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Feelings come from all different places.
Food can fulfill your feeling of hunger…it could heal the feeling of sadness…it could even provide feelings of bliss.
Food to me is all of those combined. When I correlate 'my feelings' with food, I associate it with different moments…different memories. When I seek comfort, good food always entertains me.
So when I travel to different cities and I spot that one 'to-die-for' Chinese dumplings, or that one Thai dish that I never knew existed, its a pretty great feeling. Really. I'm sure most of you guys can relate, or you have your list of favorite foods.Read More
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cannes, france
Just beautiful...
You know when you try a type of food for the first time, and it's so good there's so much involved? Not just the texture, or the color, or the size. It becomes emotional. It becomes a memory that will stay on the tip of your tongue. Probably for a really long time.
That's what happened here. At Cannes, France. The local strawberries…yeah, I could just start and finish with this. Everyday.
I just got back from Cannes (located in the French Riviera) a few weeks ago, had a great opportunity to attend the Cannes Film Festival as a guest. Checking this off my bucket list now! The city, the beaches, the food, the shopping...just not enough time to see and do everything really. Oh, and I over packed. Just a little. My wardrobe was ambitious, because you just never know how many outfits a lady would need per day due to the weather right? I mean it's Cannes! Uh, hopefully I'm not the only one that thought this way.
busan once again
부산 횟집
On our way to Vietnam in January, I spent a few days in Seoul + a quick overnight trip to Busan. For those who haven't checked out Busan yet, it's the 2nd largest city & the largest port in South Korea located in the Southeastern tip. Even with limited time, we were able to make room for one proper meal. We were all business when it came down to deciding on where we would dine for our only evening in Busan. So we went to the expert. Busan Hwejip-부산 횟집, was recommended by Busan resident and amazing blogger Sally Shim (who hails from Portland). This just had to be one of the best, if not the most memorable dining experience for me in Busan. I've been to this city a handful of times, and was never thoroughly impressed with their seafood in the past. As they are really known for that. This time around, I think I underestimated what this city has to offer. Although the selection of food options in general are less than Seoul, I have to give it to them when it comes to shellfish.
Place with no name (hörnet Nguyen Trung Troc/Le Loi): best bun thit nuong in town
When I lived in Seoul for 3 years, the one thing I regretted the most was not traveling around Asia as much as I should have. Yeah, I visited a few cities here and there. Well, I guess you can say it's all about timing. Perhaps I would not have enjoyed it as much traveling alone then. Finding the right travel partner does make all the difference! It wasn't until after I left Korea did I finally visit Vietnam. So here we go. Prior to this trip, I had a long list of expectations. Mainly food. Okay, Vietnam has exceeded my expectations by miles. After picking the brains of 2 amazing bloggers/writers- Jen Yi from 'Sites and Bites' and Jan Ekholm who live in Vietnam, their list of favorites not only made our trip worthwhile, it made me anticipate my return trip. Hopefully sooner than later~
When I travel to different countries, I have to 'reset' my mind, body, emotions, habits, and attitude so that I can 'just be present'. Upon arrival, I wasn't anxious to know what was going to happen the next day. Everyday felt like I was really given 'just that day' to live and eat, and wanted to take advantage of every moment. If I didn't, it would pass by under a blink.
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Steamed shrimp tossed in creamy mustard, brown rice, ketnip (Korean sesame leaf) & coriander pesto
Combination of three: bulgogi beef + two variations of tofu + washed kimchi; tofu cream infused with black sesame and garlic
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Quinoa, stir fried dried anchovy, spinach, butternut squash, watercress, red cabbage, quail egg, red pepper paste
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the still life-hudson valley new york
Cows at Sprout Creek Farm-Poughkeepsie, NY
"Memory lives in the body. Just like taste does. Food is not simply about finding ingredients-it's something that runs parallel to life, politics, gossip and histories…it's something that we re-create every time we gather with our friends to grow and eat our foods. And we create new memories."
-Aruna D'Souza
The quote above pretty much sums up my life vision…my everyday vision. Some of you may remember my previous posts about my farm experiences: Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Bean Table, salt farms in Korea, and visiting any farm for that matter. So today I'll be sharing about the Hudson River Valley.
going back to the roots-let's start again...
My sweet addiction: shaved milk+fresh house made red bean paste+house made rice cakes.
Okrumong 오루몽 was among some my favorites.
So I was thinking about writing a serious post on all of the places I went to during my 2 month stay in Korea. Oh what the heck, I just had to start this post off with a large image of my favorite Korean dessert-Red Bean Bingsoo (aka 'Pat bingsoo'). Growing up in a Korean home, you just knew that it was the best treat when your mom busts out the ice shaver that takes like 30 minutes to shave a cup of ice, pours milk and bean powder, throws some fruit and rice cakes, and of course the glorious red bean paste. Then when you have 2 younger brothers, forget it. Game over. You can barely get spoon of this down without a battle. I wasn't a huge fan of red bean paste during the early years, as I just couldn't figure out why it tasted the way it did. Definitely an acquired taste. Did you know that a persons taste buds changes every 7 years??? Is what a teacher friend told me once...which I can definitely relate to because I hated fish growing up, and now it's my first choice of protein. Random story. But true. Anyhow-I love how simplicity of this dish, and the key is to have shaved milk, house made red bean paste, and house made Korean rice cakes. Definitely tempting to make my own version of this in Brooklyn. Next summer that is :)
So my favorite part of this trip was the red bean bingsoo. There were some amazing things that I tried for the first time, or new discoveries. However, the *winner* was definitely this dessert. I think I ate it uh...every week? haha. This explains the extra kilos my body picked up along the way.
