Yo Peeps,
Check out the “man chat” I had with Riaz about this week’s DVD & Blu-ray releases (click here). We looked at Survival of the Dead, Marmaduke, Harry Brown & Bull Durham on Blu-ray.
Enjoy…
-Thor
Check this out, a special edition Vancouver Canucks sweater just in time for the 40th anniversary of our boys in blue. Take a look at your bank balance beforehand though as they are going for $400 a pop!
The link below describes more for all of those hardcore fans interested.
Hi Everyone!
I’m baaaaaaaack…I had a great “staycation” for a week. Well, I did get up to Kelowna to visit a friend for a couple days. I golfed quite a bit last week but my drive does not seem to be improving. I think I need the sage advice of one Mark Docherty. My short game and putting are decent but every time I drive the ball it veers miles to the left! If you have any advice please pass it along.
I also had the chance to meet the great Kevin Costner at the PNE last Saturday, he was a real treat and genuinely nice. The PNE has an amazing list of performers this year for the 100th anniversary. As soon as he got off the tour bus he gathered the band together for a sound check. It was only a rehearsal but a crowd of over a hundred people were so gathered two hours before he was supposed to perform. You could tell the band was digging the support and enthusiasm.
One more tidbit to pass along…We mentioned this on BT today but I am getting another tattoo next week on my upper left arm. It’s an original painting of a magpie (my favourite bird) by famed bird artist John James Audubon. Check out the picture below (it’s the bird on top)
Laters…
-Thor
Did you catch the big announcement on Friday’s show?
Big brother Zain joined the on-air team for Breakfast Television Calgary! Yes, this is the Zain formerly of “eTalk” and “How To Look Good Naked Canada”. His start date will be Tuesday September 7, so spread the word. At least Mama Meghji knows we’ll stay out of trouble with the 10pm bedtime on the regular.
RM
Hi Everyone!
We have all experienced a “close call” on the road. Whether it’s our own fault or the fault of another driver. What if you see someone who is clearly driving recklessly, or appears to be under the influence? What then?
You can report dangerous driving to your local police detachments. If you witness an impaired driver or life-threatening incident, call 911.
You can also call some special toll-free numbers to report aggressive drivers on certain routes. You don’t have to disclose your name since calls are anonymous (if you’re using your cell, please pull over before dialing.)
What about if you see an unsafe commercial vehicle? Call the Ministry of Transportation at 1-888-775-8785 .
Never engage in arguments on the road, you don’t know who your are dealing with in these instances. If you are ever being pursued on the road in an aggressive manor and you’re scared. Call 911. Give the dispatcher your location, and the description of the vehicle following you. Or drive directly to a police station and stay in your car until you have assistance. This of course is in an extreme case, but it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead, and have an idea of what you should do for when/if it happens.
Drive carefully,
M
I was just in San Francisco a couple of weeks ago and had one of the most amazing dining experiences!
We heard about a great restaurant called Gary Danko . They start taking reservations 2 months out – and even with that, the earliest they could slot us in for was 10pm- luckily, a same day call confirming our reso allowed for me to check on any last minute openings! 6:15? Yes please (hey…even on holidays, I still go to be fairly early)
Described as “modern-classic” – the blackened windows make this place feel like a late night hot spot even when the sun is shining and the atmosphere did not disappoint! The service was among the best we have ever had (Juan Carlos was taking care of us- never met a man who could make a cheese plate sound like a fairy tale) and really was, as Danko explains, more like “theatre” as they ensure “each evening’s ‘performance’ is seamless and magical.”
I haven’t gotten the hang of taking pictures while hubby and I are dining (and I am not “working”) but did want to share the recipe from the Gary Danko website for the Horseradish Crusted Salmon I had.
It was visually a piece of art on my plate and was easily one of the most delicious meals I have ever had, from the moment my teeth bit into the crusty, flavourful, but not too hot horseradish only to be met by a perfect medium cooked salmon atop pickled cucumbers…such a combination- I can’t wait to go back!
Horseradish Crust
Dilled Cucumbers
Method
To prepare the horseradish crust, mix the fresh horseradish, egg whites and salt together until combined and reserve. Cut the salmon fillet into 3/4 inch widths. Roll the thick end into the center and ending the belly flap, form a medallion. Secure the medallion with a bamboo skewer. Place about one tablespoon of the horseradish mixture top of the salmon and spread evenly around the top of the fish. Refrigerate until needed.
To prepare the dilled cucumbers, combine the cucumbers and the salt together in a small bowl and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Squeeze out liquid and combine the fresh herbs and Crème Fraîche. Refrigerate until needed.
To Cook
Brush a non-stick pan lightly with vegetable oil. Over medium high heat sear the horseradish side first. Cook gently until golden brown crust is formed, about 2 3 minutes. Turn over and cook for 2 minutes. Salt lightly. Serve on a bed of room temperature dilled cucumbers with grain mustard sauce.
Until we eat again (hopefully at Gary Danko!!)
Dawn
Hey Guys,
Check out what I thought of “Nanny McPhee Returns” and “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work”
Have a great weekend!
-Thor
Imagine the worst thing that could happen in any situation, happening. Yup – Murphy’s Law!
According to the Murphy\’s Law Website, Murphy’s Law (”If anything can go wrong, it will”) was born at Edwards Air Force Base in 1949 at North Base.
It was named after Capt. Edward A. Murphy, an engineer working on Air Force Project MX981, (a project) designed to see how much sudden deceleration a person can stand in a crash.
One day, after finding that a transducer was wired wrong, he cursed the technician responsible and said, “If there is any way to do it wrong, he’ll find it.”
The contractor’s project manager kept a list of “laws” and added this one, which he called Murphy’s Law.
Well, I had my own little incident on Friday when we took friends from Edmonton of ours to dinner at the Shangri-La Hotel Restaurant Market .
We had just finished dinner, enjoying the last of our red wine and the server was bringing dessert and a cheese plate. Former sever that I am, I decided to “help out” by moving some dishes that were in the way. You have to know what happened next..RED WINE SPILL! This wasn’t all over the table, it wasn’t on me…nope! The only person it hit was my pal Randall MacDonald. Bad enough, yes…but to go one step further, he was wearing a light blazer and light pants…
Brad and I with Randall (on my left) and Darcy- Pre-Spill Smiles
I was tempted to put some white wine on the spill since that apparently acts a s a neutralizer and stain remover for red wine- but I decided I had done enough damage!
Thankfully, Randall chalked it up to “accidents happen” – but what IS the etiquette? Well, I apologized profusely and sent a note asking that he inform us should the stain not come out with dry cleaning. What else could I do? On the plus side (if there is one) it happened towards the end of the evening…but there was another complication, if my reaction/ solution was not appropriate, Randall would know…he is also a party planner and etiquette expert…argh!
Not sure if Randall and Darcy have any other tips or products at their store Call The Kettle Black (3 locations in Vancouver)…but lesson learned, white wine only for me!
Until we eat again (sans red wine!)
Dawn
Hello Friends,
Check out this week’s new releases on DVD/Blu-ray.
Riaz and I checked out “The Last Song”, “Me and Orson Welles” and “Cemetery Junction”
-Thor
