7.4.12

# 27

ITS SPRING!! Ok its been mixed...but when you can...feel the warm sun on your face and SMILE.




HATE
My Spring cold - it will always come...and here it is...the head, the nose, the chest, the throat. Obviously not  half as debilitating as Man Flu though - for that I am most grateful!




Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...
These are a few of my favourite things for Spring
Click on the image to be taken to the shopping page...

High waisted Jeans £30 River Island

...The Circus! (this is a hint/request to those who know and love me!)
at the Roundhouse, Camden. Click here for tickets



Do

...something funny - the Udderbelly is back on The South Bank click here for the website





Listen
To new music on the way home...
Station sessions at St Pancras till May 4th 
OK, I made this today and felt very proud of myself!
I hear Hollandaise is hard to make but I am not sure where I went right...but copy this and it should work...(its makes enough for 2 people eating 2 eggs)

1tbs White Wine Vinegar
1tbs Water
Couple of twists of Pepper
2 Eggs Yokes
125g Butter
Juice of half a Lemon

1. Simmer the vinegar, water and pepper in a thick based pan for approx 5 mins until it reduced by half. 
2. Put into a heatproof bowl and let it cool (or it will turn into scrambled eggs!)

Meanwhile you need to clarify your butter..
3. Heat the butter until it melts, turn off the heat and tip the pan until the liquid splits...keep the yellow molten butter in a cup, discard the white solids at the bottom of the pan

Once the water/vinegar has cooled...
4. Add the 2 egg yokes and whisk
5. Place the bowl over a pan of boiling water and continue to whisk as you slowly add the clarified Butter
6. Once this is thickened slightly and creamy gradually add the lemon juice and season to taste
7. Then assemble as below!
8. EAT!





Shame I missed...
The Goat Race! 
not a typo...At City Farm (Hackney) every year 2 Goats, Oxford and Cambridge, race round their farmyard to coincide with the famous boat version - get it in the diary now for next year.



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18.12.11

# 26


LOVE
Fairy Lights. I'm sure I don't even think I need to convince you. Mine are staying long after 12th night - I'll tell you that now.
















HATE
Lindt - trying to market a chocolate foil-wrapped bear as a Christmas Gift.
ITS NOT EASTER - this is the Quality Street season - GET OUT!!





This week...


See

You have one more week to indulge...see here for inspiration


Do
Find a Secret Place
The Experimental Cocktail Club 
- Book in advance for an easy route past the bouncers...Click here...
The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Time 
- the name is a mouthful but its atmosphere is easy going Click here...
Cellar Door  
- If you want some glamour and Cabaret(!) this old Gents is for you Click here...



Drink
Mulled Cider - YUM!
• 2 litres good cider, such as Scrumpy
• 6 cloves
• 3 or 4 star anise
• ¼ nutmeg, finely grated into the pan
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 vanilla pod, halved
• juice of 1 orange
• juice of 2 clementines
• 4 or 5 tablespoons of caster sugar, to taste
Mix and simmer for approx 10 mins  



Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...
These are a few of my favourite details for the Holidays...
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CHRISTMAS EVE - IN THE PUB...
Studded Dress - Sister Jane @ TopShop £65



CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
Embellished Collar River Island £22 


BOXING DAY WALK
Leopard Trapper DP £18





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Listen
Indulge...

 




3.12.11

#25



LOVE
The possibility that snow is on its way...finally! I would be in my ELEMENT!


HATE - Man flu
 What an affliction! I am only grateful to mother nature that were only left with
Child-birth and have been spared the torture that is THE SNIFFLES!


This week... have an Different December

See
Secret cinema is back!
Hide from the Xmas bustle and office parties with a secret cinema viewing in locations round London - from 7th December onwards

Do
Go look for a more original present at Columbia Road Xmas Shopping nights...usually only open on Sundays (-for the amazing flower market - if you haven't already - go there!) this place is full of 60 independent shops perfect for presents for everyone


Drink
A Hot Toddy
They are the best - but be warned - they do contain alcohol!
- this has caught out my boyfriend...
'I wondered why I slept so well'

1 measure of white rum
1 tsp of honey/ sugar
pinch of cinnamon
squeeze/slice of lemon
couple of cloves

Put honey and rum in a mug or heatproof glass.
Add the honey (or sugar), lemon, cinnamon, cloves
Top up with just off the boil water
Drink as soon as it doesn't burn your lips but warms your belly!



Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...
These are a few of my favourite (sparkly) things...
Click on the image to be taken to the shopping page...

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Listen
I've said it before and I'll say it again - THIS is THE BEST song to get you moving - I don't care what season it is! Clear a space around you though - you'll need room to enjoy it!
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW...IF YOUR CAN'T SEE IT - SORRY - BLAME IT ON YOUR FIREWALL)


3.11.11

#24



LOVE
Trees - RIGHT now...they are beautiful...one gust of wind and its all over - appreciate the last of the lovely leaves while they're here!




HATE
Solicitors! Ok so I give you thousands of pounds and over 2 months you do what...nothing!









This week... do something to make you happy

See
FIREWORKS! 
Let the pros take over from the scallys (If you live in Hackney you know what I mean!)
 Click here for a list of shows

Do
Sort through your old threads and have a swap party with friends, or find a swap shop (CLICK HERE)

Eat
Its Autumn so it need to be filling, hot and yummy - this is how you make...
The Best Jacket Potato Ever.
(with a little help from Nigel Slater: God of all Food)

Easy.
1 Potato
Wash
While wet, sprinkle with salt
Prick a couple of times with a fork
Cook. 220 degrees (gas 7)
Let 45mins -1 hour pass. Enjoy.
Remove from oven
Cover with teatowl
Punch just once with a clenched fist to burst the skin
Done.



Listen
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW...IF YOUR CAN'T SEE IT - SORRY - BLAME IT ON YOUR FIREWALL)






Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...These are a few of my favourite things...

 


 




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Cats and dogs - if only for the name!





8.9.11

#23



LOVE
Trees - give them one last glance before the leaves have all gone and winter is here


HATE
Rude Bus drivers - I saw one shouting 'F*** off' to an innocent girl-cyclist today - she was wearing a very lovely outfit - its not her fault you're a terrible driver!
Image courtesy of riding pretty blog 


Don't Miss!
Catwalks have started - immerse yourself online
http://www.style.com/


Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...These are a few of my favourite things...
V-back Dress £39.99
Checked cape £75
Black panel Boots £80



This week...do something to make you happy


See
- now at Selfridges on Oxford Street, London

Do

- on the South Bank this Sunday 11th September

...Part of the London Mayors Festival going on all weekend - finishing with fireworks on Sunday night! DO NOT MISS! and...

Eat
- a full length food festival along Southwark Bridge

Listen
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW...IF YOUR CAN'T SEE IT - SORRY - BLAME IT ON YOUR FIREWALL)







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