The Korean American Film Festival New York is going on this week October 24th-26th! This year's theme on 'The Korean War' will feature documentaries and films that touch this subject on all angles. If you're in New York, please come out and support these filmmakers, their stories, and our community. Click on this link 'KAFFNY' for more details, and to purchase tickets on their website (tickets can be purchased at the door as well). I will be there all 3 days-come by and say hello^^
the untold story of south korea's salt farms
The most eye opening experience that I had recently was a 2-day road trip in South Korea's beautiful Jeollanam-do (절라남도) province towards the tail end of my trip this month. What I have learned, tasted, uncovered, and felt was truly an experience that stands alone.
Through this journey, I hope to be more truthful in my work and in what I share moving forward. This was the first time visiting Korea's salt farms, and what I have discovered was both beautiful and sad. What I'm about to share may come to a shock to most of you. Perhaps this story will encourage you to rethink about the salt we intake, especially if you reside in Korea. If it doesn't, I have no other comments. This story really, really hit home for me.
So it begins here…
Kim Mak-dong (김막동) has been farming salt for over 40 years in Hae-nam, Jeollanam-do province (해남 절라남도). What encouraged him to start clay farming was a visit from a Buddhist monk early on during his career, which recognized that his salt farm is located in very special grounds near the South Sea (which is bounded by the southwestern part of the Sea of Japan, and by the southeastern part of the Yellow Sea). Just to give you a brief description of how sea salt is formed: the sun evaporates the dilute seawater brine. In general, there are 3 main methods used to produce salt: solar, evaporation, & rock mining. For the evaporation process, it takes 7-10 consecutive sunny days to produce sea salt.
Most of the sea salt farms in Korea use black PVC tarps for the evaporation process. Why? Well, this material expedites the evaporation due to the color and material, in which this process is considered a modern way of farming salt. You can see this method used in many salt farms around the world. Today, there is literally just one clay salt farm left in all of South Korea (to my knowledge) that produces natural sea salt-Kim Mak-dong's clay salt farm 'Topanyum (토판염).'
*seoul for a moment*
Photo taken at O Kitchen 3 in Gwanghwamun Seoul, artist Oh Jeong-Mi
Dear fellow readers-just want to leave a note to share that I'm currently in Seoul for a few months working on a project. Been a bit tied up so will be sharing my adventures with all of you soon~ Thanks for your patience and see you all soon^^
countlan magazine feature-korean salted mackerel
Thanks to Sarah Lambersky & staff at Countlan Magazine for the recent feature on my Korean Salted Mackerel Recipe! Countlan based in Denmark, is a quarterly online magazine that explores how people entertain at home all over the world. Captured with gorgeous photos, Countlan really helps you see the beauty of individual stories through their lens.
Perfect recipe for summer if you love fish, hope you all enjoy this as much as I do~
take 31 new york
Fried + Stuffed Anaheim Peppers (고추 튀김)
Confession. This is my first post on a Korean restaurant in New York since I moved here. Definitely not the first Korean spot I've hit, but I realized I would be too selfish NOT to share~
I was originally introduced to this cafe/bunshik/restaurant/bar (ok wait, what exactly is it???) by chef friend Jung Sik Yim from Jung Sik Dang. It was supposed to be a quick stop over to say hello to staff/owners, and we were just coming from dinner prior. I was beyond stuffed & sad that I wasn't able to dive into the food that they served right before my eyes. Yes, this girl sometimes cannot fit more food in her tummy after packing in a 10-course meal. So I made it a point that I had to return. Return I did. Uh, like 3-4 more times. Each time with different friends so that I could see their reaction. Is this weird? Actually, I just wanted to come here like every week. Most of these friends were foodies and hard-core critics, but guess what? It ended up being on their list of favorites in New York by the end of the evening!
So honestly guys-this is no fancy restaurant or a romantic date spot. It's your comfort zone. The place you definitely want to be when you need a drink, and eat food that will give you some serious pleasure. The interior is great (for New York) and you will feel like you're in some cafe in Korea. Strange. You'll end up craving some of the dishes the very next day. Is this a good thing? Hell yes. I'm just thrilled that there is place in NY where the bar/bunshik food resembles a lot of my favorites from Seoul. Except this is all under one roof.
Take 31 offers a pretty extensive menu, and could be confusing at first glance. However, asking the staff to recommend their faves is usually the way to go. Or just look at my list below! Plus, this is not on the main 32nd street in Koreatown (which is great) so you don't see the crazy foot traffic of tourists. Maybe a bit hard to spot with all the construction around it, but well worth the effort to navigate if you are looking for a good find.
By the way-if you're bilingual (Korean/English), just note the whole staff speaks English! I keep embarrassing myself sometimes speaking full on Korean at these Korean restaurants, and they respond in English. Haha...but I'm sure they'll appreciate the attempt^^
hello prospect park
Setting things up...
As most of you know, I moved to New York early January of this year. After temporary residency at my friends place, to staying with family when I first arrived, I finally settled in my own home in Prospect Park Brooklyn just a few months ago. I was caught up with a busy schedule when I first moved in for months, but now finally exploring my neighborhood. I'm thrlled to have a kitchen space where I can test recipes again, and throw random dinner parties + just going to the park to have picnis with friends. Yes, this is why I am here. This is why I need to be here. Prospect Park. My new home.
So I have some extra time on my hands at the moment, and will be taking advantage of 'Sarah's Holiday+Food Research' to a different level. Time to get my hands dirty again in the kitchen, outside, and at restaurants...seriously.
singapore food and travel magazine
I was recently interviewed by Muriel Amable, writer for Singapore's Food and Travel Magazinefor their April 2013 issue. They picked my brain on my favorite eats in Seoul for their readers...these places bring back such sweet memories, and I cannot wait to visit real soon!
