Screw it! I'm going to Vegas! If things go the way I think they will, then next month is going to be crazy between planning for the Toronto move and the move itself. And it aint gonna get any easier once I get there. We're going to be starting up a new series and that…
February 12, 2011: I’m going to miss these meals! Feeling the Ghost Chili heat! Reprioritizing my reading list! And the mailbag!
I'm going to miss a lot of things about Vancouver: the weather, the people, the food. In the latter category, I doubt there's a place I'll miss more than Refuel, my home away from home over the last twelve years. Today, we swung by for lunch and enjoyed... Their Salumi Platter comprised of (from left…
February 11, 2011: A first draft! Storage awaits! The meal to end all meals! Mailbag!
Huzzah! As hoped, I completed a first draft of the script today: four acts and a teaser, 53 glorious pages, and oodles of fun! I'm very pleased. This weekend, I'll do a pass on what I have and then redirect my focus to the series bible. Whenever Paul is done with his script we'll swap,…
February 6, 2011: Super Sunday!
I kicked off Superbowl Sunday in atypical fashion: with a four-way early morning conference call between me, Paul, and our Canadian and American agents. We're all on the same page now. Tomorrow is D-Day. D as in "decision". Looks like it'll be another sleepless night. This afternoon, I joined, Ivon, Sarah, Lawren, James, Toby, and…
February 4, 2011: Toronto Day #4!
Today, we went out for little test drive. Wow! What a sweet ride! Beside handling like a dream, this little baby was outfitted with so many bells and whistles you would think it was on loan from M's private reserve: front, rear and side sensors, keyless entry, night vision, and what appeared to be a…
February 3, 2011: Toronto Day #3!
Today, we were back at the production offices/killing fields to finish beating out episode 2. We arrived to find Rob waiting for us. Also waiting for us was our second treat in as many days, compliments of Mr. Cooper. This time: bagels, cream cheese, and rugelach that, as far as I could tell, came in…
February 2, 2011: Toronto Day #2!
All I've been hearing about for days is "the snowstorm". "The snowstorm is coming!" "Big snowstorm on the way!" "Get ready for the huuuuge snowstorm!". Well, it finally hit last night. And, this morning, I woke up to this - That's it? THIS is the result of "the snowstorm"? I can't tell you how disappointed…
February 1, 2011: Toronto Day #1 and #2!
I can't sleep well the night before I fly or, apparently, the night before I have to get up early for a big meeting - which is the all the more problematic when your that early wake-up call works out to a 4:30 a.m. rise and shine west coast time. But I'm not on the…
January 30, 2011: Ready for T.O.! Cautiously optimistic! Things I made! Recommend me a Bat book!
Tomorrow is a travel day and that, of course, means a sleepless night spent tossing and turning, worrying about whether or not I've set my alarm properly. It's an 11:30 flight so chances are, even if I do sleep in, I'll be able to get to the airport with plenty of time to spare. I'm…
January 29, 2011: Help me avoid a chocolate crisis! Sugar rush! Your Stargate dream team!
Oh, dear lord! Breaking news! Expert: World will run out of chocolate in a few years World 'faces chocolate drought in 2014' Chocolate Prices on the Rise Cocoa price surges amid threat of Ivory Coast export ban Time to rethink my annual chocolate party (April 18, 2010: The Greatest Chocolate Party Ever!). Maybe it's just as…
January 27, 2011: Not so fast!
I love this business. Always expect the unexpected. So after spending the better part of two weeks anxiety-ridden over the prospect of having to move to Toronto, I finally made peace with the possibility. I listened to the assurances of friends, family, and representation. I did more research on the franchise and, had to admit,…
January 23, 2011: Meals and mailbag!
I'm watching way too much Top Chef... Mailbag: max writes: "Do you need an agent to get invited to pitch an idea?" Answer: In almost all cases, yes. max also writes: "Did the staff or actors of SG series ever get together with the competition (BG for example) for a BBQ or drinks?" Answer: BSG…
January 19, 2011: What a deal! Foodly updates!
My garage door has stopped working. Whenever I hit my remote, it makes an ineffective clicking sound and refuses to engage. So, today, finally, I got around to calling up the local LiftMaster dealer in my area. I explained the problem and their representative seemed genuinely sympathetic - before informing me that the company only…
January 11, 2011: The Top 10 Food T.V. Personalities I Want To Love But Don’t/Want To Hate But Can’t!
In recent days, I've posted a list of the Top 10 Food T.V. Personalities I Enjoy Watching and a list of the Top 10 Food T.V. Personalities That Kind of Get on My Nerves. Some of you have agreed with my choices. Some have disagreed. And some have wondered "Hey, why didn't that annoying/lovable X…
January 10, 2011: The Top 10 Food T.V. Personalities That Kind of Get on My Nerves!
Yesterday, I gave you my list of the Top 10 Food T.V. Personalities I Enjoy Watching. Today, it's the Top 10 Food T.V. Personalities That Kind of Get on My Nerves. In no particular order... Scott Conant (chef, restaurateur, guest judge on Top Chef America and Chopped, host of 24 Hour Restaurant Battle). He's like…