Archive for November, 2008
I’m no fashonista, but I’m not convinced this is really a good thing
We saw this window display while shopping in a neighboring town. The ruffles were, uh, impressive in person (click photo to get a closer look). I think you’d have to be a stick to be able to carry this one off. Photo taken with my Blackberry Pearl because that’s all I had!
Happy Thanksgiving!
This is not a rude gesture. I asked Roxi what I should say in my Thanksgiving post and she made “Turkey Hands”. Photo on my Blackberry Pearl because I’m too lazy to boot up my other computer for Photoshop. Today I’ll start cooking our Thanksgiving feast–we’re doing our meal tomorrow, remember? I’ll start the pumpkin [...]
A show of hands–how many of you will order pizza this weekend after overindulging on Thanksgiving fare?
I have been meaning to do a “local pizza delivery menu” post since I saw my first flier last year. Anyone who says the food here in the UK is boring or bland obviously hasn’t been here recently. The food is varied and delicious, and most of all, very fresh. I’m not going to promise that every [...]
"P/T conferences"
My raspberry tarts tasted lovingly old-fashioned and reminded me of thumbprint cookies. Have you ever made those? It’s been an odd day at home today. Mr. DJ stayed home sick (but worked) and Roxi didn’t have school. Technically, it was parent/teacher conference day. This semester, Roxi’s school decided to try a “speed dating” style of [...]
Thanksgiving menu and other food thoughts
I am feeling better today. I got a lot of planning done this weekend, plus it SNOWED yesterday! Ok, it was snow/sleet and not very much of it, but it was pretty while it lasted. In Thanksgiving news, Roxi and Mr. DJ voted the turkey off our menu in favor of a “Honey Baked” ham. [...]
Aaaaaaahhhhhhh!
Near our flat in Krakow. I’m pretty sure those signs say, “Danger–Holidays Ahead”. I am feeling a bit like sleeping beauty here. Can someone please tell me how it got to be November 21 ALREADY?? The middle and upper school band concert last night was so fun. Thank goodness they didn’t play Christmas carols, as that [...]
All dolled up and ready to cook
I’ve spent the morning tidying up. Things really went downhill during my under-the-weather-ness. But all is well now. Twenty pounds of dog hair swept up, kitchen buffed and polished–I even dusted! So, ahhh. Now I can think clearly again. And maybe I’ll do a little cooking. I haven’t been in the mood for it lately, [...]
Tin of Tomatillos
Howdy I thought you’d like to see what my “catering-size” tin of tomatillos looked like. The fruits ranged from one inch to two and a half inches and felt like leathery water balloons, in a way. When I cut them open, the insides oozed out. It was kind of gross*. Anyway, I have enough tomatillos here [...]
Poland: Wieliczka Salt Mine (Kopalnia Soli Wieliczka)
We were lucky with the weather during our time in Poland. It only rained once! And happily for us, it was the day we decided to visit the salt mines. What better place to spend a cold, drippy day? “The Salt Mine Wieliczka is the oldest salt enterprise on Polish land dating back to the [...]
Monday morning ramblings
We spent Saturday evening at Roxi’s school enjoying the IB Drama presentation of “Lend Me a Tenor,” a hilarious play by Ken Ludwig. The IB kids were great–very mature. Some of the cast had to sing operatically, some had to put on Italian accents (hilariously well, I might add), and some had to act years [...]
