Think twice before dipping: an article in the Journal of Food Safety warns about the amount of bacteria that may be present in the communal dip bowl. The best quote from the article is from Professor Dawson, who proposed the study, “‘…before you have some dip at a party, look around and ask yourself, would [...]

On Saturday night, Dickson and I headed to the Winspear Centre for an Edmonton Symphony Orchestra concert, the latest instalment of the Robbins Pops series: Big Band Celebration. Our tickets were purchased before I knew about the Pulse8 Club, so instead of sitting in the more agreeable terrace or first balcony, we were in the [...]

In high school, Boston Pizza used to be at the top of our restaurant repetoire. I suppose it still is a frequent fallback choice for large group gatherings, but not as often as in the past. While undoubtedly comfortable and low key, I’ve found the food at BPs unforgivably inconsistent, so I deign to eat [...]

“A movie about a font? Okay.” I knew that Mack had wanted to see Helvetica for quite some time, but the above is what I was thinking when he asked if I had wanted to come. But after reading the description of the film, I found out that it had more to it than that. [...]

Inspired by a true 2-for-1 coupon offer, Mack and I met up at Allegro Italian Kitchen (10011 109 Street) for dinner on Friday night. I have been to Allegro only once in the past, lured there by the promise of a live piano player on Saturday evenings. It was my fault for ordering what I [...]

Lunch options around my workplace are few and far between. While our location is great for those who are looking for a mid-afternoon jolt of fresh air via a stroll in the park, the only quick food spots are the Copper Pot (expensive to eat-in, but better than their take-out menu) and Zuppas (has a [...]

I had heard about Edmonton Opera‘s Explorers’ Club a few years ago, but it didn’t seem economical to join until I read about their 2007/2008 lineup. The venerable Stewart Lemoine would be rewriting Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore, and thus, even if I didn’t use my membership to purchase tickets for the other shows that [...]

This article from the Globe and Mail and this one from the New York Times both capture how I felt coming up to Super Tuesday. After a mini “Primary Party” held on the day of the New Hampshire primary, I had been planning on having a “Super Tuesday Shindig” (hee) for some time, even if [...]

“I rather like my stumblings. Sometimes, they lead me to some pretty great places.” – Jennifer Aniston “It is a simple fact that all of us use the techniques of acting to achieve whatever ends we seek….Acting serves as the quintessential social lubricant and a device for protecting our interests and gaining advantage in every [...]

Congrats to my sister Felicia and the rest of her McNally cheer squad for winning first in their division in the University of Alberta Extreme Cheer Competition this weekend. Do you remember S Club 7? I’ve been listening to some of their “hits” and have been reminded of how sweetly addictive their music is. Besides [...]