Care to Go for a Drive?

Invoking the Past

A couple of weeks ago Nick had something to do in the northeast end of the city, for which he took the car. We don't take it out very often so I decided to tag along for the ride. Once we were there Nick mentioned that we were very close to where he lived when he first moved to Toronto in his early twenties.

It was lunchtime and he asked me if I'd like to go to a place he used to go. Of course I wanted to go. Upon entering he said it hadn't changed at all. My meal included what might be the best homemade mashed potatoes I've ever had. We were the only people there who were not regulars. A gentleman at the table beside us didn't even tell the cook what he wanted ... with a nod his lunch was simply brought to him when it was ready.

The chef was curious to know what had brought us to his kitchen, which was located well off the beaten track. Turns out he had bought the place the year after Nick had moved downtown. He joked that maybe next time we wouldn't wait so long before visiting again!

Embroidery on Felt

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Loving Lately : The Plant Car in Kensington Market

Hard not to love this plant filled car parked on a street in Kensington Market. It has been there a long time, since 2006, having started as a community art project. It originally belonged to a local restaurant which was allowed to park it out front, as long as they had car insurance for it. The restaurant has since closed its Kensington location and I can't tell who has taken responsibility for it now. But clearly it is being maintained and the crop of vegetables and herbs is doing very well.

I especially love that it is sanctioned by the City of Toronto and bears their logo artistically painted on its back bumper. I guess they had to give it some sort of a city marking so that it won't get a parking ticket. I mean you just can't plant a dirty car anywhere in the city and just leave it there, right?!

BBQ with the Boycat

Here are some shots of a barbecue we had last week-end.