It’s been a crisp and sunny autumn day with air full or earthy aromas. I went to get some Rosemary and Thyme from my garden as the sun was setting and I could feel and smell winter in the air. So I thought it’s the perfect night for some Arctic comfort grub. I found a packet of smoked reindeer in my freezer and decided...
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For a change nothing to do with food. We went to see the Poppies at Tower today. Everybody seems to be talking about them. We want the poppies to stay. We are deeply moved by these small, simple flowers representing a horrible loss and an unimaginable sadness, and I think – maybe - a hope for a better world. A silly, pretentious art...
It's been a lovely week of catching up, laughing and reminiscing. My childhood bezzie - my cousin and her husband and boy came to stay for a few days and last night was our farewell dinner before they went back home to Finland. I decided to go for a Mexican theme. I wanted for us to have a happy time. I wanted my...
4 hour leg of lamb
Greek evening with memories of Santorini - 4 hour leg or lamb, greek roast potatoes, Santorini salad, turkey and feta meatballs in tomato sauce
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My cousin came to visit us this week with her husband and son. Our mothers were sisters and we were best friends growing up. We used to spend holidays together, either I would go and stay with her family or she would come and stay with us for a few weeks. I remember I was only 7 years old when I flew to...
Last Saturday we had our magical wedding celebration in Finland. The day could not have been more special and I know that it will be my most precious memory and I will carry it in my heart for the rest of my life. We had a touching and emotional consecration ceremony and blessing in the awe-inspiring Art Nouveau, granite Kallio Church followed by...
One of my colleagues recently found a Turkish restaurant called Grand Bazaar. It is on the busy restaurant road James Street, but somehow I had missed it even though I walk past it often. We had a team dinner there a few months ago and today I went back for a lunch with a friend. Colourful lamps decorate the ceiling of Grand Bazaar...
