Saturday, December 22, 2012

Christmas Dinner



Last night we had dinner in Mullens, one of my favourite restaurants/pubs. Not only because it's Christmas, but also because both of our birthdays (mine and Cláudia's) are on December. She brought her sister with her, even though she was only there for a drink, and we had a great time, the three of us.
The starters we picked were the prawn cocktail, the deep fried camembert cheese with cranberry sauce (!!!) and a very rich, creamy, thick leek soup with heavy cream - possibly one of the most mouth-watering soups I've ever tried.
After all that, we shared an extremely massive portion of creamy pesto chicken with home made chips (I love them with parsley, lots of salt, ketchup and mayo!), rice and a fresh salad. We couldn't even eat the whole thing and our stomachs were both overdosing! Some fizzy water and gin and tonic helped us with the digestion, I guess.
Anyway, all that ammount of food for less than 30 euros, which wasn't expensive, considering all the exquisite exclusive X-Mas menu.


Ontem fomos jantar ao Mullens, um dos meus restaurantes/bares predilectos. Não só por ser Natal mas também porque ambos os nossos aniversários (o meu e o da Cláudia) são em Dezembro.
Ela trouxe a irmã dela para comparecer ao jantar, e embora ela só estivesse ali para beber, experienciámos um tremendo regozijo.
As entradas que escolhemos foram o cocktail de camarão, o queijo camembert frito com molho de cranberry (!!!) e uma sopa de alho francês e natas muitíssimo rica e densa - possivelmente das melhores sopas que provei até hoje.
Depois disso tudo, partilhámos uma dose imensa de frango pesto com natas e coentros, com batatas fritas caseiras (adoro-as com salsa, bastante sal, ketchup e maionese!), arroz e salada. Nós nem conseguimos comer tudo e os nossos estômagos já estavam em overdose.
Uma águinha das pedras e gin tónico auxiliou-nos na digestão, julgo eu.
De qualquer maneira, toda aquela quantidade (e qualidade) de comida por menos de 30 euros, que não foi caro, tendo em conta o menu de Natal no seu expoente máximo de requinte para qualquer paladar.

Pumpkin Soup


This soup is as Christmassy as Halloweenesque, and absolutely delicious.

Esta sopa tem tanto de natalício como de Halloweenesco, e é uma delícia.
Olive oil + pumpkin pulp + onions + garlic + salt + water + black pepper + cream + mint leaves



Azeite + polpa da abóbora + cebolas + alhos +  sal + água + pimenta preta + natas + hortelã




And for dessert...

E para sobremesa...


Thursday, December 20, 2012

Purchase Update

Lime Crime Velvetines in Red Velvet and SuedeberryLong-lasting, waterproof liquid lipstick that goes on with the ease of gloss and dries completely matte.

ASOS Premium Embellished Cat Eye Sunglasses


Paul & Joe Cat Collection Blusher Sticks in Catfight


Fruttini Body Spray in Strawberry Starfruit - actually, this is a gift I received from a friend who bought it somewhere in Munich

The Unicorn Notebook by Michael Green - the Holy Graal of notebooks, an 80's edition which I found quite hard to find, but Ebay helped me. Whimsical and unwritten.

Antique 1920's Whiting & Davis Engraved Silver Mesh Wristlet Purse

Nail Polishes in flamingo pink, deep copper, shiny charcoal and metallic deep red, 2 each.

Primark hair tamers!

Whimsical tights, cupcakes from Calzedonia Kids and bows from Ebay

Primark Beauty - Glitter Eye Shadow Palette

Benefit Full Glam Ahead!

Lime Crime Carousel Gloss in Kaleidoscope, Cherry on Top and Loop-de-Loop

Make-up bag and Sugared Fig eau de toilette - H&M

Antique pillbox - actually, I stole it from my father as he didn't use it!

Currently reading - from the Library.