post 2010 now

I'm ready for spring already! I noticed this morning bulb shoots are sticking out of the ground. I've changed my blog photos to remind me of spring flowers, and when the shades of green are lush.

Made my first snowmen

It snowed 4 inches this morning. I got to see it in it's untainted fluffy glory as I went out to buy a few bananas from the store to make cake. Before that though, I made my first few snowmen. really enjoyed it!

There are six kicsi snowmen (one is hidden behind the pot)!

I played with freckle this morning too! She leaps up and down - so trilling!

It's the earliest and most snow I've seen in London. I wish I could see the countryside all covered with it. I will need to get some snow boots, as my feet were hurting from the cold. I'm visiting New York City in Feb for a school trip, and it'll be below freezing there! I'm sure glad I did my food shopping yesterday, was riding on my bike and it wasn't slippery. I felt like I was in Berlin, and enjoyed it very much. Wouldn't be able to cycle today.

LIttle Girls Cupcakes

I found this today...

...all laid out ready to be eaten! Vegan cupcakes. I had a couple without icing, not as moist but still tasty.

The other week I baked dairy free muffins. Instead of butter I used olive oil and stewed apples. Mixed with carrot, cranberry honey muffin. It was so moist and filling. Made two dozens, by the evening there were two left! Must try making that again.

Left over food.

I often find I steam too much rice for dinner, so what to do with it the following day? Fry it!

This was the best fried rice I've had, didn't even need to add chilli sauce for flavour. I stir fried carrots & potatoes, ginger & garlic, pakchoi & choisum. So fresh and hot, straight off the heat. The key ingredient is oyster sauce.

Yum, I'm hungary all over again from just thinking about it!

Ginseng Soup

I made my very own first Ginseng Soup today. It was incredibly refreshing. I drank bowls of it throughout the day!

I then had it for supper, with egg noodles and vegetable. It's v easy to make, and heathy.

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I was introduced to VJing at a event in College end of last year. Artist Rob Davis preformed a live set that won over the audiences applause. His myspace doesn't really expand on his practice, I think it's more to do with his music band project. Check it out though - it's interesting. His work follows a narrative of sort, referencing popular culture, social injustices, and world affairs, and he creates a live mix of audio and visual together. My explanation doesn't do his work justice...you'll just have to check his work out when he's preforming.

Anyway, came across this today. Thought I'd share a little summer sunshine :-)

I have fond memories of this movie, I saw it with my fiance at the movie cinema, a date and a special trip for me! I use to go to the movies every other day when I lived in Hong Kong. I lived practically next to one. Since moving to London, I see a movie in cinema once a year, maybe. I see more plays in theatre! - That's probably a good thing, since there is art funding involved.

Happy Returns

My fiance returned from a 4 week trip. He was missed, and though friends and family are very pleased it was an empowering experience, we're glad to have him back. We shared homemade cake, cream & strawberries, cherries, Cornish ice-cream, and tea.

I've witness the value of friendship, how important it is to be surrounded by friends you will confide and fellowship with. How empowering we are to each other, especially when we share with each other our lives - the good and hard stuff. It opens doors and overrides polite barriers we may have when we're with someone we may not know very well. Generosity is key to friendship. It involves time, energy, love, creativity....and most important Food! I am very blessed, and feel very honoured to share cake and tea with people I call friends!