the fig

this is it
the fig.
a yummier alternative to 'the prune'!

About a boy

Happy 17th birthday.
We miss you so.

china series (iii)

a 7th century temple in suzhou or nanqing, I can't remember

sticky rice was used to hold the stones together

the real colours

china series (ii)

just like in the old days,

in suzhou

china series (i)

plum trees in nanqing, china



here's a close up

thanks, d!

violet eyes (sing to the tune of hungry eyes from dirty dancing)

Your Eyes Should Be Violet

Your eyes reflect: Mystery and allure What's hidden behind your eyes: A quiet passion

What Color Should Your Eyes Be?

oh wow... really?

random

2 evil things:

1. potatoes... roasted, scalloped, in curries, whatever.
2. cupcakes... that word brings into mind thick, sickeningly sweet, heavy pink frosting. sends chills down my spine. next time you offer me a cupcake, tell me it's a muffin.

birthdays birthdays birthdays

chicken tikka thingy on a hot plate

dessert!

pistachio ice-cream made with creamy goat's milk

valedictory dinner

the appetizer:
chilled jellyfish & chicken julienne with marinated carrots, "san choy bao" with roasted pine-nuts, crispy fried vermicelli & mustard seed soy dressing

main course:
harissa spiced lamb loin with chickpea & potato puree, sauteéd green beans, red wine jus & warm tomato relish