When the mulberry tree awakes
30 Dec 2010 in Food pleasures, Life with loved ones
Archive for December, 2010
Croquembouche — custard-oozing toffee covered profiteroles
30 Dec 2010 in Food pleasures
Most people doing Christmas bake turkeys, ham or even fish, as it the often the case in Australia. We never do that. I dont do a lot of roasts in … Continue reading
Christmas…hmm..parade
29 Dec 2010 in Homemade, Life with loved ones
Remember the magazines we gave the girls as a Christmas gift? They were not only very appreciated as such, they provided for our fun and games after the gift-giving was … Continue reading
And then it was Christmas morning
28 Dec 2010 in Homemade, Life with loved ones
The kids have known for awhile that this year the holidays will be even lower key than usual. I think there was some parental apprehension in regards to the few … Continue reading
The cookie workshop, late into the night
28 Dec 2010 in Food pleasures, Homemade
I promise you, you will get sick of cookies by the time I am done with Christmas. I know I am. But since I put so much effort into the … Continue reading
Christmas Eve picnic
27 Dec 2010 in Food pleasures, Life with loved ones
I have grown up with a Christmas Eve tradition. That was the big event, the time when everyone is cooking, preparing, anticipating. We opened gifts after the elaborate vegan dinner. … Continue reading
Carols by “candle”light
27 Dec 2010 in Life with loved ones
This year we decided to try one of those events. They are very popular here and are all over the city. The weather was perfect for a night out, so … Continue reading
Packing homebaked cookie gifts
27 Dec 2010 in Food pleasures, Homemade
I went a bit bake crazy this year. For a person that doesnt really eat cookies or bake sweets very often, I sure got myself deep in trouble in the … Continue reading
Ho-ho-ho!
25 Dec 2010 in Photo Blabs
Happy Holidays everyone!
Thank you for your company and support, it always means a lot to me. Thank you and to those that never join in. I hope you decide to … Continue reading
The mental journey and practicalities of a Big trip
21 Dec 2010 in The Big Trip Now
Its official now. We are going.
The daily grind had weaved its murky fingers around our eyes the last month or so and nothing much was happening. Having in mind that … Continue reading
