I had never cooked a lamb shoulder before Saturday night but it was something I had been wanting to do for ages. The version I had at Chiswick was amazing - that slow cooked flavour that you get from it is something else! I will tinker with this a little I'm sure - maybe less time, maybe add some … [Read more...]
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Jasper Knight: London 1956
August 11, 2012 by 22 Comments
Have you ever gone and bought yourself something as a pat on the back? A go Pookie! Look at you! Here, have this - well done! No?Well, I did. A few months back. I have an unabashed love for paintings. For artwork. From some of my own stuff I've done, to what the girls do, local artists and friends … [Read more...]
Six
August 10, 2012 by 400 Comments
You know what happened when I was away? My blog turned 6.I knew it when it happened and even raised a glass with Mrs Woog in it's honour, but I just forgot to blog about it. Ironic really.Most years I try and pull together a giveaway for you guys, to thank you for coming here most days and having a … [Read more...]
Selfie Central
August 9, 2012 by 47 Comments
Alternate title #1: Shit I bought in New York Alternate title #2: What my extra 21.4kg's of baggage was made up of Alternate title #3: Bloggers are weird Because I keep being asked I thought I better do some sharing on the stuff that I bought. This doesn't cover it all, but it's a start. It was … [Read more...]
Checking out. Picking up. Dropping off.
August 5, 2012 by 67 Comments
I can't try and explain what these past two weeks have been for me. I have had the most amazing time, better than I even thought it could be. I've soaked up every minute, lived and breathed in every second and created memories that I know will flash before my eyes when I die. I've laughed until I … [Read more...]
Business time
August 4, 2012 by 11 Comments
Well we are here in a sea of poly cotton viscose blends and screaming American women with bags filled with "swag". It's been quite overwhelming, what with all that viscose and screaming, and learning - so much learning! It's certainly a change of scene and pace from our last week.The sessions have … [Read more...]
The Burger Joint
August 3, 2012 by 26 Comments
I have eaten some pretty amazing food this trip - been to some great bars and restaurants and fast food places but tonight I think I had my favourite meal of the whole trip - The Burger Joint. Eden and her man Dave took Mrs W and I out to a little hidden gem not far from or hotel. You head to … [Read more...]
No apologies for my love of Anthropologie
August 2, 2012 by 17 Comments
I think it was when I first moved to the country that I discovered Anthropologie. I saw something sweet in a magazine from them, went online and BAM! Inlove.com.au/hard I would often find myself up early with a small child watching Dora trawling their website and filling my "basket" with as many … [Read more...]
Tuesday night has never been so good
August 1, 2012 by 23 Comments
Last Tuesday night I was at Mrs Woog's place getting ready to leave for our trip. Next Tuesday night I will be home, with my beautiful family, in the freezing cold sitting next to the fire drinking a wine. Tonight? Well, tonight I was in New York.And what better to do than go out to a fabulous … [Read more...]
Feeding the soul and the stomach
July 31, 2012 by 23 Comments
It's a lovely summers day here today - overcast with a lovely breeze, warm but not too hot. It's just New York. In the summer time. And I like it very much. First stop of the day was to the Upper West Side to Zabar's a New York institution. Mrs Woog knew that I would love it, and love it I did. A … [Read more...]
In the Evening
July 31, 2012 by 21 Comments
Mid mornings to late(ish) afternoons are our peaks here. We are up and out that door exploring while most of you are all sleeping and then we come home and trot out a blog post. It's like our homework and we giggle to ourselves as we tap tappity tap out our posts and then file them with a "IT'S UP" … [Read more...]
Maintenance Monday
July 30, 2012 by 28 Comments
What better to do on a Monday morning OTHER than doing the School run and clean the house? Oh, let me see. A run in my fancy new Nikes down the Hudson River as the city woke up. A mani/pedi, an eyebrow wax, some shopping and lunch In NY? Alrighty then!I named today "Maintenance Monday" and first … [Read more...]
This place
July 30, 2012 by 22 Comments
So. Here's the thing. I'm in LOVE with this town. And I know earlier in the day I said that I wanted to Live in Brooklyn Heights. That was BEFORE I went to the upper west side. THIS is where I want to live.One of the readers of BabyMac, let's call her Trish, cause that's her name, invited us to … [Read more...]
Sunday
July 29, 2012 by 25 Comments
Last night for a refreshing change, we were in bed early and not blind drunk which meant that we were fresh as Daisies this morning for our Sunday morning trip over to Brooklyn. Because we are ladies, and clearly think we are far fancier than we actually are, we called Percy the driver to come and … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {S2 Episode 1}
July 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
After last season's CLIFFHANGER Over the Back Fence is BACK for Season 2! But are things the same as they were before...?With Baby-Mac upping her show pony factor in New York someone has to step in to the breach. Is this stranger the same stranger killing Wombats? He can't be all bad - neighbour is … [Read more...]
Two Englishmen in New York
July 28, 2012 by 29 Comments
The thing I love most about travelling is that you are completely out of your comfort zone. Everything is different - the money, the cost of things, the people, culture, shops and restaurants. Slowly but surely you suddenly recognise streets and start to know your way around, you get more confident … [Read more...]
Qantas Business Class: Sydney to NYC
July 26, 2012 by 36 Comments
The thing about flying Business Class is that's it's dangerous. Once you've had a taste, I fear that I may never be able to turn right on a plane again. Yep, it was that good. Mrs Woog and I had the pleasure of flying in the pointy end of the plane on our way over here. I was lucky enough to be … [Read more...]
This will just have to do right now
July 26, 2012 by 44 Comments
I just realised that I left my DSLR camera to laptop connector AT HOME. I know, Mrs Woog is just as angry at me as I am at myself. And as you all would be too. I have spent the past 24 hours taking snaps of each meal, each champagne and wine, each sleep and part of the journey so far and now? Well, … [Read more...]
Mrs Munro’s hot suggestions
July 23, 2012 by 13 Comments
My friend Mrs Munro came over for dinner last night and because she is a lady when she asked what she could bring it took me approximately 3.4 seconds before I replied "Your fancy hot olives, YOUR FANCY HOT OLIVES!". They are that good. If you fancy an olive with a drink (which I often find I do) … [Read more...]
Saturday
July 22, 2012 by 15 Comments
Saturday we caught up with family for a wonderful afternoon of sunshine, cousins catching up and playing, eating, chatting and drinking...with unlimited french on tap, boy did I give it a nudge! Anyone that reads my blog or knows me, knows that these are my very favourite kinds of afternoons … [Read more...]
