More things from last week.

Well I did do some other things last week that I didn't get round to posting about.

One things was that on Tuesday I became a lady who lunched - in fact a three hour lunch. The shop (who's windows you can see above) Michaelmas House have a preview launch of their Christmas range. Part of the launch is either a Champagne breakfast or lunch at the restaurant over the square called Softleys. It was really nice - good company and food - although I must say a drink at lunch time seems to have alot more impact than one at night. I even managed not to spend any money in the shop. If you live anywhere near here please do have a look at the shop as it has such beautiful items for sale and a wide range of prices too.

I also managed to cook another new meal. A Jamie Oliver one from his new book - a Spicy pork and chilli-pepper goulash. It was great (even though I say so myself). If you have a look at the UK Amazon site the recipe is there as one of the samples. The house was filled with the smell of it. Hmmmm

Comments

Thimbleanna said…

Sigh. If only I could qualify for the "If you live anywhere near here" sentence. It looks like such a fun place to visit!

7 November 2007 at 19:18

verobirdie said…

Spicy pork and chilli-pepper goulash ????? I must have it! I love every single word of the name of that receipt. Thnaks for telling us.

7 November 2007 at 19:43

Finished!!!

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Roman Stripe

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