Easy Sunday Night Supper with Thordis and Movie

Although we wrapped the night up with a viewing of 2004's deeply sad and disturbing (yet beautiful) tale of a doomed Toronto street hustler, Sugar, our emotional state was well-protected and overfed prior to the tragic tale. Drinks from Ginger and Blackberry Tea to potent Rob Roys were in effect as Thordis and Cafe Drake snacked on chips and salsa and chatted during the obligatory cocktail/smoking hour. Dinner was simple but hearty: vegetarian soft tacos dressed with jalapeno-spiked vinegar and cabbage slaw, brown rice and chile pilaf and smoky pinto beans slow-cooked with poblano and yellow peppers. Dessert - courtesy of Thordis - was a spectacularly piquant local artisinal cheese (a veiny stout bleu), toast points and sweet/tart fresh Italian plums.