Jasmine Mangalaseril 🧁
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Jasmine Mangalaseril 🧁
@cardamomaddict.bsky.social
food columnist for CBC-KW | freelancer elsewhere | Canadian | promiscuous eater | effervescent | cat pillow | equal opportunity buttertartist and apple fritterian with an art history degree.

Views: mine. Yes, I'm greedy that way.
I also said "horsey horsey horsey" to myself as it passed. Because that's what I do.

Much like I say "MOOO" when I see a cow in its field.
December 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM
At the St Jacob's Market, as I waited to cross the street, a Mennonite buggy came through.

When I got to the other side, a couple was watching the buggy. She was THRILLED to see it.

He said, "Huh. I guess that's real and not a schtick."
December 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Public libraries and University libraries often subscribe to services that allow access. If you're a uni alumn, they might grant you access?
December 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I think there are other plants in Toronto and out west?
December 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
It is so cool. And all the folks I spoke with were super lovely.
December 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
As someone who's done crisis management and PR for big companies...it's amazing how many people in power think "That'll never happen to us! We're big and great!" and then their yes people confirm what they just said...
December 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Ugh
December 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
From their Social Media a few days ago? One would think if they pulled it from one platform they'd pull it from the others.

But then airing it, without direct viewer feedback lets them think that all is well.

But then they might think there's no overlap between online and broadcast audiences.
December 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I believe McD's tried to pull it from the Internet. There is a version on Instagram.
December 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
I knew there was a reason I liked you :)
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I know.

The other thing is it's the "but we worked so hard" argument (which I've only heard from weak performers who learned whining is a winning strategy...but not with me). Putting in lots of resources doesn't turn bad work into good work.
December 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM