I've set up a flickr account for the huge amount of photos I took over there if you want to have a peek, you can find it here. Note: I've only set up the 'Food' section of it.
Enjoy!
More coming soon,
x
-lotus
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Thursday, October 11
bali // the food
It was pretty magical really. The culture so rich and poignant, the foods so tropical and spicy, the people so generous when what they had was so little, all this, made me never want to leave Bali.
I've set up a flickr account for the huge amount of photos I took over there if you want to have a peek, you can find it here. Note: I've only set up the 'Food' section of it.
Enjoy!
More coming soon,
x
-lotus
I've set up a flickr account for the huge amount of photos I took over there if you want to have a peek, you can find it here. Note: I've only set up the 'Food' section of it.
Enjoy!
More coming soon,
x
-lotus
Saturday, December 24
christmas traditions
Dear Blog,
And we all know family is about tradition:
Tradition 001 --
Once the tree is decorated with colourful Christmas balls, twinkling lights, and the first few presents from relatives around the world are placed under it; the star is hung by Papa. Always, whether he's in his apron because he was cooking dinner or in trakies, coming back from a bike ride. And once he's placed the shining golden star and moon, we know the Christmas month has truly begun.
Tradition 002 --
The mayonnaise eggs. That is one of things we eat on Christmas Eve. With olives and turkish bread. Always.
Tradition 003 --
The sunny Sunday. I don't know, every single Christmas turns out to be on a Sunday, and the sky is always clear and beautiful.
Tradition 004 --
7:00 A.M. When I wake up from a much too much excited and almost sleepless night. When my eyes flutter open and I watch the clock tick from 6:30 to 6:31 to 6:32. And when it's 6:57, and I just can't take it, run to my sisters room, and my sister is fast asleep. Once I've woken her up, told her three times that it's Christmas, we run barefoot in our summer PJ's to Maman & Papa. Then, and only then can we assemble around the tree and tear open colourful wrapping paper. Only then. It's excruciating.
Tradition 005 --
This tradition, isn't really a tradition as this is the first time we do it. So recap.
Newly founded Tradition 005 --
Once we've played a lot. A lot. With our presents, and had our lunch. We go over to our neighbours and have afternoon tea. Compare presents and chit chat.
What are your Christmas traditions?
Merry Christmas, have fun!
With love,
And hugs,
And presents,
And-Okay I'll just be quiet now...
Love ~
Lotus
Today is Christmas Eve. We are all busy in a secretive way; scurrying about with wrapping paper and golden ribbon, all super pumped for tomorrow. Christmas isn't about presents for us, and it isn't about god either. It's not about decorations or food (even though they do have a big part in it). It's not about snow (we are in summer anyway). No. It's about family.
And we all know family is about tradition:
Tradition 001 --
Once the tree is decorated with colourful Christmas balls, twinkling lights, and the first few presents from relatives around the world are placed under it; the star is hung by Papa. Always, whether he's in his apron because he was cooking dinner or in trakies, coming back from a bike ride. And once he's placed the shining golden star and moon, we know the Christmas month has truly begun.
Tradition 002 --
The mayonnaise eggs. That is one of things we eat on Christmas Eve. With olives and turkish bread. Always.
Tradition 003 --
The sunny Sunday. I don't know, every single Christmas turns out to be on a Sunday, and the sky is always clear and beautiful.
Tradition 004 --
7:00 A.M. When I wake up from a much too much excited and almost sleepless night. When my eyes flutter open and I watch the clock tick from 6:30 to 6:31 to 6:32. And when it's 6:57, and I just can't take it, run to my sisters room, and my sister is fast asleep. Once I've woken her up, told her three times that it's Christmas, we run barefoot in our summer PJ's to Maman & Papa. Then, and only then can we assemble around the tree and tear open colourful wrapping paper. Only then. It's excruciating.
Tradition 005 --
This tradition, isn't really a tradition as this is the first time we do it. So recap.
Newly founded Tradition 005 --
Once we've played a lot. A lot. With our presents, and had our lunch. We go over to our neighbours and have afternoon tea. Compare presents and chit chat.
What are your Christmas traditions?
Merry Christmas, have fun!
With love,
And hugs,
And presents,
And-Okay I'll just be quiet now...
Love ~
Lotus
Wednesday, May 4
Challenge || 5 Foods
5. Pasta + Pizza [who doesn't?] Note: Why don't you ever say "Pizza + Pasta"? it's always "Pasta + Pizza".
4. Strawberries, Blueberries, Mangos, Kiwis etc...
3. Sweeets :) Lollypops, CHOCOLATE, Fudge etc...
2. MudCake :O Yuuum.
1. Sorbet :)
~~ Zoé
Wednesday, March 9
A Beautiful book, delicious brownies and other nice things.
I am reading a gorgeous book. Normally I only read books once. It's not that I don't enjoy them, it's just I think that there are too many books out there, so one time is usually enough. This book I read twice. :O
The book is called "The little Princess". The classic. I find it sad and beautiful, well written and everything is described in the prettiest way. This book is one of my all time favourite.
Below are pictures of scenes in the two movies that were based on "The little Princess". I have not really seen the second one, but I find that the photographs give a good idea of the actual story.
I love Sara in the book. She is a solemn bright eyed little girl who loves to tell stories. And Emily, Sara's porcelain doll is lovely. They both have a great variety of clothes and "frocks". Ranging from large soft, decorated hats to silk, rosy pink dresses. Emily is the closest thing that Sara has to a friend when she arrives to Ms. Minchin's school.
I know I will always have a soft spot for this wonderful book. And it will always ache, for Sara's misadventures.
Now, if by any chance, you want borrow "The little Princess", you HAVE TO, and I insist, make these brownies to go with it. As the story is a bit sad, these will cheer you up.
The book is called "The little Princess". The classic. I find it sad and beautiful, well written and everything is described in the prettiest way. This book is one of my all time favourite.
Below are pictures of scenes in the two movies that were based on "The little Princess". I have not really seen the second one, but I find that the photographs give a good idea of the actual story.
I love Sara in the book. She is a solemn bright eyed little girl who loves to tell stories. And Emily, Sara's porcelain doll is lovely. They both have a great variety of clothes and "frocks". Ranging from large soft, decorated hats to silk, rosy pink dresses. Emily is the closest thing that Sara has to a friend when she arrives to Ms. Minchin's school.
I know I will always have a soft spot for this wonderful book. And it will always ache, for Sara's misadventures.
Now, if by any chance, you want borrow "The little Princess", you HAVE TO, and I insist, make these brownies to go with it. As the story is a bit sad, these will cheer you up.
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[This is actually a pic I found on the web, my camera wasn't working, so I couldn't take a picture of the ones I made... No that's not true, I ate them too quickly, but shhh..] |
http://www.femail.com.au/csr-double-chocolate-fudge-brownies.htm for the recipe.
Okay, well, this is all from me now,
Have a nice week! :D
And to certain people who are in Tahiti, have fun! :) *grins*
Love,
Zoé