Angus & Julia

I'm potty about these guys. Saw them support Martha Wainwright & really, really love the album. Check them out at:

http://www.angusandjuliastone.com
http://www.myspace.com/angusandjuliastone
http://uk.youtube.com/angusandjuliastone

Look at those socks go

One down. One to go ...

The Good, The Bad & The Wonky

A horrible spreading crack has appeared in my beloved silicone loaf tin. I thought for a while that I could carry on regardless but now the dough has started to ooze out of it while baking. Rats! I decided a trip into town to pick up a new tin was in order. Was also hoping it'd give me a break from the tedium of job searching but sadly no one seems to sell these tins anymore. I can't think why. They're really great! Oh well, looks like my bread's going to be a bit more freeform in the future.

To cheer myself up on the way out of the department stores I thought I'd see if I could be cheeky & get some free cosmetics from the scary women on the beauty counters. Full marks go to Elemis who gave me all these lovely goodies. I didn't pay a penny & she didn't even ask me to make an appointment for a make over. More mixed results at the Lancome counter. She sat me down, put concealer under my eyes & told me off for never having worn blusher. Here's a snap of me wearing it. She said it 'brightens my face'. I think I just look a bit pinker than usual. Despite having mentioned getting free samples in the past none were to be had here. Never mind. It was worth a try.

A Low Key Halloween

Usually I like to dress up for Halloween, go out & do something silly but I haven't really got organised this year so (much to Paul's relief probably) we decide to stay in, get some goodies in for the trick or treaters & cook Mexican food instead.

We give our quesadillas a seasonal flavour by adding some garlic roasted squash & also make a (not so seasonal) peach salsa. It's a hit.

One pair down & on to the next one

Here I am modelling my latest pair of finished socks. I've moved on to the Lorna's Laces yarn that I picked up in New York now. I love knitting with this yarn. It's pure merino wool & it's so soft. Can't wait to get these babies finished & on my feet. It's certainly the weather for woolen socks.

Cherry Blossom Chasing

I'm really enjoying this. It's written by a Canadian who decides to hitchhike the length of Japan following the sakura (cherry blossom) from South to North. It brings back lots of memories of the fun & difficulties of being a 'gaijin' (foreigner) in Japan.

Vegan Ice Cream

Wow! Ice cream was always going to be a stumbling block but now I've discovered this I'm not so sure.