Wow, yesterday was a downer huh. Word must have gotten around cos no-one read it. Brad calls me a hit whore cos I will stand in front of the stat counter and hit refresh all the time. There is a sad element of truth to that. So no one came visiting yesterday, except for Wesley, bless him. Fortunately today’s post is less suicide inducing.
Moving onto the positives of last year, of which I am pleased to say there were many. It’s the first year ever I flew overseas twice for holidays. Normally I don’t take holidays which is why I have so many holidays up my sleeves. It’s also the year of the newest addition to the Vanstone clan. And some seriously amusing highlights. Speaking of:
Disneyland At Christmas
I make no apologies for being a Disney Kitsch lover. I love rides, I love theming, I love kitsch. Disney is a natural fit. I timed my visit in November perfectly. The Halloween ornaments had just been removed and the Christmas Decorations were being put up. Disneyland Christmas was in full swing. When the park closes there is clearly an army of people working on decorating the place, as each day more and more decorations were evident.
And they looked really pretty.
So considering I love Christmas and all its kitschness, Disney, Christmas and me were a superb fit. Next year later in the year so at to see parades etc.
The Most Beautiful Moment
I still get teary when I recall that moment. And the joy of it was its spontaneity and being in the right place at the right time. It’s possibly one of those had to be there moments however, for me anyway, it was so beautiful and worth revisiting.
An Addition to the Top 10 Wonders of the Food World
I am still finishing up entries from the last trip to the US ( I know, right. I couldn’t organise the (insert your choice of event) in a (insert your choice of venue)) so I haven’t told you about the fantastic night I discovered these. Let me just say this.
Fried Pickles are the Food of The Gods!
Oh my Lord, it was a revelation. They are pickle chips fried in a buttermilk batter and taste heavenly. Seriously they are the most amazing thing. They are one of the reasons I am returning to the US.
Speaking of Food of the Gods
The Burger that is Bubba
Oh man. Bubba Burgers, a burger in the shape of Texas and the best tasting burger in the US. I tried these for the first time at Wesley’s birthday and I was completely hooked. I insisted we have them when I returned in November and they were as delicious as ever. They now have turkey burgers which I havent tried yet but considering how much I love turkey and how much I love Bubba Burgers…….That’s a no brainer.
Lauren Emily
My newest niece. Completely gorgeous and the most docile baby you could ever hope for. My brother and Sister in Law are running around not believing their luck. This is the child that will squeal happily as her three-year old sister mashes her cheeks in with unrestrained strength. She is the picture of placid, until she is hungry. Then she is a typical Vanstone.
Way more to go (it was a great year!) but this one is running late. So Part 2 tomorrow.
Away For A Bit 
I’ve looked up fried pickle recipes. You gotta come over when the weather cools down. Not sure about those burgers … they look too pink … like manually extracted meat which is the stuff they get off the carcasses post-butchering and taking all the good cuts. You don’t want any more detail than that, I promise you.
Nieces (and nephews) are great. Yours sounds a treat. Do you get to do the neck sniff-n-snuggle? Right in that tender bit by their shoulder?
Brekkie soon. Will text.
Don’t you be dissing Bubba Burgers!!!!
They weren’t pink when they were cooked, let me assure you.
Yup, but they shouldn’t be pink when they start out. You’ve been chowing down on cow’s lips and arseholes, buddy!
Oh honey, that’s the story of my life.
Ewwwwwww!
the food nazi HAS to add an entry….YUK that slop will kill ya honey!!!!!! LOL
I am shocked you would say that, KB.
It’s vegetarian!!!!!
and trust me, you would LOVE it.
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