Lately I've been out a wee bit, which isn't great on the waist or thighs or any other body part that can suffer excess podginess. But being the "festive" season, it really can't be avoided, unless you want to look like an anti-social twat and accept that you will be beginning the new year with significantly fewer friends... unfortunately the consequences can be a little dire, particularly being in the southern hemisphere. Which means summer, which means beaches, which means more visible flesh. But hey, if you have to do it, you may as well enjoy it the hell out right? So here's a little spread of what I've been munching on during my social outings...
Pears poached in red wine with an almond and macadamia praline...
Toasted ciabatta with chocolate and strawberries dusted with coconut - sounds strange but surprisingly delicious!
Musical genius Jonny Greenwood is back to composing for the silver screen again - exciting stuff indeed. His latest project is with previously collaborated, Paul Thomas Anderson, on his new pseudo-religious drama The Master. If his previous filmscores are anything to go by (There Will Be Blood and Norwegian Wood), there should be some pretty impressed people come release day. Personally, I don't think he needs Radiohead anymore, no need to hide behind Thom's shadow Jonny! Also collaborating for the score is Zed-U, a British jazz trio, who definitely have the right sounds for a spooky and wonderful soundtrack.
Here's a few tasters of Mr. G for the unfamiliar...
Japanese "kaiseki" - beef wrapped around okra
Plum wine jelly and green tea ice cream
