Lunch with Lizzi
One of the joys of occasionally working from home, in addition to fresh coffee, a beautiful view of the garden, and a curious cat who is always after a cuddle (or a drink of water from the tap), is the business lunch on hand when the MD of the house is around in Brussels. Over … Continue reading
Yummy scrummy carrot cake
Next it was the turn of the humble carrot to be transformed into a lunch box special, and with such a fabulous recipe name I couldn’t resist giving this one a go. It was a huge hit with Thila, too much like Christmas cake for Inigo, and scoffed in the office. It’s a recipe that … Continue reading
I would love to be able to ‘rant’ in another language……
Konninginnedag namiddag en avond …… vervolgd Sometimes the expat ‘slightly disconnected’ life raises it’s ugly head in terms of having to face up to the nastier/niggly/just down right annoying side of life, in a second or even third language. I know, very very well, how to express my annoyance, legal rights and general ‘you’re a … Continue reading
It’s (almost) Spring…… and time to stop hibernating!
……. On Thursday, it began to feel like spring. It was possible to go outside without a coat, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. And I was holed up in our basement bedroom with the flu……not fair! Equally unfair was the undying attention of the kids to their computers/tv/ipod’s and whatever other … Continue reading
Day 364 – travelling to Geneva
Friday 30th December 2011. Hubbie gets his own back when the alarm shrieks at 7am in the morning, as I am still not ready to get up and pack (what a surprise – I’m not good in the mornings either!). And I trudge through the house with my list of ski essentials (and life essentials), … Continue reading
Day 363 – the day before…..
Thursday 29th December 2011. Today I cleaned up the desk at work, emptied my in-box, and then headed home to do my packing. However I am easily distracted, and between finishing the post for Turtlewings, catching up with a quick G&T and a chat with Jules, and preparing dinner from leftovers, the evening suddenly disappeared. … Continue reading
Day 317 – Helen’s honey, mustard and crème fraîche chicken!
Sunday 13th November 2011 My good friend Helen, on hearing of our weekend plight (namely France cancelled and super cleaning spree organised instead!), took pity on my smelly cold and grumpy mood, and invited us for Sunday lunch and afternoon boardgames!. As promised, she cooked up a treat, superbly presented and delicious, and on checking … Continue reading
Day 316 – sort-a-day
Saturday 12th November 2011. The cold continues with a hacking cough, blocked and stuffed up nose, and a general feeling of tiredness (or is the jet lag?). But having sensibly (but regrettably) cancelled the trip this long weekend to Brittany, I’m still sulking a little over a rose colored spectacles view that the weather (despite … Continue reading
Day 314 – Shop til you drop……
Thursday 10th November. (memories of NYC) Sometimes the shopping and the sightseeing was just too much…… The highlights of the those who just need to sit down somewhere when the going gets tough! …..
Diet Day 18 – Sometimes it’s fun to Dream….
Do you ever have days when you wish that you had been born a Princess? With tiara’s and crown’s and a Handsome Prince to rescue you? I felt like that today, I felt like I was organising everyone else, but missing out on me. I wanted to be rescued from the humdrum routine of reorganising … Continue reading
Life with Lizzi 