To be frank – this cake was only made because I had a carton of buttermilk that was about to expire. I know that expiration date on buttermilk is not a firm date – the milk is fermented after all – but it was the kick I needed to make this. It is easy, quick… Continue reading Buttermilk cake
Author: Anne
Anne is a librarian by day. By night, she reads. She knits. She watches movies and television shows. She enjoys board games. And posting on royal related forums.
Expensive Oslo
Bwhat? From February 1, a single 1-zone ticket for transportation (bus, tram, or underground)in Oslo, if purchased onboard, will be increasing to 50 kr ($8.2). The same ticket, if purchased online, will cost 30 kr ($ 4.9) . If you’re going to Oslo for a shorter period of time, but don’t know how much you… Continue reading Expensive Oslo
Images of January
In January I’ve… Attended my first New Year’s Concert. (Will try to do this again – fantastic experience). Found a third knitting pattern for the knitted squares I’m knitting for a blanket/rug. (Living the wild life here) Spent time with friends inside… And outside.
New Danish princess
The Danish court announced that Princess Marie gave birth to a princess at 8.27 this morning. The girl weighed 2930 grams and is 49 cm long. “She is beautiful. Healthy and in good shape and that’s the most important thing for us. I am also very satisfied with having a daughter,” Prince Joachim told the… Continue reading New Danish princess
Organizing the kitchen I
Still going on about the Regina Leeds book One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week-by-week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good. I’ve made it to week 3 – and now we’re heading into kitchen territory. The first week is about planning how you’d like your kitchen to… Continue reading Organizing the kitchen I
Video: Royal wedding
I know this is wildly out of date now, but I recently rewatched it – and I still think it is a fun watch to put a smile on your face.
Juicer
I’ve had my juicer for a fair bit now – and although it is a pain to clean up since I don’t have a dishwasher – it does see semi-regular use. I have discovered some don’ts – cucumber juice is not all that good when it is the core ingredient, actually. On the similar level,… Continue reading Juicer
Review: Gin O’Clock
If you’re not following The Queen on Twitter, the title of this book will likely mean nothing to you. The fictional Twitter account is usually a funny, running commentary on what the life in the UK is like from the throne, written in the royal “One”. (It usually involves a large consumption of gin, hence… Continue reading Review: Gin O’Clock
Want: Japanese peace lily
I’ve been killing my plants lately. Or, at any rate, the roses I bought after I chucked out my cucumber and tomato plants this summer have started wilting like crazy. I figure it is just a matter of time. So, for my next flower want – the Japanese Peace Lily from Hot Fuzz. I already… Continue reading Want: Japanese peace lily