We’re back. Recently, we were contacted by a certain group
of researchers, sharing the same name as our brand. The funny thing is, we both
deal in spirits. We weren’t sure whether to send them a cease and desist letter
(kidding guys) or to partner up with this far-out bunch. Well Scoob, hang on to
your Scooby snacks, we are in for a spooky treat. We would like to formally introduce you to proo(f) Paranormal
Researchers of Ontario.
proo(f) zombie 1/4 oz fresh lime juice • 1/4 oz fresh lemon
juice • 2 oz white cranberry juice • 1/2 oz Apricot Brandy • 2 oz proof rum
(optional - replace 1 oz proof rum with 1 oz proof spiced rum*) • ½ oz lychee
juice (from can) • 2 dashes bitters • 1/4 oz Grenadine (for garnish) •
canned lychee fruit (for garnish)
Combine all liquids (with the exception of the grenadine) in
a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a tall thin glass
filled two-thirds with ice. Garnish with whole lychee fruit. Drizzle a little
grenadine over the lychee fruit.
*proof spiced rum 500 ml bottle proof rum • 1 vanilla bean •
1 star anise • a few cloves • 1 cinnamon stick • 1 piece allspice • 1 piece
orange zest
Add all the spices to a 500 ml bottle of proof rum. Cover
tightly with a lid, shake a few times and place in a cool, dark spot or in the
refrigerator and let sit for at least 24-36 hours. Make sure to check it every
day to ensure that you are happy with the intensity. You can remove certain
flavours as you go, to intensify the ones that you like most. We tend to remove
the citrus after day one, and keep the vanilla until the very end.
gruesome halloween garnishes We generally like to keep things
looking as natural as possible when it comes to food and drink. So, instead of
rushing out to buy rubber spiders and spooky swizzle sticks, we hit the grocery
store. There are many fruits, veggies and, yes, cured meats that can make a
drink look really disgusting and creepy. Here are some options.
dead fruit or veggies (anything pickled, dried or jarred)
Bulk Barn carries a really good selection of dried blueberries, dates, blackberries and apples. Pickles, olives, sundried tomatoes, etc. also resemble creepy crawlers
and things that may have escaped the cemetery. Mixed with the right colour of
drink, it can look really gross, but taste really good.
food carvings Carve a pumpkin face out of an orange or
carrot or make shrunken apple heads
seeds & nuts such as pumpkin, black sesame, poppy,
almonds, pomegranate seeds or bloody teeth
cured meats pepperettes, cooked bacon, cocktail weenies,
prosciutto
glassware You can also have fun with a range of glassware.
Try using smoked retro glass, depression glass, black or orange glass, mini
chemistry bottles or test tubes – anything that looks old. Have fun with
your presentation!
'(f)ear is the only variable'proo(f) is a team of Paranormal Investigators based in
Durham Region, Ontario. We conduct objective research and investigations into
the unexplained.
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Our team consists of 4 experienced professionals who
collectively have been studying and researching the paranormal for over 20
years. Our priority is to try and provide answers and relief to
people troubled by events they cannot explain. If you or someone you know could
benefit from our help, please contact us today. To get in contact with us, you
can email your questions, comments, concerns, or places of interest to: info@proofcanada.com (www.proofcanada.com)
Proo(f) is currently pitching a series and sent us a link to
their concept episode
AND here is a video of proo(f)'s very own Katie, mixing the proo(f) zombie
AND here is a video of proo(f)'s very own Katie, mixing the proo(f) zombie
Paranormal Activity is a 2007 American supernatural horror
movie written and directed by Oren Peli. The film centers on a young couple,
Katie and Micah, who are haunted by a supernatural presence in their home. It
is presented in the style of found footage, from cameras set up by the couple
in an attempt to photograph what is haunting them. Originally developed as an
independent feature and given film festival screenings in 2007, the film was
acquired by Paramount Pictures and modified, particularly with a new ending. It
was given a limited U.S. release on September 25, 2009, and then a nationwide
release on October 16, 2009. The film earned nearly $108 million at the U.S.
box office and $194 million worldwide.
These movies are CRAZY scary and they have
just released Paranormal Activity 4. Here is the trailor If this series is too
much for you, you may want to go old school and revisit the Ghostbusters
Trilogy. It’s a classic.
Speaking of the grotesque...we attended the Zombie Walk at
Nathan Phillips Square on Sunday and we were a little creeped-out to say the
least.
Toronto Zombie Walk is in its 10th year. This year, however, was the
first year that it partnered with the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
(www.torontozombiewalk.ca)
Blog TO did a great piece on all of Toronto’s best haunted buildings.
We thought that we would check out the Keg for ourselves, so we have booked a dinner
there on the weekend. The Keg Mansion (515 Jarvis Street 416-964-6609 www.kegsteakhouse.com)
If you are truly interested in finding out more about toronto’s
spirit life, check out one of these toronto ghost walks:(http://www.muddyyorktours.com)(http://www.hauntedwalk.com)(http://www.tourguys.ca)(http://burlingtonghostwalks.com)
Spooky Weekend Forecast:
Saturday: Drizzle and a high of 9 degrees
Sunday: Gloomy and a high of 7 degrees
