Justine Larbalestier

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Life is Good

I’ve written 1,500 words today. Bloody fine words, too. Or at least so they seem in the first flush of having written them. Yay first flush!

And Scott just threw together a late lunch of fresh baked rye caraway bread supporting the weight of manchego cheese, sliced perfectly ripe heirloom tomato lightly sprinkled with salt, and a sour pickled tomato. For dessert: two perfect majool dates. Have I mentioned my love of Russ & Daughters?

Now I and my happy palate will write more words.

Posted by Justine at 18:05, 16 July 2005 under Food | 14 Comments »

Comments

  1. Roger Says:

    Pickled tomato? Gross.

    July 16th, 2005 at 9:49 PM

  2. da Says:

    You should try Brillo from north italy, similar texture, more sort of zest

    July 16th, 2005 at 10:23 PM

  3. 3. Justine Says:

    Do you mean this brillo?

    July 17th, 2005 at 10:35 AM

  4. da Says:

    indeed i do. very yummmmyyy

    July 18th, 2005 at 3:15 AM

  5. woofy Says:

    but more importantly, what kind of salt?

    July 18th, 2005 at 8:28 AM

  6. 6. Justine Says:

    maldon sea salt.

    July 18th, 2005 at 11:25 AM

  7. woofy Says:

    a fine choice sir.

    July 18th, 2005 at 11:53 AM

  8. 8. Justine Says:

    Despite being English, it’s not bad.

    July 18th, 2005 at 11:58 AM

  9. roger Says:

    Steady, guvnor, there is much brilliant British fare!

    July 18th, 2005 at 8:24 PM

  10. niki Says:

    yes justine I have to say that the english fare has improved greatly scince I was here 15 years ago – mostly due to the increase of diverse imigration into london. They even have very good thai here ! – …thanks to David Tompson of course ;)

    July 19th, 2005 at 5:55 AM

  11. woofy Says:

    yes there’s been a food revolution over here, in terms of quality of food I’d say it’s far superior to ny.

    July 19th, 2005 at 8:50 AM

  12. woofy Says:

    In fact, I happen to know a little someone who I may or may not be related to who was just touching on this very subject on her blog.

    July 19th, 2005 at 9:06 AM

  13. 13. Justine Says:

    I’ve been to London four times in my life (the last time was 2000) and had absolutely appalling food every time. I will believe it only when I taste it.

    Of course, I’m comparing to Sydney more than NYC, cause Sydney is where my foodie heart lies.

    July 19th, 2005 at 11:11 AM

  14. niki Says:

    well justine any sydney chef who has been successfull in sydney seems to have migrated to London …. of course we still have to realise that good cheap food in london is still a bit of an issue if you are not earning pounds … although I have found a fantastic afghan resaurant that is very cheap ..

    July 19th, 2005 at 11:21 AM

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