Cooking questions

1. What's the difference between white and brown eggs? My roommates seem to prefer brown. I only use them in baking, so I'm unaware of the differences.

2. How important is a sifter? I got one, used it and it worked well. However, I can't clean it. I've soaked it, sprayed it and am now trying to take it apart. There are chunks of flour jammed in it and they won't come out. The whole thing maddens me, and I won't be using it in today's baking endeavour.


Last night at work I was forced to work the cash register for a while as there weren't enough cashiers. I had to ring up a copy of "Ricepaper" and "Giant Robot" for someone, which seriously made my evening.

Things I am loving today...

1. Polar ice vodka- Actually, I was loving that last night. I got home from work and drank some vodka with orange juice while watching an episode of Freaks and Geeks. Sheer heaven.

2. This new ointment that I got from the doctor for eczema and rashes. It's super strength and super concentrated, and I'm already in love with it. I'm tempted to rub it all over my entire body and lay naked in an empty bathtub all day, but something tells me that would be wrong.

3. Granville island public market- I got all sorts of exotic Asian fruit to take to my relatives for Christmas. Did you know that you can buy dragonfruit, mangosteen, passion fruits, and longan there? Wow.

My favourite Asian fruit is snake fruit, which is a cross between an apple and a walnut. If you're a Vancouverite and ever see them anywhere, please let me know.

You can also get all kinds of free samples at the food booths in Granville island public market. I sampled perogies, cheese, fruit and bread. Yum.

4. Time to do some of the things I feel like doing today.