I think I have my Nanowrimo strategy now. I have sorted out some characters and a basic plot. But my “winning” strategy back when I actually managed 50,000 words in November was to start with a scene and not plot anything in advance. It made the story go everywhere, but at least I got the… Continue reading Nano, yet again
Carrot and coriander soup
One of the soups I first made this summer, and then remade again when there was a sale on carrots this fall, is this Carrot and coriander soup from BBC GoodFood. Last time, I even made a double batch, so I could have a couple of extra batches for freezing. I swear, I think I’m… Continue reading Carrot and coriander soup
Things to do: Night in Paris
There is something utterly peaceful about finding a quay down by the Seine, in the summer, when it starts to get dark in the evening. And then, “magically” at nine, the Eiffel Tower starts lighting up. And despite having just been to Disneyland Paris – this feels like the real magic.
Tomato soup
Here’s the thing. I’ve grown up on tomato soup. The tomato soup straight from a bag – add water and macaroni. And a hardboiled egg and some milk afterwards… (And it’s been delicious.) Making soup for one… I may just as well make it from scratch, and freeze individual portions to reheat later as add… Continue reading Tomato soup
Things to see: The Royal Palace (100 things #6)
The Royal Palace in Brussels is open to the public, free of charge, during the summer until September. This was one of the things that weren’t mentioned on the list of things to do in Brussels – but I’m really glad we did. We were actually looking for how to get into the underground parts… Continue reading Things to see: The Royal Palace (100 things #6)
National Novel Writing Month in November
For those of you who participate in National Novel Writing Month – how much preparation and research do you do beforehand?
Book review: Dronningen (100 things #5)
There is a new Norwegian book out, about Queen Sonja. Dronningen by Ingar Sletten Kolloen. Already last week, the papers were filled with news from the book (some of which were definitely known before) her two miscarriages, that Mette-Marit served her potential mother-in-law pasta with canned tuna the first time they met, (the book specifies… Continue reading Book review: Dronningen (100 things #5)
Things to see: Chocolate museum
In my series of things to see in Brussels (although, honestly, waffles and fries will get you very far), the chocolate museum makes its way, dubiously, onto the list. A chocolate museum should, in theory, be a fantastic thing. This museum, however, is more worth the visit because of the building it is in, rather… Continue reading Things to see: Chocolate museum
Picture of the month October
Even though the days are growing shorter – in October daylight will go from being on almost 12 hours here, to being on for 9 hours – it is good to remember that the sun does still rise and set. Even though we might be at work and won’t get to see it…