially since the lamb fed on the grapes. Really fascinating discussions on production and pairing. Unfortunately, my expectations for fine food has been warped by the culinary skills of Susur Lee. Sadly, this God of Cookery has gone to New York to find new challenges and has left me pining for someone to impress me the same way. It certainly doesn't hurt that the man is a stoic beauty. Long black hair and a chiseled face that often wears a look of stern contemplation. The way he treats his food as an art and the way he respects the kitchen makes other "leading" Toronto chefs (i.e. Mark McEwan) look like line cooks.

There is promise though still far from the ability of Susur. A dinner at the Drake Hotel produced an unbelievably delicious "Sexy Beef Brisket." Looking like steak but cuts like butter, this super tender beef was so tasty I will definitely go back for more. Hubby's halibut was less stellar but still good.

Hubby-isms: Third Installment

We've had a dry spell either because his English has improved or he's wise to this blog. So here's a selection from today, some oldies from years back, and a few from guest contributors.

Discussion over dinner about some idea he had.

Hubby:...and so I was thinking and suddenly a light bulb started ringing in my head.



Science and Language...not my hubby's strong points

Hubby: You can't microwave water!

Me: Why not?

Hubby: Because of the neurons in the water!

Me: Neurons?

Hubby: I mean electrodes.


The sister on her wedding dress.

Sis: So what do you think?

Me: It's beautiful. Is it too long?

Sis: Yeah, I may have to edit it.


My daughter on a walk and she suddenly hugs a steel post.

Ohhhh!!!! My favourite tree!!!