[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago

I thought about posting on BuyCanadian but I was worried they would find it off-topic as that place is more focused on products. (e.g. Not so a place for talking about a Canadian book you read recently.)

That's a good point about splitting it up between the different locations. EhVideos seems like it has the shows/movies/old commercials covered. MapleMusic would work if I wanted to talk about Unleash the Archers or something like that.

I'm not necessarily opposed to creating one, though.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 8 points 3 months ago

That sounds intensely therapeutic.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 months ago

Tell me more of this... bunny yoga.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 months ago

I didn't want to create something redundant if it did exist, but I don't see anything. I'll put some thought into what form it could take and what sorts of things would be reasonable to include.

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I was thinking recently that while I shifted my buying habits pretty drastically for things like groceries (to buy local and Canadian if possible), I kept the same habits for books, video games, etc.

Is there somewhere here that would be good for posting things like discussions about Canadian-made art/lit/games? Not so much in a 'buy Canadian' sense as in a 'Talk about Canadian-made culture' kinda way.

If there isn't something like this already I could create a community, though hopefully I wouldn't end up the only person posting there... If I did make one I was thinking it could be for both recent things and nostalgic/retro Cancon. (Growing up, there were cool things like Reboot or 3D animated shorts on YTV that were Canadian.)

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago

For years I had one fork leftover from when I first moved out on my own. Every single time I got that fork, I was disappointed because it was so light and flimsy compared to all the other forks.

Then one day I realized.... I could just throw out the fork. The fork was adding no value to my life. I had other forks. So I threw it out and then felt vaguely sad for some reason I could not identify.

So I guess that was my favourite fork.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

I've been looking for Canadian-made popcorn seasoning and found this one for sale locally:

https://www.chocolatemoosefudgefactory.com/collections/popcorn-shakers

I tried the ketchup flavoured one, but they have a lot of kinds.

Thoughts:

  • Tasted a lot like how I remember ketchup chips from when I was a kid.
  • They appear to be the same seasonings they use on their pretzels, which I also really like.
  • Started clumping after only two weeks. (They all do that, but it's a bit fast.)
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I planted more, but then the original ones came up today.

I'm growing them so my peas have something to climb on.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Tried the Farm Girl cereal that was mentioned in a post recently. Some thoughts.

  • It was expensive. Like $16 at the store for a 280 gram bag. It looks like it's much cheaper ($11) on their website, so next time I'll pick it up from there.
  • This is a low carb, high fibre, high protein cereal so not really a 1:1 replacement for regular breakfast cereals.
  • It's really filling. Normally cereal leaves me hungry like an hour after, but this one didn't at all.
  • Tastes pretty good, though it definitely has that 'sugar substitute' aftertaste.
  • I tried the chocolate puffs and they were smaller than I expected, but I liked the crunchy texture.

Definitely would recommend if you have dietary restrictions that would make it a good fit for you. (I do, which is why it's worth the price for me.)

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I haven't had too much trouble finding locally-produced potting soils at the garden store, but I'm unsure of how to determine quality / value compared to more well-known brands.

A couple years ago I bought a locally-made bag and it had literal plastic garbage mixed in, like someone scooped dirt out of a field and didn't sift it at all. (Admittedly probably only a reflection on that particular product.)

I've also tried PROMIX and it was okay, though a bit expensive for the size of the bags I can find. (It also looks like that one is produced in Quebec but for an American company called Premier Tech.)

Has anyone used any Canadian-made potting soils in their garden? (e.g. For raised planters or pots, etc.)

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

I've been enjoying these pretzels. They're kinda expensive but I can get them at a local shop so I usually try to grab a different flavour every week when I walk by there. (So far the dill pickle is my favourite by far.)

https://www.chocolatemoosefudgefactory.com/collections/savory-pretzels

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

I was looking for a new dog food brand recently because my dog's kibble was American. I tried the 'Inukshuk' one I saw recommended on here in a different thread. The ingredients seem good and I liked that I could order a sample bag for $5 rather than committing to an entire bag without knowing if my dog would like it because she's extremely picky. Took about two weeks to arrive in interior BC from when I ordered it.

https://www.inukshukpro.com/

(My dog does like it, but that's a pretty subjective criteria. Some dogs are pickier than others.)

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 year ago

When I was paying at a local shop recently, I mentioned to the owner I'm trying to pay cash now rather than card because Visa is a US company and he he thanked me, since using a credit card costs them money.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 years ago

Am I the only one who was surprised to realize This Hour has 22 Minutes still exists?

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago

Good suggestion. I'll check that one next time I'm in there. I didn't see anything Canadian-made at London Drugs, though.

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Searching this, I see a couple options, mainly in the 'Eco-friendly' direction. (e.g. Made of corn husks or silk, etc.)

Has anyone found/tried a Canadian made floss? Any good? I can't seem to find any at local stores, so it seems like a lot to spend to buy a single pack of floss and ship it here.

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