It's an honor to be featured! Thanks Muriel~
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Photos of Sarah: Christine Han Photography
Jungdeunjip photos: Thomas Walsh
blue hill at stone barns
I've been in New York for close to 3 months now. I can't love the food enough, and the hustle & bustle really puts you in your place. How can you not love this city? However, as much as I'm an urban girl and love to be out and about…the times that I thoroughly enjoy the most is when I get a moment to breathe. You'll hear many New Yorkers say they like to leave the city for a quick weekend trip, just to get away from the madness. It didn't occur to me that I desired to partake in this as well. Something that most people may not know about me is that my ultimate dream is to have a small farm of my own. A girl from Chicago, who loved living in Seoul, love city lights, and now a member of the daily grind in New York is still planning on making this dream happen. So when I stepped foot into Blue Hill, I instantly felt a connection. Almost like I was home. I seriously didn't want to leave.
Words are limitless to describe my recent experience at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. A few of my co-workers introduced me to this place on our drive back to the city, after some long meetings in Connecticut late January.
If you're fortunate to take a break and leave town, even if it's for a one-day trip, it's so well worth it if you want to get recharged. It definitely doesn't take long for me to be 'whole' again. I just need to squeeze in a little 'Sarah time' here and there and I'm in a happy place:)
camera shy
I recently did a brief photo shoot with amazing photographer Christine Han from Brooklyn~
She's the eyes behind 'Pantry Confidential' with Hana Choi, and her wedding photography is in it's own category. Really. She made me look better than I ever could with her lens. Thank you, thank you Christine!!!
All photos shot in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown.
Will keep you posted on where these photos will be featured...
just a little teaser of what new york food is all about...
Greens from the Union Square farmers market
Ok folks, this post is simply a teaser. Not a 'full' post featuring one particular restaurant of any kind, but wanted to share some photos of oh maybe 40% of what I've eaten so far in a month? Yes, I've went up a size in pants I think (thank goodness for leggings!), can feel the double chin forming, and having a hard time zipping up my winter coat. Let me tell you, even with all the walking that I do here in NY, I think I need to add another form of exercise to maintain my eating habits, haha. No joke. Well, a girls gotta do her 'due diligence' with food research right?
I've had some amazing meals with good friends showing me around town so far. Trying to figure out if it's a good thing that I have friends that love food more than me, or if this will only increase the sensitivity of my palate so that I will have zero tolerance to anything bad. Well, I'm blessed either way~
Note-no Korean restaurants are featured on this post as I would like to feature them one by one...I won't let you wait too long~
and so it begins...
"Open your eyes…there's no time to waste anymore. The answer is right in front of you."
-Excerpt from 'My Berlin Kitchen.'
I think this quote sums it up. Fellow readers, you may have noticed that I'm no longer in Seoul. I know I've been somewhat vague about my travels, where my next 'big city of settlement' will be…but I wanted to share this important moment in my life with all of you. You have been so faithful in following my food journal, travels, and have been truly supportive over the years. Thank you, thank you~


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Growing up, perogies were never on my radar.
My mom didn't make or buy them, and apparently I didn't have any Ukrainian friends. I think I was actually in high school before I saw someone eating them and thought, "What the heck are those?"
And then, in my mid-20s, I moved to Winnipeg. Those of you with Manitoba ties are nodding your head knowingly. Western Canada, and Manitoba in particular, is home to scads of Ukrainians. Perogy (also spelled perogi, perogie, pierogi, pyrohy and pirogi just to name a few) — and cabbage rolls, and borscht — are as ubiquitous as pizza out there, whether you're of Eastern European background or not. They're on restaurant menus, part of the family Thanksgiving buffet, and the epicentre of many a church supper. Rumour had it they went through 1,000 dozen a day at Alycia's, a tchotchke-filled (and recently, sadly, defunct) Ukrainian resto and Winnipeg North End institution.
I haven't bothered with perogies too much in Ontario. They have to be good, or they're not worth having. The frozen sort you find in the grocery store are, indeed, not worth having, and these days, there's not a lot of time in my schedule for from-scratch preparation (nor do I know a qualified baba to guide me).
I think, though, I have found just the place for those of us looking for the ultimate in this buttery, little carb-ridden treat. Café Teremok, a little Russian-Ukrainian spot tucked in a strip mall on Erb Street, makes some of the smoothest, silkiest perogies I've found this side of the Peg.
The little restaurant, tucked in alongside Dana Shortt Gourmet and Moksha Yoga, opened about 11 years ago, and is owned and operated by a Kazakhstani couple. There's more to eat than perogies, of course, some of it traditional European fare, and some of it old-fashioned North American: homemade soups (including borscht, pea and ham, meatball, spinach and solyanka), shepherd's pie, beef stew, pastries (sweet and savoury) and sandwiches (egg, chicken or tuna salad, BLT, turkey, ham and havarti).
But it's the perogies that will have you coming back. There were three types available when I was in for lunch: potato cheddar, potato onion, or pelmeni, which are filled with ground pork and beef. I sampled both of the meatless types and can report that they're equally delicious. The potato filling is absolutely silky smooth and lump-free, the dough is firm with a bit of chew — never gluey — and the entire dumpling is slick with butter. Opt for a side of bacon if you like, but you won't miss it if you don't. A little shmear of sour cream, which comes on the side, and you'll be in heaven.
