Taste of Danforth
This weekend was the food festival called Taste of Danforth in the heart of the Greek neighborhood in Toronto. Lots of people flocked to the outdoor event driven by great weather, good food and to join in the festivities.
Of course, who decides to get sick? Stupid body. I have this horrible flu that won’t go away. Runny nose. Coughing (Some random guy on the bus asked me if I was going to live after I coughed. People in Toronto are weird.). I still went because I really wanted to go, but my body didn’t really like it that much. I had to go home early. -_-;
My friends and I decided to go Saturday afternoon and quite a number of us showed up. Corporate sponsors are great, I got a Quattro razor for free (the reuseable ones, not the disposable ones) just as I left the subway station. It was amusing to get my friend to go back after we passed the guys handing it out to get one for his girlfriend. They were only handing out the pink female ones so it was a bit weird for him to get one. Regardless, she was pretty happy when he showed her what they had given out.
So we pigged out on food for the whole time. The meds were upsetting my stomach a bit so I didn’t really want to eat. I did eat a pork souvlaki (not too bad), fresh lemonade (amazing) and ice cream (waffle cone for $2). I also had fresh oyster for the first time. It’s always sounded pretty gross to me, but I tried it anyways. It can’t be any different than eating sushi and sashimi. The ones we had were really good. It could have used a little salt in my opinion, but my friends would argue otherwise. But yeah, it’s definitely on my list of “foods I will eat” now.
They were also handing out free Clodhoppers samples. I like them a lot. They’re my new favorite junk food, though I’ll refrain from buying them in the store cause I’m trying to cut down the sugar. When they’re giving them for free, though, what’s one or two packets?
I think I should go see the doctor tomorrow about this flu. I should be getting the worse of it right now, but it doesn’t feel like I’m getting any better. It’s what…the fifth day now? My voice sounds off. I can’t breathe properly unless I’m taking Bendryl at regular intervals. *sighs* It sucks to be sick.
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 08.13.06 (9:59 pm)
I hope you recover quickly! I got a couple of the Quattro razors for free, too! The blades are pricey as heck! I think I like the Venus better. And mmm...Clodhoppers are damn addicting!!
posted by: agromaniac (reply)
post date: 08.13.06 (10:44 pm)
I feel ya on the sickness thing. An allergy attack ended Mardi Gras early for me this past year. -_-;
We have something like that down here called Greek Fest. Theres a local church that puts it on and they always have such great food! Yummmmmmm
I can't believe you liked the oyster! I live on the Gulf Coast and I can't stomach those things. Besides the weird texture, I just have a problem swallowing something like that whole. But hey, what ever floats your boat! If you ever come down here, I'll take you to get some fresh southern Gulf Coast oysters ^_^
and I'll get shrimp ... or something :]
posted by: kayoko (reply)
post date: 08.16.06 (6:44 pm)
Reply to agromaniac:
I will definitely remember that offer! XD Strangely, it actually tasted the same raw as it does cooked. LOL. We should get jafo to go too and then we can have a tea party! XD
posted by: kayoko (reply)
post date: 08.16.06 (6:45 pm)
Reply to: rosietulips
Thank you for the good thoughts! I'm getting better by the day! Still not quite back to normality, but getting there!
posted by: agromaniac (reply)
post date: 08.21.06 (7:22 am)
lol a tea party with raw oysters ...
:D
posted by: kayoko (reply)
post date: 08.21.06 (6:59 pm)
Reply to: agromaniac
YEAH! Though..I think beer would be more appropriate for raw oysters. *drools* (cause I swear seeing this smiley, =D~, makes me think of dirty stuff.) =X