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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
FOOD(IE)
I'm not a chef, nor a baker, nor any kind of wifely person that cooks up a storm in the kitchen. The downfall to this is that I LOVE food. I probably would have a much greater appreciation for it if I cooked every once in awhile. I've been spoiled by London and the countless restaurant possibilities so throughout my years here, I've slowly dissipated in my daily homemade meals to...well NIL. Thank goodness I already have someone who loves me. (HA).
The World's Top 50 came out in London last week knocking El Bulli off the top spot (HOORAY!) We've been DYING to get reservations there for years now to no avail and when they came out end of last year saying they were closing for 2 years (they're open 6 months of the year because of 'research') to find inspiration, we almost collapsed. That said, this knock off the top spot is a swift kick in their behind for getting so pretentious.
El Bulli's kitchen - apparently it has beautiful grounds not close to any city (which I'm all for). I'm just jealous I haven't been 'chosen' to go.
The good news is last year I went to Tokyo for a little over a week and tried Ryugin (a newcomer to the list) and it was amazing. None of that over-the-top stuff you get with all these other top restos. Simple and delicious. The chef even came out, chatted to us via translator (he's so young, mid-30's) and put us in a cab! These are the simple touches that make a resto good. Middle finger to El Bulli - see below (there goes my jealousy again).
(Two fingers means eff off in the UK - smth about when they used to pull the bow back in their bow and arrows, they use two fingers, thus they are telling you to eff off or else...)
Oh and another thing to my Torontonians: my good friend Scott has a TO eating blog - check it out for some new ways to burn your cash.
Ciao from the Library (been pulling the 14 hr shifts here everyday, hence the lack of outfit/trip posts - look out on Monday!)
The World's Top 50 came out in London last week knocking El Bulli off the top spot (HOORAY!) We've been DYING to get reservations there for years now to no avail and when they came out end of last year saying they were closing for 2 years (they're open 6 months of the year because of 'research') to find inspiration, we almost collapsed. That said, this knock off the top spot is a swift kick in their behind for getting so pretentious.
El Bulli's kitchen - apparently it has beautiful grounds not close to any city (which I'm all for). I'm just jealous I haven't been 'chosen' to go.
The good news is last year I went to Tokyo for a little over a week and tried Ryugin (a newcomer to the list) and it was amazing. None of that over-the-top stuff you get with all these other top restos. Simple and delicious. The chef even came out, chatted to us via translator (he's so young, mid-30's) and put us in a cab! These are the simple touches that make a resto good. Middle finger to El Bulli - see below (there goes my jealousy again).
(Two fingers means eff off in the UK - smth about when they used to pull the bow back in their bow and arrows, they use two fingers, thus they are telling you to eff off or else...)
Oh and another thing to my Torontonians: my good friend Scott has a TO eating blog - check it out for some new ways to burn your cash.
Ciao from the Library (been pulling the 14 hr shifts here everyday, hence the lack of outfit/trip posts - look out on Monday!)
Sunday, May 2, 2010
ADR
My gf asked me the other day, if you could have one closet, who's would it be?
Anna Dello Russo. Fashion Director and Icon. Above all, I think it's her confidence. I don't think I could wear half the stuff she does; her long lean legs vs my short muscular ones (muscular is said v loosely...). But I wouldn't complain if she gave it to me. The part I love the most is how her closet is organized and well-displayed. If you know me, you know I'm a control freak. So a neat and well-displayed closet is only the half of it...
photo credit: the sartorialist
Check out her blog: http://www.annadellorusso.com/
Ciao ciao!
PS. Apologies for not uploading my pics yet from China. I've been swamped with work.
PPS. As promised by my loving, sweet, boyfriend, this blog is undergoing a transformation...i can't wait to reveal it to you guys.
Anna Dello Russo. Fashion Director and Icon. Above all, I think it's her confidence. I don't think I could wear half the stuff she does; her long lean legs vs my short muscular ones (muscular is said v loosely...). But I wouldn't complain if she gave it to me. The part I love the most is how her closet is organized and well-displayed. If you know me, you know I'm a control freak. So a neat and well-displayed closet is only the half of it...
photo credit: the sartorialist
Check out her blog: http://www.annadellorusso.com/
Ciao ciao!