Perogies cost $6 for six, but score a deal if you buy them frozen and prep them at home ($6/dozen). You can also get them as part of a combo, as we did. A half-dozen plus a bowl of borsch goes for $10.50. The borscht, too, is worth trying. A brothy soup with chunks of beet, cabbage, onion, tomato, carrot and potato, it's garnished with a dollop of sour cream and a smattering of fresh dill. Healthy, flavourful and belly-warming.
An egg salad sandwich was satisfying, if unremarkable, as was a bowl of meatball soup (in chicken broth with veg, $10.50 for both as a combo). A spinach-feta Danish ($1.75) wasn't my favourite — the filling was scant and short on flavour and the pastry was too sweet for my liking.
No matter. It's the heavenly little dumplings I'll be headed back for. A little taste of Manitoba right here in K-W.
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By Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
5/13/2014 (6 months ago)
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Climate researchers from NASA have announced the glaciers of West Antarctica have "passed the point of no return" meaning they will melt irreversibly over the coming centuries, contributing to a sea-level rise of at least 4 feet, inundating coastal regions around the world.
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5/13/2014 (6 months ago)
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Keywords: kids, global warming, global climate change, solution, Antarctica, glacier
LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Scientists from NASA have announced in a statement that the massive glaciers of West Antarctica will melt and that we have "passed the point of no return." The melting of these glaciers will accelerate over time and within the next few centuries sea level will rise by at least four feet and possibly up to 12.
The study, which will soon be published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, was delivered in brief by NASA scientists who presented observational evidence that warmer seawater was the culprit, and that the unique features of the continent and its landscape meant the melting would be irreversible.
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"We present observational evidence that a large section of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet has gone into a state of irreversible retreat; it has passed the point of no return," the scientists said.
"This retreat will have major consequences for sea level rise worldwide. It will raise sea levels by 1.2m, or 4ft, but its retreat will also influence adjacent sectors of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet which could triple this contribution to sea level."
The study used 40 years of observations of six major glaciers in Antarctica to reach their conclusions. The researchers said the melting would take centuries, but it was also inevitable.
There is no question that the Earth's climate is warming. This is a natural process. Throughout history, Earth's climate has warmed and cooled as the environment changed in one way or another. What makes the current situation unique is the pace of change. Because this change is being caused largely or entirely by human pollution and environmental degradation, it is rapidly accelerated. The current pace of change is so fast that species cannot adapt in time and are going extinct.
Scientists say we are experiencing the sixth mass-extinction event in planetary history. The shifts in climate are causing disruption to established orders as farmland, forest, and natural habitats move. As sea levels rise, more extreme weather events are predicted for the world. Severe social and political disruption are expected.
Despite this, there is a tiny, but vocal minority of people who argue that climate change is not happening. Despite obtaining their best evidence from the badly discredited website whatsupwiththat, and a healthy dose of irresponsible rhetoric, they no longer matter. The worldwide scientific consensus is in. Say sorry.
Even worse, there are those, such as Tim Worstall who trivialized that if climate change is inevitable we should do nothing further to stop it. "We might as well face the floods being as rich, fat and happy as we can, without wasting resources on trying to prevent something inevitable," he wrote for Forbes.
Worstall may know his economics, but he clearly does not understand global climate change, and he certainly does not understand the basic underlying morality of creation care.
Climate change will have impacts well beyond a few melting glaciers and a rising sea level. More importantly, we have a moral obligation to act as responsible stewards of creation, finding ways to employ the world's resources for the benefit of those who labor, but not at the expense of those who are yet to come.
There are many in conservative circles who fear acceptance of climate change science and who won't agree that we should avoid exacerbating the inevitable. Yet, this is precisely what we have to do. Their fears are grounded in worry about the imposition of socialism, with powerful central governments imposing rules against the all-purpose boogeyman of global climate change.
They fear population controls, rationing, government imposed poverty, and day-to-day totalitarian control. They are, in fact quite correct. Global climate change can become an all-purpose boogeyman, employed to enslave the planet by a few corrupt elites.
However, the way to prevent this slouch toward evil isn't to deny the science, but rather to use science to adapt. By resisting the facts, we delay response while the situation grows worse. However, we still have some degree of control. Although the planet will warm and seas will rise, we can still mitigate the impacts of global climate change by developing adaptive responses to the problem. We can also support reasonable changes in behavior to mitigate the future rise in temperatures.
By acting now we can buy more time for science to develop better solutions to the problems we face. Presently, we have few practical, workable solutions to adequately reduce pollution. Even our "green" technology has significant environmental and social impacts. Nonetheless, something must be done and we need to address this problem in a fashion that is both economically feasible and morally correct.
Nobody seems to know what specific actions that entails, but that is the where our focus should now be. "Debating" whether or not a modern, established fact is in fact, a fact, (we're not discussing the shape of the Earth in the 4th century BC here) instead we should be talking about what solutions that are reasonable, feasible, and moral. This is our current assignment. Anything else is feeding the evil and tyranny that will come if we don't complete our assignment on time.
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V2 (x2,y2,z2),
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(x,y) lies within projection of triangle Tp
(x1,y1), (x2,y2), (x3,y3).
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B = z1(x2-x3) + z2(x3-x1) + z3(x1-x2)
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D = -x1(y2*z3 – y3*z2) – x2(y3*z1 – y1*z3) – x3 (y1*z2 – y2*z1)
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This international report reiterates the fact that everyone has got an image to protect. As the hotel industry becomes increasingly subjected to the world of customer reviews, hoteliers have developed a term for protecting that image—it's called "managing your online reputation."
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Shark visits LB Harbour Towers
Date: May 14, 2009
by: The Observer Staff
Connecticut resident Melissa DiGalbo, who is currently staying on Longboat Key, snapped this photo of a shark Thursday, May 7, on the beach outside of Longboat Harbour Towers.
