My multi-day hiatus from posting was due to my abrupt decision to pack up and leave Ottawa—permanantly—for Toronto. It seemed like the right time, but after four years in Ottawa I had a fair number of in-person goodbyes to issue. This means making “goodbye” desserts (aka Something to Remember Me By) and multiple beers/coffees/dinners.
I find the best way to mitigate an awkward situation (like a goodbye chat that would otherwise end in “Er, have a nice life?”) is to make cupcakes. So all my fave professors, admin, and friends in the Science Faculty at the U of O got Golden Vanilla Cupcakes (from VCTOTW) with Buttercream Frosting (also from VCTOTW) with Nucleus symbols hand-painted on the top:
I made 24 of these puppies and got pretty great responses. This is seriously as elaborate as my desserts get.
My friend Michael and I went to dinner at the East African Restaurant, where I had the Yemisr Wot (lentil stew served on a spongy bread) and a green salad. It was sooo filling, but I forgot my camera. I also forgot my camera for the grilled veggie wrap + fries that I had at the Royal Oak on the campus with my friend Frank.
For my last night, O.B. and I went to Milestone’s downtown, which is perched on an enviable escarpment near the Chateau Laurier and the Byward Market. Great view, great crowd, and GREAT drinks and food.
Razzberry-Mint cocktail
Thai Noodle Salad with Artichoke Hearts
I’ve got a bunch of photos to post from this week, but stay tuned for my adventures in veganism in Toronto. For now… unpacking :-( :-(
-Maureen
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