On Saturday I attended my first ever zombie walk with the boys. Steve donned his Caeser costume with all 23 knives embedded and I opted for the rather unimaginative but not too labour intensive Wonder-Woman. I was amazed at the number of zombies, easily close to 1000 and the march commenced promptly at 2 in a very orderly manner. There were some very creative costumes, particularly a gaggle of "zombie golfers" one who had a golf ball embedded in his cheek the other a gal skewered through with a golf club. The weather was extraordinarily warm and clear. A beautiful fall day! After enjoying this event we headed home to greet the trick or treaters. We got a lot of kids, many of whom were a little long in the tooth for candy wrangling but never mind. Some great costumes particularly a gal with an absolutely incredible big bad Wolf which she had MADE! I LOVE homemade costumes!! Some friends popped over and we toddled down to the local community bonfire which was so beautiful with the full moon overhead. Steve and I are finding our allegiance is shifting from James Bay to Fairfield. Fairfield seems to have a genuine pleasing sense of community. Even our neighbors popped by with their little girl (about 2 trick or treat bag in tow) and introduced themselves. Very sweet!
We capped everything off with a movie. The boys opted for "Thirty Days of Night" which is a superbly atmospheric almost unbearably intense vampire thriller. A rare, smart script - beautiful visuals! This is one of those movies that came and went and nobody saw it which is a crying shame when you think of the success of horror movies such as the Saw franchise which are sadistic and actually awful. Then a work of art like this appears and nobody hears of it. Too bad, its got everything horror fans want and everything movie lovers like at the same time. A non-hokey script, terrifying suspense, an involving story etc.
Sunday the boys were saddled with terrible headcolds. Steve and I still managed to go to Goldstream Park to see the Salmon spawning. This spectacle never fails to awe me and I love the smell of those gorgeous huge cedar trees. We popped home and I made an Asiany easy dinner, pork tenderloin in hoisin sauce, steamed basmati rice and broccoli with sesame oil, ginger and chile.
In a nutshell it was a swell weekend. I continued to read David Gilmour's book. Its really moving and elucidates the bond between father and son without overdoing the sentiment. I used to think Gilmour was a bit of an asshole but I have revised my view. He writes with such tenderness and humanity. I look forward to devouring many more books this winter, and of course, more movies too!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Foo
Last night Steve and I were celebrating our 6 month anniversary. Since we are both saddled with your garden variety flu bug we opted for take out from a new joint called Foo which, in principle appears to be mimicking the perenially successful Noodle Box. Some folks want comforting blandness when they are under the weather, I am a gal who craves chili and heat!
We tried three dishes to share opting first for chicken soup with soy and ginger. I wanted this to try and placate my virus. We opted to share the Indonesian Fried Rice (with pulled pork and pineapple) and an intriguing starter dish referred to as Vietnamese caramel chicken. Excitedly we took the ample bag of nosh home with us. Everything is priced reasonably - our three dishes combined came to 23 bucks.
Steve and I agreed that the soup and Indonesian Fried Rice were adequately prepared but uninspiring. The soup was a tad heavy on the soy and VERY salty. However the caramel chicken was rhapsodically wonderful. Sweet, spicy morsels of fork tender chicken with crunchy bok choy and some very flavorful fried rice. For this dish alone I would go back to Foo, the crunchy soft texture of the chicken and salty sweet flavor was sublime. This reminded me of why I am so crazy for Vietnamese fare, its that sublime combination of freshness and amazing textures. You never feel all gross and grease laden after eating it.
I am eager to go back to Foo to try their other dishes. Their pakoras (as reported by another blogger) are purportedly delicious. Foo has other Indian fare on the menu such as butter chicken and paneer dumplings. The dishes range all over the globe but the menu is not overladen with choices. Staff are courteous and seem enthusiastic. There are daily specials in addition to the regular fare (which includes pot stickers, red thai curry and short rib chow mein to name a few).
I think Foo will be a welcome addition for those of us who want a quick bite before the movies or take out that is creatively prepared and isn't overly greasy or heavy. The caramel chicken dish alone is reason to visit this spot again! I look forward to another visit soon to try the other mouth watering options!
We tried three dishes to share opting first for chicken soup with soy and ginger. I wanted this to try and placate my virus. We opted to share the Indonesian Fried Rice (with pulled pork and pineapple) and an intriguing starter dish referred to as Vietnamese caramel chicken. Excitedly we took the ample bag of nosh home with us. Everything is priced reasonably - our three dishes combined came to 23 bucks.
Steve and I agreed that the soup and Indonesian Fried Rice were adequately prepared but uninspiring. The soup was a tad heavy on the soy and VERY salty. However the caramel chicken was rhapsodically wonderful. Sweet, spicy morsels of fork tender chicken with crunchy bok choy and some very flavorful fried rice. For this dish alone I would go back to Foo, the crunchy soft texture of the chicken and salty sweet flavor was sublime. This reminded me of why I am so crazy for Vietnamese fare, its that sublime combination of freshness and amazing textures. You never feel all gross and grease laden after eating it.
I am eager to go back to Foo to try their other dishes. Their pakoras (as reported by another blogger) are purportedly delicious. Foo has other Indian fare on the menu such as butter chicken and paneer dumplings. The dishes range all over the globe but the menu is not overladen with choices. Staff are courteous and seem enthusiastic. There are daily specials in addition to the regular fare (which includes pot stickers, red thai curry and short rib chow mein to name a few).
I think Foo will be a welcome addition for those of us who want a quick bite before the movies or take out that is creatively prepared and isn't overly greasy or heavy. The caramel chicken dish alone is reason to visit this spot again! I look forward to another visit soon to try the other mouth watering options!
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