Beachgoers said that they had spoken to officials at Mote Marine Laboratory, who identified it as a blacktip shark. The shark swam approximately 10 to 15 feet away from shore. After a few minutes outside of Longboat Harbour Towers, the shark headed north.
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Cal's Own
Last night, lots of North East bloggers congregated to say happy 2nd birthday to Cal's Own :)
You can find this fine Brooklyn Style Pizza Pie establishment at 207 Chillingham Road, Heaton. If you haven't been to Cal's in the two years it's been open then I suggest you stop reading this post and get yourself there quick smart. FOR THE LOVE OF PIZZA GO! I mean just look at it.
If you're still reading:
A) Thank you
B) Please go for pizza afterwards.
Although I hadn't eaten in at Cal's Own before, I had devoured a left-over slice that my husband brought home after he'd finished work. After last night's birthday celebrations, I've already arranged two pizza nights with friends to take place after my hols (more about that later).
In between all the eating and mild fear of dribbling tomato sauce everywhere, I spent last night trying to take photos of food (I seem to have taken a lot of photos of olives) and chatting to Chloe, Fiona, Sam and my friend Ollie. (Ollie man get a blog so I can hyperlink your name).
Cal doesn't make ordinary pizza, this is beyond delicious. It comes in pretty close to the best pizza I've ever eaten (consumed in excess between September 2000-August 2001 and last tasted in March 2004. Pizza Napoli in Aix-en-Provence if you're ever in the area).
Last night, the food began with huge green olives and just kept on coming with busy staff bringing plate after plate of deliciousness (whilst also checking we had napkins, plates and drinks – thank you!). After the olives came warm bread, chicken, meatballs in a gorgeous thick tomato sauce, spicy sausages and then pizza! I was already pretty full by the time the thick base pizza came out, but of course had to have a slice (it was NOT small). It was immense and totally floored me. Literally stuffed.
If you're already hungry after all this food chat, it's about to get a lot worse for you.
The atmosphere is super laid-back and the dining area is simply furnished with wooden tables and chairs, it has a cosy homely feel to it and I love the framed posters on the walls.
On the way out I thought it would be nice to take some photos of the open kitchen and the giant pizza paddles… managed to snap some pizza-making action too!
Thanks for a lovely evening and Happy 2nd Birthday Cal's Own!
I'll be back in December, but for now I'll just be over here perusing the menu… what are you going to order?
I'd love to hear what you think if you've already been!
The Time I lived in Paris… (Part 1)
Things were very different for me in 2010. I was working in finance (not loving it loads) and we hadn't started looking for a house to buy, so were renting in South Gosforth.
One cold February morning I was asked into a meeting with my manager's manager… He was really nice but obviously I was a bit worried about this and had no idea what it was about. He said he had an 'opportunity' for me. I was even more worried. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?! What it meant was, there was a big project about to start and France was the first country to 'go-live' (apologies for corporate jargon). They wanted me to go and live in Paris for 6 months to support the local organisation. I won't go into things in too much detail, but I talked about it with Ankush for a few days and came to the decision that I'd say yes. I felt beyond excited to have been given this opportunity (as well as extremely lucky) but also sad to be leaving Ankush behind for weeks at a time. WAHHH.
Time flew by and at the beginning of April, off I went!
People who know me, already know of my love of France and all things French. My love was cemented when I visited for the first time in 1997, on a school trip to Toulouse. I see myself as British, Indian and French. Ha ha. When people ask my (French) friend where in France she's from, I like to interject to tell them I'm from the South. I'm sure that's not annoying at all. I studied French (and business) at university and completed a year abroad in the beautiful southern city of Aix-en-Provence, near Marseille. I can't believe this was 14 years ago. Terrifying. In short: best year ever where I met some of my favourite people in the world. Maybe I'll go into more detail about this another time…
For the first two weeks, while I hunted for apartments, I resided in the very fancy Méridien Etoile at Porte Maillot because it was close to where I had to take the train to the office. The RER C train was not as glamorous as I'd envisioned. Also, it was almost impossible for me to say RER in French. Try saying AIR-UH-AIR quickly and you'll see what I mean. It was smelly, old and always jam-packed, but it was quick and relatively painless. Oh except for the time I had a run-in with a very scary mean man and no-one helped me… or if there was a strike meaning it would take hours to get to and from work. (I quickly learnt to work from home on strike days).
The search for a suitable apartment was intense, I had no idea where I wanted to live. Luckily, my cousin had worked in Paris for 6 months (we JUST missed each other. Typical) and gave me some advice, as well as a friend from school who was living there (she still lives there). I also had help from a relocation agency through work, who sent me through options. Apartments go quickly in Paris, so I accepted one in the 17th arrondissement based on photos alone. Somehow I still have the word document the agency sent me. Here are the pics I saw:
It was on the 7th floor of a beautiful building on Rue Rennequin, complete with narrow spiral staircase and no lift. I moved in and really quickly changed my mind. It was super tiny (and foisty), despite the agency saying there was plenty of room for guests to sleep. This was a lie. I decided to view the next apartment they offered me, which was in Neuilly sur Seine, Rue d'Orléans. It didn't have anywhere near as much character as the first place, but it was much bigger and really convenient for work as the metro was less than 5 mins away. I also have the word document for this place:
I loved it as soon as I moved in. I don't think I've mentioned that it was above a bakery, so each morning I awoke to the smell of freshly baked croissants! Not too shabby.
