Warm and Dry

Owen went to the Velvet Lobster for lunch today… and forgot to take us! LOL! I guess that he is saving it for a special occassion, made extra special with a lovely little gift like a silver locket!! Just kidding… but sweetie… it does sound nice… when are you taking us?

Well, after my photo of the squirrel, MysteryHK was inspired and wrote his own squirrelly post. I must say his inspiration put a big smile upon my face. His post is Muppet Show oriented and food oriented too… but go have a look… (not for the easily upset and offended!!)

I must say it is always so nice when Owen cooks. He made lovely Moroccan Chicken Wraps today. And to ensure I felt really pampered, Arthur laid the table. Bliss…. All I need is now is some calorie free chocolate!!

Today was a doubly special day. It was Father’s Day and My Birthday. We celebrated by going to Chessington for the day. It is nice to celebrate as a family. Uncle Randolph and Grandmama joined us to celebrate.

We then went to Chinese at Shangai in Staines. Keri popped by to say Happy Birthday. It was really special. We even had a present for Arthur!

Did you know they did Nutella in 750g jars?

Yes Ran, eat your heart out while I did into this jar!!!

(P.S. Ran if you come avisiting I will get you a jar of your very own!)

I found some more new recipes? on a blog website. They have some unusual items like Pecan Rolls (Yummy!) and Luau Recipes -? Hawaiin recipes. They do sound so appetitizing.

They also have monthly competitions. It would be so great if they had a kenwood processor that I won as a prize, or even a bread maker! What would you like to win?

The only drawback for me? is that all the measurements are in american measures, but that can be overcome quite easily, I hope.

I think they also have a broken link on the Orange Banana Freeze recipe. Does anyone have that recipe, it sounds delicious.

And if someone can tell me what shortening is, there is another recipe I would really love to try. mmmm.

Arthur-Valentine? are you coming to cook with Mummy?

Oh Lindt. So Devine. So Scrumptious. Oh Lindt!

I am not sure if you remember but I used to be a vegetarian. I actually spent several year as a vegetarian. It was never quite for the love of vegetables. The truth is I used to feel sorry for the animals. And in case you are wondering… NO I do not feel sorry for them any more. I made a choice and am really happy with my decision. I would not change it for anything. And besides I do enjoy meat.

And please do not go into it. I do not need to justify my decision so do not even bother questioning it.

The thing is this, you need to eat fruit and vegetables to live a healthy life style. It is recommended that you eat at least 5 portions a day. This is not always easy but there are things that can make it easier. Things I have done, have included to Drink My Daily Veggies? or fruit like in smoothies, I have even made fruit jellies and mulched them into food. Currently my favourite daily portion is apricots. Just 3 dried apricots counts as one portion. Yum. Now if they could include chocolate as a fruit and veg portion!!

Yum. Chinese for dinner!

Arthur as always is greeted like a king!

Do you know they missed us! Missed going there too!