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Every week my husband and I try a new breakfast spot in Calgary. I'd love to share the experience with you. I'll include where we went, what we ate, what we thought of the restaurant and a link if you're interested in trying them out!

Reading is a passion of mine and in the past, I've shared some of my favourite reads. My reading interests have changed over the years and although I still enjoy a good self-help book, fiction is a solid second.

There you have it! Two of my favourite things, eating out and reading!

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Week 6: The Bro'Kin Yolk


Just when you think the "Burbs" can offer no surprises, you stumble upon The Bro'Kin Yolk.  It's tucked into a shopping centre, Creekside, in Simons Valley. It's on the north end of the shopping centre next to Tim Hortons. This spot is a gem with a bright, open decor and a story to tell.  It is owned by two brothers Jeff and Gil Carlos who bring a touch of the Philippines with some of their special ingredients.  They chose the name Bro'Kin Yolk because they are  brothers, they wanted to create a place where families could enjoy a meal together and they care about the ingredients they use and the quality of the eggs they serve. The menu includes Bennys, Poutines, Frittatas and a wide selection of "Breakfast Classics".

                           
Baked Egg Frittata
House Cured Bacon Poutine
The selections we made were both tasty and very filling.  The Poutine was a bit heavy as one might expect but delicious.  The Frittata was baked, full of fresh vegetables and topped with a generous amount of feta cheese.  

We had a brief chat with the General Manager who said that the Carlos brothers are expanding their restaurants (one already open in Mahogany and another soon in Westhills) and then eventually on to other cities in Canada!  Another warning ladies, the washrooms are unisex!

BOOKS!



Last week we visited Shelf Life Books  and I bought a copy of Michio Kaku's The Future of the Mind.  Coincidentally CBC did a piece on his most recent book The Future of Humanity.  It's an interesting and provocative interview!
 
If you've ever had a worry about artificial intelligence or wonder about the existing abilities of scientists to replicate the human brain, The Future of the Mind  is a very thoughtful expansive look at these issues.  Does science have a practical understanding of consciousness and will we be able to control the myriad of directions science will want to take us in?  I won't say this is a definitive piece of work but it does make one want to stay informed!    
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