The first month was really tough. Everything was different. Paris was not like the other places in France I'd been to and Parisians were not like other French people I'd met (nice generalisation there). I missed home & Ankush loads. I didn't know many people although a guy from Germany was also in the same boat as me, he was also in Paris for 6 months working on the project, so we became friends (and I am ever thankful for him carrying my heavy suitcase up 7 flights of stairs… and then down again a few days later when I left Rue Rennequin). I also made friends with a lovely girl from work called Natalie who'd been living in Paris for a while.
It was about 3 or 4 weeks in and I'd been invited to my friend from school's apartment for dinner – where I'd also meet her husband for the first (or second) time. Unfortunately for him, my rush-hour journey on the metro was not a good one and the beautiful pastries I'd purchased from the bakery below my apartment barely survived the experience. He opened the door and I burst into tears as soon as he asked how I was. NOT COOL SHIVANI. NOT COOL. My friend hadn't got home from work yet, so that was embarrassing to say the least.
Things got easier though, especially when friends and family decided to come and stay for the weekend! I will go into this more another time with lots more photos. It's not really possible to fit 6 months into one blog post. I could try, but I'm not going to. I do promise however, that the next instalment will be far more cheery than this one :)
Hope you've enjoyed reading.
À plus tard mes amis!
St Mary's Inn
St Mary's Inn is a newly opened gastropub in St Mary's Park just outside Morpeth and is the brand new venture by the Jesmond Dene House family. I was lucky enough to be invited along with Chloe to sample the menu and have a peek around the place.
We drove up on Monday evening, encountering lots of lovely fog along the way which resulted in us getting a bit lost and me having to jump out of the car to ask for directions (only to be told to go back the way we came from but just 'keep going'). We made it eventually… only 5 minutes later than we'd expected. I'd call this success. It was really dark so I have no photos to show you of the beautiful building (a former hospital) from the outside, but if you've read my blog before you'll know that I have plenty of photos of the interior to show you!
We were greeted by smiling staff (always nice!) and were shown around by a lovely young chap whose name has escaped my useless brain (SORRY). He knew lots about the refurbishment of the building and told us all about the artwork by local artists, hanging on the walls.
I don't think I've mentioned that you can book a room to stay overnight at St Mary's Inn have I?! Upstairs there will be a total of 11 rooms, 4 of which were ready for us to view. The beautiful paintings of Northumbrian landscapes in the hallway are by Judy Appleby, with each room being named after a Northumbrian reservoir.
The first thing I noticed as soon as we walked in was the beautiful fragrance, as we went round each room I kept repeating how much I loved it. The rooms have been furnished very tastefully, they're simple, elegant and spacious. There's something about crisp white bedding that just makes me want to climb into the bed and hibernate. I didn't do this, obviously.
Downstairs there are 3 main bar areas, with wood burning stoves and the most adorable wire dog sculptures – you might recognise them from Jesmond Dene House, created by sculptor Gary Tiplady. The photos might not convey just how cosy this place is – you have to see it to believe it.
Then there's the area where breakfast and afternoon tea will be served… I love the walls in here so much!
Most of the art downstairs is by Norman Cornish, these paintings have been given to St Mary's Inn by the Northumbria University Gallery.
There are also cartoons by local cartoonist David Haldane who lives in Morpeth. You might recognise his name as David creates the daily cartoons for The Times and has also featured in Punch Magazine and Spitting Image. I particularly liked this cartoon:
We then sauntered over to the restaurant area… there's also a private dining room (which seats 20 people). It wasn't quite ready to be photographed but we had a peek and it was lovely. As there were other diners, I didn't take too many photos in the restaurant area.
After reading the menu approximately 100 times, I opted for a true pub classic (I'm so predictable), Cumberland Sausage, Mash and Roast Onions (£11.50) and a side of Cauliflower Cheese (£3.00), while Chloe opted for the Ricotta Dumplings with Winter Squash (£10.50). Next time I visit I am definitely getting the Salt Cod Fritters with Tartare Sauce from the Snacks section of the menu. In fact I quite fancy that right now. Produce is locally sourced and there is a really good variety of menu options to choose from, as well as a children's menu.
Both of us loved our meals, they were well presented, piping hot and most importantly, totally delicious. The cauliflower cheese was AMAZING. The cheese sauce was perfect. I'll probably order it with any of the mains I choose in the future. Is this acceptable?
Chloe knew before we'd even looked at the menu that she would have the Banoffee Doughnut (£3.50) for dessert and although it was a tough choice, I chose the Brewer's Malt Profiteroles with Hot Chocolate Sauce (£7). LOOK AT THEM! You'll notice that they're slightly more biscuit-y than your normal profiteroles… I was very pleasantly surprised by this twist on a classic dessert. Extremely tasty and very (very) generous with the amount of hot chocolate sauce – enough for Chloe to pour a dollop or two on her banoffee doughnut!
I enjoyed the relaxed, cosy atmosphere at St Mary's Inn as well as the emphasis on providing good food and ingredients being locally sourced. I've got a feeling it's going to get very busy here, so if you fancy popping in, do ring to book in advance so you're not disappointed. The phone number is 01670 293293 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. It's only 20 minutes away from where I live, so will definitely be popping back for more tastiness with Ankush.
I'd love to hear what you think if you visit, do let me know!
* Our meals were provided free of charge for review purposes, but as with everything on my blog, my opinions are 100% honest.
Bels Flowers
At my best friend's (read more about that here) I couldn't get over how beautiful the floral arrangements were. They were all created by the very talented team at Bels Flowers. I sent Helen (who owns and manages Bels Flowers) my photos for her to put on her Facebook page and thought I'd ask if she'd like to feature on my blog. I was over the moon when she said yes!
It turns out Helen has been responsible for the gorgeous arrangements at quite a few of my friends' weddings over the years and has also been booked up by another friend for next Autumn!
