Any cook book recommendations with various types of recipes for beginners?

New to Toronto, moved to the west end of town/ just past - in Etobicoke. I celebrate my 40th a few days after NYE/NYD - would love some recommendations on moderately priced but nice ambiance restaurants for myself + husband, and my extended family. Everyone is scattered throughout (Hamilton, Barrie, Lyle, Newmarket, North York). Don’t want anything too fancy but don’t really know where or what is good and not downtown.


Any recommendations? (Open to GTA of course).

Saturday Wordle

Wordle 518 5/6

🟨⬛🟨🟨🟨
🟨🟨🟩🟨⬛
⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛
🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Any good books to read this winter break? On leadership, digital, or any autobiographies?

Where’s the best place to watch sunset around downtown Chicago?

I used to get lit on LITS (Long Island Iced Tea) ummmm you didn’t use lit correctly. But I’m starting to use the word extra correctly. LOL #facepalm

I’ve found it very hard to order with my team and still be keto with the places we decide on. What are some common substitutions or adjustments y’all make when ordering?

I have tons of mushrooms, what should I cook?

What are your go to wines for sub $15? Looking for something new to drink this weekend!

I’ve been loving the Science of Reading podcast, anyone else listened to it?

Best bars to watch the fifa final?

Joined a book club and reading Detransition Baby. Seeing myself on literally Every. Single. Page. Thoughts on the book?

My mom received an Oculus for Christmas and loves Beat Saber. Does anyone have other game recommendations I can share with her?

Reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle and I want my own Abby!!! Sigh.....

Looking for Ramadan specials to watch and bond with my family. Anybody have good suggestions? Thank you in advance

Sunday Wordle 449 5/6

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛
⬛⬛⬛🟨🟨
⬛🟨⬛🟨⬛
🟨🟨⬛🟩⬛
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

I just need some Brugal rum, Aventura or Romeo Santos songs on repeat all night…

Some of us here have expressed interest in self improvement. Drop your favorite books/podcasts below!

Books: Letting Go by Michael R Hawkins; The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

Podcasts: Unlocking Us by Brene Brown

Book recommendations for 6th grade?

Just saw this quote from the Minari movie ads and it kinda reminded me of being in BigLaw:
“Minari grows: It comes in the pockets of immigrants, dies in the first year, thrives in the second, and purifies the water and the soil around it.”

Any recs for CIPM study books?

Have you all done any certifications related to QA? Is ISTQB foundation + advanced Test Automation Engineer certifications worth the money? Together they’ll cost around 13K

Does anyone have experience working for or using Sylvan Learning Centers?

What are your biggest frustrations with the wellbeing/burnout prevention initiatives that you’ve seen?

How does anyone keep time well for prayer and meditation while fully giving yourself to family and work in this economy?

One can imagine work here as meant in the maximum of work vs life here.

I know people who are constantly crashing and that’s without the set time for prayer. And despite hearts or gold, obvious piety and a high work ethic.

Does anyone still play StarCraft?

Recs for sushi grade tuna to buy pls? Thanks!

Is the future bright if one wants to just get started with mulesoft?

Hi Fishes
I am a TIBCO Developer with 9 YOE. I am looking for switching my skill set to Mulesoft. Is there any company I can apply to and begin my work experience on Mulesoft?

I am a Finance Professional having 8+ years of Corporate Experience. I am working in an IT Mid. Size MNC and looking for a change because of no increment. Can anyone please help me with some leads.

Hey, does anyone work for Jacobowitz Newman Tversky? Would love to know more about the office and culture .

A good resource to learn more about merchant/B2B retail segmentation through ml/AI. Thanks in advance

Hi Fishes,

I am B.tech graduate and currently working in BPO sector in Accenture. I am looking to switch to an IT profile but having zero experience in IT sector. Please suggest how can I switch.

Hey fishes. I have been offered Management Consultant role with CTC break up in terms of JB, RB, fixed and variable. So is the fixed amount my gross salary without any other deduction except TDS, or will the organisation contribution to PF be also deducted from the fixed component? Also, will claimable components like LTA, mobile bill reimbursement etc. be in addition to this fixed component or will they be included in it?

Will Deloitte india revise offer based on the current offer?

I got offer from Deloitte for around 14.5 (fixed + variable) for 4 years of experience in SAP.

But now i have better offer for around 17 LPA.

Is it a good decision to ask Deloitte india for a revision?

What are the chances that they'll revise the offer?

Any good post graduate data science courses?

Has anyone tried easing off of the keto diet after a while into a healthy/balanced diet with more carbs? Do you gain all the weight back if you are smart about portioning and nutrients?

Looking to get some new knives to rebuild my set. Interested in brands and types of knives y’all are cooking with

Can you dice/chop onions and not tear up? If so, how many till you tear up?

Seafood Ceviche recipe anyone? Appreciate it!

What is the greenest olive oil you can get? In restaurants they would give you sometimes this beautiful bright green olive oil that’s delicious, but can’t seem to find where to buy it. 🥲
It’s for a present so something bougie would work

Hey everyone, I'm looking at a new knife as an Xmas gift to myself, looking to spend $200+ on a really great quality knife. My last one was a Global 10" chef's knife (G16) I gifted away, but now looking at a Global Sai 9 3/4" (Sai06), anyone got thoughts / opinions?

So I have to be vegan for a while for health reasons, has anyone else been through this and how did you survive? Lol and also please share any cooking or recipe tips if you're up to it!! Thank you so much.

Best pot roast sides... Go!