Caldo Verde

This is a favorite. What's not to love about about a chorizo, potato and cabbage soup. It's a portuguese speciality. From Delia - recipe here

(best for winter - it's on the heavier side)

We thought a series would be a good thing to take with us on hols to Barbados. We should be reading more but as that was covered at beach time, we thought something light would be more fun. And series are so great to watch when you can watch more than one episode at once (ie via netflix). We decided on Dexter. Love it. We've seen the first four episodes - very dark but love love love it. If you haven't watched it yet, don't watch it alone - bit scary.

What's it about?
Dexter Morgan, Miami Metro Police Department blood spatter analyst, has a double life. When he's not helping the Homicide division solve murders, he spends his time hunting and killing bad guys who slip through the justice system.

AND, if you haven't got into The Wire - you must!

The Cake

OOh how i love the Women's Weekly Birthday Cake book. I certainly recognize this one. But, was it for 5? You must keep this book for me, even if it's falling apart. I love it.

Pen's Ballerina Party

Looks like fun. I love the trampoline shot of the diving ballerina. Wish I was there xx

Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette

I love Halloumi - one of the few cheeses I eat. I have only ever had it fried with lemon juice (delicious) or with a chili jam on bbq'ed Halloumi at Simone's place years ago. Here's a new recipe, from deliaonline.com (love) from Ginny. She has tested it and gives it the thumbs up.

recipe here

Is it wrong that I want a hot dog right now?

It's Friday!

Nature Shots

Taken on a recent walk. Haven't been doing much of those lately - starting to get chilly!

Man Shops Globe

This is a brand new show that follows a buyer from the Anthropologie store - one of my faves (meanwhile, Nick wont even step inside it - too much stuff for him) - as he buys around the world. Oh, to have a job like that.

This Week's Flowers

Bit blurry, but you get the idea. So pretty, from the farmer's market across the road.

Ugly Beautiful

I think these shoes are amazing. But not quite for me! They are from the Alexander McQueen show in Paris. Can you just imagine??

Juicing

I love vegetable juices, but sometimes, it's too much effort. These shots are from a recent spinach, carrot and ginger juice. Yum.

LonNY

This is a new online design magazine - in the vein of Domino (how i wish that was still around). Haven't had a chance to look at it properly but from what i've seen so far, looks like it's definitely worth a look. On magazines, I can't believe that two of my reads, Cookie and Gourmet are going. So many magazines disappearing. No fun.

Lonny here

More stuff for the apartment

I love the look of this bench, no room for it in our apartment, but if we had a bigger one, I think I would just have to order it.

First Aid Box

I think this is so cute. And our bathroom is so plain, that it might add a nice splash of colour in a very practical way. Thoughts?
Available here