Winter has really arrived in Miraland. More snow today and temperatures of minus 8C , which , together with an Arctic wind feel like minus 20 C.

GJLM meeting last night at L's place, without J . who is in England at a friend's wedding. L, G and I and L's daughter had a lovely evening all cosy and warm , enjoying delicious homemade food and lively chatting while Siberian - like weather raged outside.

L's home is gorgeous; spacious, old , high ceilings , wooden floors and framed photos of family all over the place.It's the perfect place for an unpretentious relaxed meeting with a hint or two of luxury. So , we met,caught up on eachother's lives and enjoyed the delicious homemade food prepared with oodles of TLC. L. and her two daughters love cooking and it both shows and tastes.

We were in the kitchen most of the time chatting and nibbling while L and L daughter put finishing touches to food and even managed to bake two loaves of bread ! All in there and then.

Spicy , roasted nibbles .


Bruschetta : avocado and tomato sals on a thin slice of homemade garlicky bread

PASTA to die for !! Olive oil, garlic, anchovies,pine-nuts tomato paste and sultanas, genreous sprinklig of parmesan.

Fresh baby spinach and pomegranate salad

Pre-chrimble ambiance

There was cake too a bit like my Giyatri ..damn .. I forgot to take a picture of that .. sorry ... but it was YUMMY :)