May 20
Just a short two hour drive north of Sydney lies the beautiful Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine regions. Filled with picturesque cellar doors and world class wineries, this region is a must-do for any gourmand.
She comes home singing little Swedish songs of which I have no clue to what she is trying to sing. I don’t think she has much of clue either judging by her ad hoc avant garde Bartok inspired melodies she comes up with.
The time had arrived. Our paternity money had run out and our bank manager thought it best that we both return to full-time work. It was time to look at day care options...
Sweet scents, the beauty of flavours that ignite and delight. And the exploration of sunshine. I’m out of bed and ready to dance in the garden of springtime Sweden.
More than twenty years on, Jean de Florette and its sequel Manon des Sources is still considered by critics to be one of the greatest French films of all times, and I just happen to agree.
2. I’ve been married for nearly 6 years but still could not tell you how my husband prefers his coffee. Milk? Sugar? I don’t have a clue. I’ve made plenty of cups for him over the years, I just don’t pay much attention. I tell him this keeps things ‘fresh’.
It’s been a few weeks since our latest pagan ritual, so surely it’s time for another one. This long weekend, we are going to set Sweden alight in bonfires, burn away the evil winter spirits and welcome in Spring, the bastard.
Add the vermouth or wine and keep stirring — it will smell fantastic. Any alcohol content will evaporate. Lament this sad fact by pouring yourself a glass.
As many of you may know, we have been trying to bring some creativity into our lives so we turned off the TV, turned on some Serge Gainsbourg and tried to get artsy. We’re musicians, by the way.
This particular church party is celebrating midsummer which you apparently do by going into the chapel, lighting a candle, having a quiet moment to yourself and then drinking tons and tons of home made ouzo.
loulouloves 