Hello lovely people of the internet. I've been on hiatus with family sickness, the smallest person got croup which is a hideous medieval illness that made her bark like a seal.
It's times like this that I am so very glad I live in the 21st century when these conditions are not life threatening as they were a century ago. This could also have something to do with living in a first world country too, so many of those hideous childhood diseases are still prevalent in the third world even now.
This weekend's soundtrack has been the Go Between's last album before the break up, 16 Lover's Lane. I think I'll have this album playing at my wake if I fall off the perch - god, this post is very morbid. Sorry!
I'm enjoying having a go at some of Kylie Kwong's recipes at the moment. I made a Chinese chicken stock this morning and will follow through with a chicken and corn soup using the stock as a base - an oldie but a goodie. Saw Black Swan last night and felt faintly bored throughout, I think it's because I saw the Wrestler by the same director that was so incredibly good a week ago. There was no humanity in Black Swan and it just left me feeling cold whereas the Wrestler was really moving. I'd recommend it if you're looking for a good film.
Hope all is well with you and those you love. xx
Rummage! Lovely to hear from you.
I had the biggest with croup two weeks ago and just as the seal bark died a slow death, the smallest got a middle ear infection.
Needless to say, not much sleep was had by all involved.
Wrestler is a fantastic flick, although I did find it hugely depressing. Loved black swan but found it really disturbing...I reckon it was the contacts that tipped me over.
Enjoy the soup x
Posted by: Kate | July 03, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Hi Nan, the idea of soup must be in the air, or perhaps it is because of the season? Nah...silly me... I also produced a flavoursome pot of soupy goodness this week. Using whatever I had on hand (my usual trick) I came up with pumpkin and zucchini, which may have been unremarkable except for the addition of a good slurp of Worcestershire sauce...even Saffy the cat was hovering around for leftovers!
So sorry to hear that one of your little angels has been unwell...take care sweetie and love to allxxx
Posted by: Pip Evans | July 03, 2011 at 05:29 PM
I loved the Wrestler too! And that soup looks great. I might have to hunt down the recipe!
Posted by: Ruth | July 03, 2011 at 06:15 PM
Croup in this household too.Such an antisocial illness!
PS. 16 Lovers Lane is the one album I NEVER get sick of.....
Posted by: Jo | July 03, 2011 at 07:46 PM
16 LOVERS LANE FOREVER!
Posted by: bawkbawk | July 03, 2011 at 08:34 PM
I know that barking like a seal from my oldest son. Is your daughter o.k. again?
Posted by: Brenda | July 04, 2011 at 04:28 AM
Poor small! Love to you all. x
Posted by: Kirsty | July 05, 2011 at 08:15 AM
i loved the wrestler and felt indifferent about the black swan, maybe too much hype, i also love kylies chicken & corn soup :)
Posted by: paula | July 08, 2011 at 08:30 AM