Drunk POsting!!1
So I just returned from a marvelous Korean dinner with the most lovely Sir Adam and Nick (far too cool to be on LJ), and have drank 4 martinis (lychee, dark chocolate and raspberry, a creme brulee and some of Wade's dirty martini with blue cheese olives). Wade's gone out to continue the party with some people, and I have (temporary) Internet for ( Read more... )
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And that's not a euphemism! I really did make jam.
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Jam is surprisingly easy to make, therefore, I must insist you make creme brulee to up your experience skills.
Also, I miss you. I miss everyone, but since you're here, I'll tell you that I miss you, individually.
What kind of jam>?
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Also it would be bad if I learnt how to make creme brulee. a) I'd eat it constantly, for breakfasts and again at elevenses and more and b) who in their right mind would give me access to one of those kickass kitchen flamethrower doobies?
So when are you coming back to Melbs for visits? I'll let you come over and look at my fish only if you promise to look with your eyes and not your hands coz fish don't like to be patted.
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Not sure when I'm coming back to visit - if I did, I doubt I'd ever return to the U.S.
And you NEED a flamethrower, Kitty. And creme brulee is the fucking shit. Try this;
http://community.livejournal.com/food_porn/926580.html#cutid1
OMG.
I miss Melbourne, and everyone. I'm so homesick.
Is the washing machine still kicking?
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I'm finally proud to be an Americaaaan, 'cos at least I know I'm freeeeeee.
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Then mine shall be: how do I pick a good pumpkin to make pumpkin pie? It's not a tradition down here, so I have to find a sugar pumpkin, bake it, and then mash it with sugar and spices to make the puree.
To quote our highly esteemed lame duck president, "it's hard work".
Was going to make one this week for my early Obama Thanksgiving dinner, may have to wait for the real thing.
Oh and, can you write my essay for me that's due tomorrow? :weeps:
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I can totally answer this one - look for a dark green skinned pumpkin...it's not as round as U.S. pumpkins, more U.F.O. shaped. They're typically called Japanese pumpkins in Melbourne, and are easy to find - I really miss them here, as I use them in soups, and roasted. I do believe that this is the pumpkin you are searching for, as they tend to be sweeter and more flavourful than butternut pumpkins and other varieties.
I'd suggest chopping it into really small chunks, tossing about in a small amount of olive oil, and roasting them until they become almost caramelized. Then blend them 'til they're super smooth, add your sugars and spices, and you have a rocking pumpkin pie mix. Lemme know how it goes.
P.S. I don't do essays.
xxx
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Safeway calls them "kent pumpkins". I thought I might have to go to Queen Vic to find them, but I saw them and they looked like how you described them.
I'll let you know in a couple weeks' time.
And believe it or not, I got my essay done on time. I thought I'd get 1% nicked off for turning it in late, but then I actually bothered to read the reader and it said I'd fail the class if I didn't turn it in on time. That sure motivated me!
Hope you're doing well in Chi-town!
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....noooo? I did not.
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Well, being the lazy-arsed idiot that I am, I didn't never get around to it. At least, I don't think I did.
Anyhows, another seppo intehwebs friend has turned out to be a massive Icehouse fiend, and pointed me in the direction of yousendit.com so's I could upload my Icehouse/Iva Davies mp3s.
Which made me think of you.
Download it here.
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Same, honey, same.
I puked allllll morning, yay!
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