I've died and gone to chip heaven

One thing the Brits really do well is snacking. My most favourite thing to do over the past few weeks has been to trawl the aisles of Sainsburys, Waitrose and of course, Marks & Spencer. I don’t think a grocery trip has gone by without me buying a bag of chips (crisps over here) of some sort. Those of you who have known me during a time when I’ve been dieting will know that chips are my weakness.

After three weeks of daily chip eating over here, I now consider myself quite a connoisseur. Here is a review of my two favourites.

Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Flavour



I had these about a year ago and brought three bags back to Toronto last year. I thought I could do better than these, but I was utterly wrong. Salty with a slightly sweet finish and of course full of spice, it is the perfect crisp. Even better, it’s a formidable size and I defy you to find a crisp with better girth than this one. Surprisingly enough, a little goes a long way as I’ve not been able to finish a whole 175 gram bag in under five days. Scott Bradley, I’ve been stockpiling these to bring back to you in October.

Walkers Wotsits



Who doesn’t like a good cheesy puff? While my all-time favourite is still the Cheetos crunchy, they are sadly unavailable over here. Thank god for Wotsits. Just the right amount of puff and crispiness these little guys melt in your mouth. There is no skimping on that powdery, creamy, cheesy fakeness. The best part is they come in these little packets that are only 95 calories per serving.

Is it bad that I eat chips every day now?

I <3 Jonathan Ross

This guy is awesome. Makes Conan, Dave and Jay all look like hacks.

Here he is interviewing Simon Pegg who is equally awesome.

MSN.ca: the Lulu edition

Fashion History Nerd

I think I am in heaven. The Victoria and Albert Museum is London's answer to the Met's Costume Institute in New York. Not only do they have an amazing permanent collection of historical fashion, but they continually bring in amazing special collections.

One of my favourite moments in fashion history happened during post-war Paris and London. Dior's "new look" changed everything and really ushered a whole new era of fashion that evolved even further with Yves St. Laurent.

I think I will move into the V&A. I wonder how much rent is.

Whirlwind Weeks

All I have to say about the past few weeks is, DAY-AM. I also want to say that I probably have the best set of friends of family in the world.

Highlights included:

• My 31st birthday party at the Rhino.
• Doing the ugly cry during lunch on my last day of work.
• My going away party at the Groundhog. I did shots and cried uncontrollably all night. It was like first year university all over again.
• Doing the ugly and hysterical cry at the airport while saying goodbye to Chris.
• Upgrading my seat at the airport so that they’d waive my extra baggage fee.
• Lining up for over an hour at customs. I nearly got into a fight with a woman who tried to cut in front of me in line.
• The taxi ride from Gatwick. The guy was a hot 25-year-old Afghan who was engaged to his cousin. (Thanks Gina!)
• My first British grocery shop at Sainsbury, where I bought one of my fave wines for 4 pounds! Booze at the grocery store. I’m in big trouble.
• Playing in the backyard with Hannah and Ethan.
• Video chatting with Chris, Clarence and Nancy.
• Calling my parents at 2AM London time as there is now an 8 hour time difference between us.

Tomorrow, I think I’ll sleep in for a change. It’s only been three days and I feel as tired now as when I was working. Some habits die hard I guess.