PS. Apologies for not uploading my pics yet from China. I've been swamped with work.
PPS. As promised by my loving, sweet, boyfriend, this blog is undergoing a transformation...i can't wait to reveal it to you guys.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY SIS
Apologies for being MIA - the Chinese have not figured out that FB/BLOGSPOT/GOOGLE or any other social device is worth keeping and since I was one of the 100 000 affected by the ash, I only returned back to London on Sunday.
On Sunday was my baby sister's birthday - she's now a big 20! We didn't always like each other, in fact we probably spent most of my teenage years hating each other. Then when we both started growing up, when I was doing my undergrad, we decided to become friends. Not to say that we don't fight every now and again, but our fights are a bit more grown up (versus fighting over closets before) and distance has probably helped decrease them to only significant arguments.
Needless to say, she's my little sister and I love her so so so much. Despite distance and differences, she's still my best friend (probably the only person who's able to put up with all my demands, therefore a great maid-of-honour one day!).
So here's to my sister - have a fabulous 20th year. Cheers to success, health and happiness. I love you.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
MADE IN ITALY PART III
There are more? Yes there are. These pics are mainly from Fabriano (Mass' home town), in his parents house - love it!, him and his brother when they were kids - his moms so pretty!, in his favourite resto (Sbordovino), and in his centre square - where everyone just walks up and down up and down all afternoon long....
Grandissimo!
We're off to Shanghai, China tomorrow for a little less than a week to attend a wedding. It's rainy season I hear, booo :( Looks like the trench is going to see a few more places in the world!
Ciao ciao!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
MADE IN ITALY PART II
While in Italy we stayed in Fabriano for a few days, then went to Perugia for a day, then to Chianti Tuscany for another two days. When we got back to London, I soon realised that too much salami, wine, ham, cheese, and heavy Italian food altogether makes Lisa break out :( I guess next time it'll be in moderation.
Ciao baci
PS. the wifi here at the lib sucks therefore additional pics will be posted when i'm at home.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
MADE IN ITALY PART I
Buona Pasqua (en retard)! I am stuffed with enough food to feed me until next Easter. Hope everyone had a great long weekend!
As much as I bitch about not understanding Italian (they speak 0 english in the small towns), I love going back to Mass' family's home because they're so warm and welcoming, despite the language barrier. (perhaps if I knew what they were saying I might not feel the same. Kidding!) Anyway, unfortunately I haven't had the time to sift through the hundred photos I took (that's a lot for me!) but there will be more to come. For now, here are some of the goodies I picked up in Italy.
Mass brought me to the Cesare Paciotti factory about an hour away and I picked up these two beauties. The brogues were love at first sight. You can't tell but there is a royal blue on the inside and in the sun, the shoes change colour. My favourite pair of brogues by miles, even though the red soles are scuffed :(
Love animal jewelry! Picked up this frog ring from a small town Greve, in Chianti, Tuscany, in their antique market. I loved so many of their rings, but most of them were too big (including this one). We bought it anyway, and now I found a new use for my Tiffany mesh ring: a blockade! ;)
Ciao, from Fabriano to Tuscany to London
As much as I bitch about not understanding Italian (they speak 0 english in the small towns), I love going back to Mass' family's home because they're so warm and welcoming, despite the language barrier. (perhaps if I knew what they were saying I might not feel the same. Kidding!) Anyway, unfortunately I haven't had the time to sift through the hundred photos I took (that's a lot for me!) but there will be more to come. For now, here are some of the goodies I picked up in Italy.
Mass brought me to the Cesare Paciotti factory about an hour away and I picked up these two beauties. The brogues were love at first sight. You can't tell but there is a royal blue on the inside and in the sun, the shoes change colour. My favourite pair of brogues by miles, even though the red soles are scuffed :(
Love animal jewelry! Picked up this frog ring from a small town Greve, in Chianti, Tuscany, in their antique market. I loved so many of their rings, but most of them were too big (including this one). We bought it anyway, and now I found a new use for my Tiffany mesh ring: a blockade! ;)
Ciao, from Fabriano to Tuscany to London
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