artichoke

Artichoke is one of those veges which my kitchen is not acquainted with.

I don't really know what I'd do with an artichoke really.

But that doesn't stop me from appreciating all its beauty and exotic-ness.

And taking photos at the supermarket looking like a tourist.

stack

Delicious stack from Mad Spud at Surry Hills for lunch today with KC. 

So delish!

Reminds me of my Melbourne days for sure...

Apologies for the absence lately.

I have still been taking photos but just didn't manage to upload them...

but yeah, I'm back!

snap and go

When I woke up this morning, I knew I was running late.

But I still managed to take this shot in between pulling up my jeans and putting my phone into my bag.

Maybe I shouldn't stare into the photo...it's bad for the eyes! *look away*

portrait

It'll be interesting taking a self portrait once each month and see how I change over the course of a year!

So, this is what I look like this month.

My hairs actually quite long but I had just pulled over the skivvy over my head.

burst of flavours...

Had a great catch up with EW at Bentley's today...before she leaves for HK :(

I found a silicon bead in one of my dishes, so this dish was given as an apology from the manager.

White chocolate sphere encasing a burst of orange puree/juice inside, while sprinkled with beetroot powder.

I put the whole thing into my mouth.

One bite.

whoa whoa whoa.

SO good.

I could eat 5 more of this!

early in the morning...

A new day brings so much hope and promises.

an awkward situation here...

scenario:

2 newlyweds.

enjoying their meal and conversation.

in comes an intruder.

one very hungry magpie indeed.

twice the size.

who is going to win, the lorikeets or magpie?

and who is going to go home hungry?

the answer surprised me.

lunch

On my much deserved lunch break.

(Chicken, sundried tomato, carrots, salad leaves, mayo...and butter!)

why go to japan....

when you get cherry blossoms right at your doorstep?

ok, maybe not quite doorstep but close enough ;)

i just stood and admired in awe. 

this is just. so. pretty.

just had to squeeze in another photo today. 

this couple...they're noisy and loud.

might be having a fight from the look of it.

doctor's order

Was hard to select the photo to post today because so many were taken.

But I've decided to post something simple.

And remind you to eat your 5+ a day!

centre of attention

I saw this stunning centrepiece at dinner tonight before the prayer meeting.

Gorgeous.

It looks so happy and cheerful. 

Like a bit of sunshine on your face on a chilly day.

there's no place like home

After a pretty full-on day filled with errands

i clicked my heels 3 times...

"There's no place like home"

and magically i found myself in my room.

p.s. this 'poster' function on my camera made me look like i have burnt skin.

p.p.s. the shoes is clean (i.e. new)

p.p.p.s. i do realise that the socks + shoes do not go together.

p.p.p.p.s. although do you think i could ever start a polka dot + heels trend?

caffeine

Guess what?

The writer of this post can now make a:

latte

cappuccino.

flat white.

flattering much?

Took a barista course today. 

Not that I want to work at Starbucks.

But it's a good skill to have.

p.s. i didnt make the above latte. my instructor did. i can do the love heart tho! almost.

acquaintance

After church, I bumped into this little guy whilst waiting for my coffee order.

He looked like he was having the winter blues initially.

But as I talked to him he began to slowly wag his tail.

And as I bent down to play with him, his tail was on full swing.

korean

After an afternoon of The Mentalist, we needed to feed our body.

It always disappoints me when a restaurant you used to like is now nowhere near as good as it used to be. You can't call that a mushroom salad when mushrooms aren't the star.