Here's a sneak peek at the beautiful flowers I got to photograph at the weekend… just before you read all about Helen and Bels Flowers.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and Bels Flowers… how did it all begin?
I originally started out doing Marketing, after going to University in Leeds and working there after I graduated, then I decided to move to Newcastle to be near my sister, who had gone to University up here. I also met my boyfriend (now husband) through her, so I decided to make the jump and come and live in Newcastle! After working in PR and marketing roles for a year or two I decided that career really wasn't for me, my husband adores his job and genuinely loves going to work, so I thought, there must be more to life than dragging myself through the working week; I really wanted to have the job satisfaction and passion he had, for what I was doing in life! So I went to college and trained to be a florist! It took a year on an intensive programme, which was quite hard work as I was also working in events at the time to bring in some income! As I learnt about flowers and the different business options I decided I would much rather do event and wedding flowers than opening, or working in a shop as it gave much more flexibility of organising my own work pattern and I got to be part of creating very special touches for peoples special occasions.
2. What inspires you to create such beautiful arrangements?
I LOVE flowers! I just love the English Country Garden style; full, abundant, effortlessness all pulled together to create natural finishes. My mum was an amazing gardener when I was growing up, and our garden was full of beautiful scented roses, hydrangea; wild areas with blue bells and ferns, all sorted of beautiful silver birch and eucalyptus trees…so I take a lot of inspirations from my memories of that garden and all the happy times I spent there. I also just adore creating arrangements which I know are going to add that extra special feel to the occasion, I really think flowers can create such a lovely ambiance to an occasion.
3. Hard question coming up… do you have a favourite flower?
I adore hydrangea, stocks and garden roses… I know that's not one! But hydrangea for their full, round shape and all the colours they come in, garden roses for the scent and shape and amazing petals, and stocks because the scent is heavenly.
4. Has there been one event that has stood out more than others?
Although there's massive pressure, I've loved doing my friends' wedding flowers, creating someone's special vision of their wedding flowers who you love dearly is quite an emotional, but highly rewarding task! And of course doing my own wedding flowers was amazing; to be getting married, loving my job and being able to create exactly what I wanted myself (I'm a total control freak!). And of course when doing peoples flowers you make friends along the way, which is a privilege to have that opportunity, I've made some lovely friends through my job.
5. Can you give us a quick insight into a day in the life at Bels Flowers?
Wow… every day is so different! Some days are spend meeting clients and getting admin done, providing quotes and sorting out orders and final details and some days I'm literally up to my ears in flowers! Getting ready for a Saturday wedding I generally get the flowers to the market on a Thursday to check them all and start preparing them, in spring and summer you need to get some flowers earlier (like peonies) to check they'll be at the right stage of opening for the big day. The Friday before the wedding is spent doing arrangements and getting everything ready for the early start on the Saturday to get to the venue/church/house early and do any other final bits and bobs to the flowers – like adding trailing foliage, binding bouquets, making buttonholes and then doing anything which can't be done prior to the big day, like in situ flowers – arches, pew ends etc. The key is being super organised and setting off very early! But I'm an early bird so that works for me!
6. Do you have any tips for keeping flowers looking their best for as long as possible?
Flowers like to be cool and out of the sun so that would be the best advice for keeping flowers at their best. Also regularly cutting the stems and refreshing the water (in a sparkly clean vase) will make them last longer for your to enjoy.
Helen invited me along to photograph her setting up a beautiful Autumnal wedding at Jesmond Dene House at the weekend, of course I jumped at the chance… Photo time!
Hope you've enjoyed reading and thank you Helen for agreeing to feature :)
Dat Bar Newcastle
Dat Bar, attached to the Theatre Royal, used to be known as Pasqualinos, but the De Giorgi family have transformed it entirely. I popped in for a drink about a month ago with a friend who'd wanted to go for ages. We instantly loved it, so went back for lunch yesterday.
Dat Bar has a huge variety of craft beers to choose from. If like me, you're not really into beer, you can keep yourself refreshed with coffee, wine and/or cocktails. Phew! Yesterday we headed straight for the lovely dining area, I had my eye on one of the cosy leather booths but wasn't hopeful when I saw how many people were dining. We waited a few minutes and the very smiley waitress showed us to a booth (yessss!).
It was super busy so I didn't take many photos, but the place is really cool with comic book style wallpaper, an open front kitchen (is that what you call it?!) and the kind of lighting I am a bit obsessed with photographing.
It did take a while for our food to arrive but it's to be expected on a Saturday afternoon, especially as the place was packed, so I wasn't bothered (but I was hungry). Our waitress did apologise for the delay which is always appreciated.
After looking at the menu and pretending we might both order a pizza, obviously we ordered burgers with fat, hand cut chips (yum). Both burgers were a bit over-cooked but this made very little difference to me because of how delicious it was! You know what else was delicious, the tomato sauce – I wish I'd bought a bottle to take away (£3 I think). Fresh and tomatoey with a bit of a kick to it. I'll definitely be buying some the next time I'm in.
After we'd finished eaten we had to just sit there for a while, we were so full and in the midsts of a food-coma. Luckily, the waitress who brought over our bill chatted to us for a bit which forced me out of my zombie state! We paid 12 quid each, including drinks, which I think is really reasonable.
Here are a few photos I took. I tried my hardest not to get unsuspecting diners in the shots.
I love that Dat Bar is open in the centre of town, I can tell it's going to be added to my list of favourites thanks to the relaxed atmosphere. My favourite part – it's not trying to be cool, it just IS cool.
Have you been yet?
