The great Ratatouille cook off of 2008 - continuing in '09

In late 2008, Suzie and I discovered a newfound love for ratatouille, a delicious stewwed vegetable dish, for all not familiar with delacies of the vegetarian variety. We agreed it was best served on polenta, with parmesan shavings on top.

Previously, Suzie had been the master ratatouille maker, however, today I created my own version with cardamon seeds and celery salt, sans zucchini (because we didn't have any). Delish!

Gamingzzzzzz

I am now the proud owner of a second hand, but may I just say, very well kept, Playstation II. This was purchased via Ebay at the bargain price of only $60 AU and came with 11 games, none of which I have played yet. 

The console also came with a wire free controller, so I will be gaming in absolute comfort (when I buy batteries for it). 

Christmas fun

We had a lovely and very festive Christmas here in London, shortly followed by a lovely and very festive boxing day. We consumed: turkey, ham, beef, potatoes, sweet potato and parsnip bake, sprouts, carrots, the list goes on.... DELISH

London - Rogues

As is evident I have now been in London for a full month with no blog updates to speak of. I know for all my dedicated readers this has been a difficult period of absence. 

Above is a sweet pic of Tom's band - Rogues - at one of their gigs. This was a particularly good gig as 1) I wore my delightful leather pants and 2) it was held in a bowling alley, and you could actually bowl. 

RRRRR-ome

I am sitting on my stairwell in my apartment in Rome presently. In my cat pajamas. 

We have been having a really nice time, eating a LOT!

Yesterday we went to the nicest restaurant off Piazza Niavio (something like that I can't remember) and ate: melon and ham, mixed bruschetta, tortellini with rose sauce, spaghetti, followed by delicious gelato. 

I can't be bothered to type a proper summary but it's been really good - the best holiday I've ever been on!

Photos won't upload on this stolen wireless but I will be sure to publish them ASAP x

In-transit

I am currently in transit at HK airport. What a pleasant airport, I must say! I have just eaten a delicious burger king small cheeseburger meal - and shortly will go get some Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Delish.

I am also going to buy a new perfume - probably something Chanel. 

There are the sweetest couches ever at this airport, I give the Chinese government 10/10 for airport comfort. 

Goodbye Lunch at Emporium

On Saturday I had a lovely goodbye lunch with Suz, Ster and Odgers at Emporium.  Initially we went to Buzz, where I had a lovely chicken salad but afterwards we went to Freestyle for some delicious desserts. 

I had my all time fav - deep fried sugared dumplings with white chocolate and berries! Yum!

This is my strangely coloured blog I hope to find the time to upload various photos onto! 

L x