Geeky Cat Miusings

Winter is upon us and I am feeling very chilled. This weather is hard to take for someone who thrives at temperatures above 25 degrees. Darkness falls around 4:30 so I don’t see any daylight. When my work day is done I long to get home and cover myself with a warm blanket and a cat or two.

I have seen some great shows lately: The Sound of Music with its catchy tunes and its must see mountain; Legoland and its twisted characters, A Christmas Carol with its ominous ghosts promising us bad dreams if don’t propogate the spirit of giving. I saw a live concert by Sondre Lerche who sang songs for the movie “Dan in Real Life” and I tried very hard to remember the story line.

I had some wonderful meals this past month, the most memorable was at Live at Dupont and Spadina, a place that specializes in raw food. Their combo plate is delicious — a must try. Pizza, macaroni and cheese, stir fry, I can’t remember what else. I have a hard time finding their website.

I love the atmosphere at Madeleines Cherry Pie and Ice Cream. It feels very old world — I just wanted to stay there and nobody seems to want to show you the door out either. Try playing their gourmet trivia pursuit game while you nibble on some lavendar biscotti.

Taste Cafe is a hip joint in Parkdale. A great place to sample different cheeses. It is run by three brothers who are friendly and a bit theatrical. If you like surprises, they will offer to bring you a sample of mystery cheeses and wines that complement the cheeses. After you have tasted it all they will tell you what you have just eaten. It is a surprise and it is fun.