In the dark, no one sees you croak.
A Comprehensive Cultural Exploration Welcome back, class, to today’s in-depth study! Our subject matter is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a significant cultural observance, and its most iconic culinary symbol, the mooncake. Celebrated primarily across East Asia, this festival offers a rich tapestry of history, mythology, and tradition. This exploration will meticulously detail the historical roots, profound…
Toronto is a city brimming with distinctive features, but few capture the imagination quite like the enigmatic white squirrel. These aren’t a distinct species, but rather captivating variations of the common Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Their striking white fur is the result of a genetic mutation, often leucism rather than true albinism. While many…
I have wondered how to expand on my food writing. Something that can be related to. about special foods. Foods we admire on certain holidays. And I wanted to start with none other than the humble hot cross bun. You know, those delightful, spiced pastries with the cross on top (disguised as frosting) that seem…
In the annals of Toronto’s quirky history, few tales shine as brightly, or as bizarrely, as that of Conrad the Raccoon. What began on a seemingly ordinary morning on Yonge Street in 2015 quickly escalated into a city-wide phenomenon, a testament to Torontonians’ unique spirit, a touch of social media magic, and, well, a remarkably…
I have been a fan of both Celina Myers and Kris Collins since they both jumped on the scene. To see that they have made a horror movie together is very exciting. Here is a little blurb to let the world know this coming out. I can only hope for tiny hands and at least…
I had built altars for most of my life. I was taught to place particular things that are attached to you. My Mum had a china cabinet, full of fragile heirlooms and a century of lore. I have the gift of being able to pick up a tiny ceramic boat and tell a story about…
Tasty Thursday: When Life Gives You Green Tomatoes
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