Scraps of last week
I’ve been neglecting this blog, I know. But I have been so busy the past week I don’t even know where did it go!
I am working this weekend preparing for a shoot so here are few things I have been up to in between phone calls and meetings:
Admired cakes in China Town
Finished Nancy Mitford’s Wigs on the Green which made me hoot with laughter.
Started Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell and I am absolutely loving it, trying to get some reading done when I can. This novel is brilliant and I have never seen the TV adaptation so it’s a total surprise too.
Started to watch Sopranos, I know I am few years late but I have been saving it for later. And I think later came at last. I have to ration myself to one episode at a time otherwise it would turn in a marathon.
Had my first ice cream of the season, salted caramel and hazelnut from Amorino in Old Compton Street which was a disappointment. The ice cream was milky not creamy and they make a silly rose instead of a scoop that melts from every imaginable side and is hard to handle. I am a gelato traditionalist I’m afraid.
Had a lunch at Kaffeine in Great Titchfield Street, one of my favourite places in Noho. They make amazing paninis and cakes, the atmosphere is very laid back and the staff are lovely. They also have a bench outside, perfect for soaking up the sun.
Tea and cakes at Maison Bertaux, a total sugar overload!
Dinner at Barrafina, I can’t get over their razor clams, a simple green salad with the best dressing ever and some runny egg tortillas. This place is excellent.
I have been up and down London including Kentish Town City Farm begging for some props, probably visited 8 charity shops today, got harassed in a pound shop first thing this morning and fought my way through grannies with trolleys on various south London high streets.
Oh, it’s great to be back here. Off to enjoy the weather and a pint in Hoxton. Have a lovely weekend!
Tags: Amorino, Barrafina, Elizabeth Gaskell, Kaffeine, Maison Bertaux, Nancy Mitford, Sopranos
April 17th, 2010 at 9:17 am
I just saw the new edition of Wigs on the Green and was debating whether or not to buy it. Now I think the answer is yes!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend and hope the shoot goes well.
K x
April 17th, 2010 at 10:15 am
So glad you’re enjoying Wives and Daughters – I think it’s delightful :) I really want to read Wigs on the Green! Enjoyed all your tips on good places to eat. I used to go to Maison Bertaux all the time when I was uni!
April 17th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
This post is like torture for me ;-)))
April 17th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
wow!
and i love the photo of you…you slick cat!!!
April 18th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Kristina, thank you!
skirmishofwit: I can’t put it down, it’s so good!
Marta: you should visit London ;)
if jane: thanks ;)
April 20th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Super kitsch cakes!! Sugar rush madness!
April 21st, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Cor. I like your style. I love Maison Bertaux and need a visit there soon. And I’m sorry but that ice cream looks (and sounds!) delicious. I’m crazy about the salt/caramel thing at the moment. Will deffo be popping in there.
Love Kentish Town, the chazzas are great there. (I live just up the rd in Tufnell Park.)
Oh and I need to get my hands on some Nancy Mitford. I’ve not read The Pursuit of Happiness, and I’m told that I need to sort it out.
Thanks for all the inspiration!
April 21st, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Louise: They are so kitsch! I could not take my eyes off of them!
Caroline: Try the ice cream, the salted caramel was just caramel, I was so disappointed! I need to read The Pursuit of Happiness too!
x