Christmas village, done! Christmas tree, done! Christmas booze, done!
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Hamster vs biscuit
Our hamsters live longer on a diet of fortified breakfast cereal, veggie peelings and digestive biscuits.
Birthday pre-Christmas lunch
We’re celebrating Bean’s birthday and having an early Christmas meal while Nana’s here. We had turkey, ham, stuffed guinea fowl legs, braised red cabbage, brussels, spaetzli, roasted potatoes and gravy.
The spirit of rock
It’s Sunday. I’m cooking a Ben birthday / mom early Christmas feast and listening to the music of my teen years:
“She Sells Sanctuary” ̵ The Cult
“Mary Jane’s Last Dance” ̵ Tom Petty
“Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)” ̵ Green Day
“Losing My Religion” ̵ R.E.M
“Sweet Emotion” – Aerosmith
“Under Pressure” ̵ Queen/David Bowie
“Black Hole Sun” ̵ Soundgarden
“Highway To Hell” ̵ AC/DC
“Run Like Hell” ̵ Pink Floyd
“Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” ̵ The Police
“Kashmir” ̵ Led Zeppelin
“We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions” ̵ Queen
“No Rain” ̵ Blind Melon
“You Shook Me All Night Long” ̵ AC/DC
“Money” ̵ Pink Floyd
“Young Americans” ̵ David Bowie
Night run in Morges
Bean just ran his first 2.5k race! He’s now celebrating with a raclette and a cup of tea.
Jennifer, Katy and Nana, finishing their 5k run with Bean cheering on.
[gallery] Michael Godard
Michael Godard is known as the explosive “Rockstar of the Art World” and global top selling artist. His world of art invites us to see his lighthearted perspective, surrounding us with animated olives, grapes, and dancing strawberries. His unique portrayal of fun is an exciting combination of imagination and subtle humour, evoking the creative side in “Olive” us.
Godard’s work is highly collected by young and old from all walks of life including movie stars, rock stars and private collectors. Godard’s imaginative world of art is seen by millions of people each month, worldwide through cruise lines, galleries, hotels, television, magazines and countless merchandising kiosks and stores. His paintings even adorn the walls of the Officer’s Lounge in the Pentagon.
“We both love to see people respond to our art and it’s probably why we’ve been given a gift to create and entertain. Get ready to go crazy over the artwork of Michael Godard” -Ozzy Osbourne.
Michael Godard has dedicated himself to philanthropic causes through his art. “The funds I help raise save lives and at the end of the day, it’s the most important thing I do,” declares Godard. In 2006, his 16 yr. old daughter passed away after her battle with brain cancer. “All the money in the world can not bring her back, but the funds I help raise for a cure will help save another child,” said Godard. He works very closely with St Jude’s, Make a Wish, Nevada Cancer Institute and The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation.
“You’re not only buying something that is a work of art but that money is going to save somebody’s life” -Sharon Osbourne.
His continuing effort has driven him far beyond the canvas, bringing him closer to his goal of raising money to help win the war against cancer. Current projects are in the works making this achievement happen. Godard says, “The world is small – you can truly make an impact on everyone you meet.”
Updates:
Update Sept 2018:
Gaaah. I wish I had a little 3K spare to get a copy of this. It’s gorgeous!!
Update Jun 2023:
Peanuts before Christmas
Champagne goggles
Bean, in the Champagne/Cava/Prosecco section of Aligro.
Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party
Must. Watch. This.
Fo’ schizzle!
We know this is intentionally exaggerated but still love the juxtaposition. Martha’s side of the adjoining kitchen is outfitted in tasteful white and copper, and her fridge plays opera when opened. Snoop’s side is decked out in purple and gold and decorated with the front grill of a ’64 Impala, and his fridge plays rap when opened.
[recipe] Rocky Road bars
125 grams soft butter
300 grams best-quality dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids) broken into pieces
3 tablespoons golden syrup
200 grams rich tea biscuits
100 grams mini marshmallows
2 teaspoons icing sugar (for dusting)
Melt the butter, chocolate and golden syrup in a heavy-based saucepan. Scoop out about 125ml of this melted mixture and put to one side.
Put the biscuits into a freezer bag and then bash them with a rolling pin. You are aiming for both crumbs and pieces of biscuits.
Fold the biscuit pieces and crumbs into the melted chocolate mixture in the saucepan, and then add the marshmallows.
Tip into a foil tray (24cm / 9 inch square); flatten as best you can with a spatula. Pour the reserved 125ml of melted chocolate mixture over the marshmallow mixture and smooth the top.
Refrigerate for about 2 hours or overnight.
Cut into 24 fingers and dust with icing sugar by pushing it gently through a tea strainer or small sieve.
Nana went to cook this recipe at Bean’s school. It was a huge hit.