the theatre scene

Last year I went on a theatre booking spree and right now the mister and I are enjoying the spoils of that spree. I love the theatre and this year there seems to be an amazing amount of quality shows with some phenomenal actors. I can't wait to book more!

Peter and Alice 
The Audience
Book of Mormon
Once

Cinnamon and sugar pretzels

Lately I'd say 50% of my sentences start with, "I saw this on Pinterest", "I pinned", "I saw you pin that". Marketers might be worrying about lower engagement rates on Pinterest but I am completely obsessed with it. 

I saw these cinnamon and sugar pretzels over the weekend and immediately made them to satisfy a sweet and savory craving I'd been having. I used coconut oil instead of vegetable oil which made them smell amazing!

Wildlife Photography exhibit

It's that time of year again! As usual every single photograph blew me away and this exhibit continues to be one of my absolute London favorites. 

Past years here and here

This image was part of  "The world in our hands" section -  photos that show the complex relationship between people and the environment by documenting both destructive and constructive influences - I found haunting.

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shoe clips

How fun are these shoe clips. I would potentially just need 1 really comfy pair of flats and all I'd have to do is rotate clips. Love this idea!

ban.do shoe clips are magical! from ban.do on Vimeo.

Valentine's baking

The night before Valentine's day I baked my colleagues some cupcakes to celebrate. I've noticed the British can be a bit bah humbug about holidays so I wanted to spread the cheer. I cracked open my Hummingbird Bakery cookbook for both the cake and frosting recipe. I then went a little crazy with the sprinkles and nerds but they turned out absolutely delicious. By 10am at the office my batch of 24 cupcakes had been completely destroyed. 

duck and waffle

I've been wanting to try Duck and Waffle ever since I read about it on London Eater. First it was completely booked out and then it was just finding the time. I finally made it with some girlfriends the other week for a great night of hilarious chats and delicious food. 

View over London with kitchen reflection

Signature dish - duck & waffle

fired pigs ears

broccoli with Caesar dressing, almonds and parmesan / pollack meatballs

scallops

fried mars bar / warm chocolate brownie

space and all its glory

Last year (2011) the mister and I ventured out to Greenwich for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibit at the Royal Observatory. And since we were at the Royal Observatory for Valentine's day this year, we decided to stop off at the exhibit before doing some stargazing. 

The earth (and human bodies) never ceases to amaze me. I love the beauty of these photographs as much as I love the notion they represent, that human existence is such a tiny part of our universe.

That's Venus in front of the sun! (at 4am in the UK)

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