Julie Julia

Of course I went to see the film! For those who might not have heard, Julie & Julia” is based on two true stories, those of Julia Child and how […]

Las Vegas

The story is up on the travel side. Feel free to have a look and leave comments.. http://www.flyingplates.com/travel/las_vegas.html

Countrylife update

Things have not improved… although I did catch a mouse, presumably the one I had seen running through my living room, I am still plagued by the awful smell of […]

THE shelf!

Here is the finished result of the woodworking class I took. I am happy with what was achieved but would need a lot more practise before I feel comfortable around […]

THE ultimate dessert

While in Vegas I tried one very special restaurant: Atelier Joel Robuchon. http://www.joel-robuchon.com/ The setting was gorgeous, we were seated at the bar thus could watch the cooks preparing the […]

Sin City

I just got back from Las Vegas. It was hot, it was noisy, it was fun…and a lot more.  I still wonder how I managed to catch this photo of […]