Ooh and (just had a chat on Twitter about this, totally forgot even though I saw this on the menu) they are currently offering an amazing deal, two burgers and chips for £12 on a Monday! Great price for deliciousness.
RE Corbridge
The sun was shining today, so after quite a lazy morning (the best kind of Sunday morning) we decided to have a drive to Corbridge. First stop was RE. I checked with the staff that it was okay for me to take photos and was given the go-ahead straight away… off I went with my camera. I took far too many photos so will try to pick my absolute favourites… not an easy task. Everything in RE is a photo opportunity.
RE is an amazing shop in Corbridge (just behind the petrol station next the The Angel Inn) which I've loved for years despite only having visited the actual shop a few times. I used to spend hours slowly perusing the website, picking out things to buy for the house we hadn't even started looking for!
RE has been open for almost 11 years now, this scares me because I remember being told about this treasure trove by a friend in 2005 and it seems like yesterday. Owners Jenny Vaughan and Simon Young set-up-shop in an old converted workshop and have filled it to the brim with amazing home accessories. RE stands for Re-found Objects, but as the sign outside states, it has a few other meanings too.
There is so much to see , I remember thinking the first time I visited, that the shop was much bigger than I had imagined. I can't begin to tell you what treasures you can find in RE but I think my photos will give you a good idea of the variety of amazingness on offer.
Ready, steady… RE!
Before leaving I spent ages chatting to the lovely girls working, about RE and the wonderful things on offer… showing them my henna, talking about India, light fixtures and the RE-design (see what I did there?) of the RE website (to celebrate their 10th anniversary).
If you haven't been to RE before, it's definitely worth a trip to Corbridge to have a look. Or you can visit their shiny new website here.
Would love to hear your RE tales… what caught your eye/what did you buy?
(If you do go to Corbridge, I highly recommend going to artisan bakery Grant's. We got some delicious cakes to take away)


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Gamers gather to battle
The sound of dice hitting tables is muffled, but continuous.
Some of the game boards have elaborate landscapes, complete with fake waterways, period-accurate structures and foliage. Others are felt mats with strategically placed boxes or foam underneath to create hills.
On top, history is re-imagined—and created—with thousands of detailed miniature soldiers, cannons and battle cruisers.
Historicon, the annual historical miniature-wargaming convention, returned to the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center for its third year Thursday, and will continue through Sunday.
The four-day convention put on by the Historical Miniature Gamers Society had 1,600 people and 60 vendors preregister for the event, and at least 600 more visitors registrations within the event's first day.
This year's theme, "Big Wars, Little Soldiers," not only pays homage to science fiction novelist H.G. Wells, but also celebrates the event's 30th anniversary, said director Paul Delaney.
"This year's theme is based on being close to the 100th anniversary of Wells' 'Little Wars,' the first set of really published miniature-game rules" Delaney said, "He wrote the rules so he and his friends could play with their toy men."
Most of the games at Historicon find their roots in notable battles from various conflicts, though there are fictional variants of real battles or fantastical versions involving the Wicked Witch of the West or spaceships.
Even if a game is based on real events, the outcome may not reflect history.
Peter Panzeri Jr., of Naples, Fla., said his passion for historical games and 30 years of service in the Army were what brought him to miniature gaming, but he had brought fantasy games sponsored by Miniature Building Authority to play with his 9-year-old son.
"It's mostly a teaching tool, but now it's fun," Panzeri said. "It's a great father–son thing to do."
Panzeri said the hobby encouraged his son's interest in history and math because of the real events that inspire scenarios and mathematical skills needed to successfully play.
"His math is now better than mine," he said with a laugh.
Though most of the society's members are based in North America, conventions like Historicon bring in visitors—and games—from around the world.
Duncan Macfarlane, who traveled from England to present Wargames Illustrated magazine's demo game, The Battle of Arklow 1798, said the hobby's customizable nature makes it easy for beginners to jump in.
"The joys are not just in playing the game. If you like reading, there's always a lot to read," he said. "You get that gaming element from playing, and the model and crafting element from customizing your miniatures."
The convention is frequented by regulars who have attended year after year—Panzeri has attended all but one, while Macfarlane has been to four. However, Delaney said the convention was enjoying more community support with each year.
"It's a combination of settling down in Fredericksburg, and people being interested because we keep coming back," he said.
According to figures from previous years, Delaney said the event had brought more than $1 million to the local economy.
Delaney said that miniature gaming's viability as a teaching tool and family activity is a message he tries to convey.
"I'd really like people to realize," Delaney said, "that there's more to this than pushing toys around on a table."
Dawnthea Price: 540/374-5403
Historicon 2014:
The convention continues through Sunday at the Fredericksburg Expo and Convention Center. One-day passes for Saturday are available at the door for $25; Sunday passes are $15.
Active, reserve or retired members of the military receive a discount rate of $15 with a valid military ID.
Nonplaying spouses and children 14 and younger have free admission.
For a complete list of prices, discounts and convention hours, visit hmgs.site-ym.com on the Web.
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eTelcharge.com Signs Reseller Agreement with Interfund Financial to Provide Next Generation Payment Services To Major Clients
DESOTO, Texas, Feb. 1, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- eTelcharge.com (Pink Sheets:ETLC), a financial diversified merchant service company, which has developed the exclusive online currency to allow online shoppers an option to charge items to their phone bill, today announced that the new version of its exclusive pay option would be distributed through Interfund Financial merchants.
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Globix Launches Digital Exchange -- An On-Demand Digital Asset Management Solution
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Cardtronics Announces ATM Branding Deal With PNC Bank
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Bulldog Technologies Provides a Unique Vision For Sensor Networks, RFID and Security
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