Birthdays & Blue Jays & Sammies

 

I think when it becomes a habit to go so long in between blog posts I can stop apologizing for my absences.

 

While I haven't completely gotten out of my slump yet (my plenty-o'-days-off has helped) I've been trying to keep myself busy with things.

 

Like baking!

My dad and my sister's boyfriend both celebrated birthdays (on Sunday and Tuesday, respectively) so I ate a lot of red velvet cake. My mom bought these incredible huge cupcakes from costco and I made a batch of cake pops the day after.

I have to say these were my best batch yet (ed note: I've made 2 batches. Ever.)

The recipe I used called for coffee in the batter which gave the cake an interesting extra flavour. I'll find the recipe and post it later.

 

 

I've also been fortunate enough to have gone to 2 Blue Jays games so far this season including the home opener. Unfortunately they lost both games (as, also unfortunately, seems to be the trend so far) but I can't say I didn't have fun.

The opener was the most packed I've ever seen the SkyDome and despite getting beaten embarassingly by the Red Sox, for my dad's birthday we got to see two - count 'em, TWO - fans run onto the field and be taken off in handcuffs. On seperate occasions in separate innings. The first guy slide into second then took off so fast he almost made it over the outfield wall. So close. The second guy.... well, he got dragged out by his shirt by two police officers.

 

I've also been running a lot and going to the gym (including a squat challenge for the month) which has been good for my mood and my health.

 

Having not slept very well last night, then working from 7-3, then not being able to nap before work tonight, I debated calling in sick. But after a very headachey and dizzy walk to get sandwiches for dinner, I filled my belly with a chicken sandwich from this place and was able to take a quick 1 hour nap.

 

Boar sandwiches on Yonge, near Davisville. Hidden almost behind another restaurant, just off on a side street called Glebe.  

Brother to the Black Camel, famous for their sandwiches.

 

I got the chicken sandwich (cause they were out of sausage) with lemon garlic aioli, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers and provolone cheese.

It was delicious and very filling and now I really want to try the Black Camel.

 

Anyway, that's it for now.

I'll try to post more regularly if I can!

 

 

Introducing the Biggie Sandwich

...Or more appropriately, the "Biggie Sammidge".

I realize I haven't posted a recipe in awhile so I'll make up for my lack of food appreciation in the next few days.

BECAUSE I'M DONE SCHOOL!!!

Not a lot of people liked 3rd year and I was feeling incredibly overwhelmed around the Christmas holidays, but in hindsight (everything challenging looks better when it's behind you) this year was so much fun.

I've come to see just how important community/public health is and it's more or less solidified my desire to get into it. Prevention and promotion. Let's not treat the symptoms of illness, let's get down to the roots of health disparities and promote equity. Socialist parents, gotta love 'em.

I also loved my placement and was actually kind of sad to not have it to go to this morning. One of the guys there who I became pretty good friends with sent me a message last night saying how bummed he was I wasn't going to be there tomorrow. Made me feel appreciated even if it was because I brought in baked goods and kept him entertained for hours rather than because of my incredible nursing skills.

The exam yesterday went well, or at least it went exactly as I was expecting it to go. I was so bad about studying for it but in the end I was right and it was an exam that you studied for throughout the year. If you hadn't learned anything about community health principles (the Ottawa Charter of Health's health promotion strategies became my go to name-dropper in all of my papers) you weren't going to be able to learn them the day before the exam.

Regardless, I'm done. Finito. Finis.

FREEEEEDOOMMMM !

When I go to work in a few hours the aforementioned sandwich will hopefully be waiting for me. As far as I know, it is the brain child of one of the maintenance guys and it is amazing. Plus you make enough for several people so it's a social event too.

And bread/sandwiches are my biggest vice. I cannot say no to bread.

Restaurants without bread baskets should not exist.

Pete's Biggie Sandwich

You will need:

• 1 French Baguette
• 1 jar sundried tomotoes
• 1 jar eggplant in oil
• Genoa salami
• provalone cheese
• Hot peppers

1. Cut the baguette lengthwise. On the bottom piece drizzle some of the oil from the sundried tomoatoes. Pat excess oil off of the sundried tomatoes and place along the bottom piece of bread. Top with eggplant, again patting off excess oil, and with hot peppers.

2.  Layer the salami on top and then the cheese. Put the sandwich together and enjoy!

I'll be off to enjoy this sandwich in a few minutes.

Tomorrow: Tiramisu!

At some point this week: A running playlist for my new girl-crush

P.S. My mom fractured her ankle :( Poor Queenie.

FEEL BETTER!

And start thinking of songs for our drive to Ottawa. I'll be over possibly tomorrow to make some CDs....