Sartorial elegance has taken a massive hit this weekend.
Firstly, I did Race For Life (there's still time to chuck a couple of quid my way if the purse strings allow) yesterday morning. My Mum decided we were wearing pink. Now, I don't mind a bit of pink. I do draw the line at a bright pink (Take That, haha) t-shirt, a pink tutu and a pink flower in my hair though. But it was all in the name of charidee and it was a fantastic experience. It was more emotional than I thought it would be and there was such a lovely atmosphere. I didn't run the whole way though and I'm using my darling Mum as an excuse for that. It's up to you to decide the level of truth in that. Haha.
Secondly, I went to a Hawaiian themed barbecue last night. Cue flowers leis, the big pink flower in my hair once more and a tropical playsuit. Yes, that's right, I said tropical playsuit. I did wear stupendous gold heels though. And drink my body weight in giant cocktails and gin. Tut tut.
Today I've been mostly feeling sick as a dog but I've powered through, for my Dad's sake more than mine! I cooked lunch for him and my Mum today. On a side note, why do I always volunteer to cook lunch the day after a big night out? You'd think I'd have learnt my lesson during the great Christmas Eve lunch debacle of 2007, when I'd been out until 7am and then had to cook a three course meal from scratch. Making brandy snap baskets with no sleep and a pounding head was the worst thing ever.
Anyway, I made Lamb Cochifrito. Which is basically lamb with lots of lemon, garlic and shallots. It was delicious.
For dessert, and at my Dad's request, I made flourless chocolate brownies (using a Nigella recipe that I tweaked). These have walnuts in, and I added some pecans too for a bit of variety. They're the richest brownies I've ever eaten and I defy anyone to manage more than two.
So, what have you been upto this weekend?
5 comments:
Congratulations on your Race For Life finishing! How quick did you do it in? Mmmmm, that lamb dish sounds - & looks - divine. Food steals my heart everytime, hehe. My weekend has been less than desirable. I was supposed to be going for a night out for my friend's birthday but my boyfriend fell ill (a bug, ewww) in the morning & in the end, we had to stay at home. What a shame! Had a nice relaxing day off today though which was just what I needed!
earth vs. the wild heart
Oh yum - can't decide if the lamb or the brownies look more delicious! Congrats on finishing the race. :)
I've not done much this weekend. Just lazed around my room, went grocery shopping and drank a lot. Well, I haven't drank today - go me!
Aw, I did Race For Life about 5yrs ago. The atmosphere is so amazing/emotional! Well done for finishing it.
Congratulations with running the Race For Life! I've sat here and read your entire blog - it's brill. Funny and touching, and just entirely honest. I'll be back when you update!
Kate - I'm not sure exactly how long it took, but about 45 minutes! We walked for about half of it, but at a fast pace. I'm going to do another one, sans mother, and run the whole thing! I suck at replying to comments but I hope that your boyfriend is all better! x
P - Both were delicious. I hate being on a diet! I had one brownie and brought the rest in to work!
Roseski - Thankyou! It was an incredible experience! x
Claire - Thankyou for the lovely comment! x
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