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Gorgeous Arbutus

Gorgeous Arbutus
Originally uploaded by Manne.

Finally went to eat at Arbutus, which I have wanted to visit since I was there just days before the opening.

Good looks, exciting menu, all wine by the glass (thanks to a special vacuum mojo recorking gizmo I heard) and fantastic service of the skilled and attentive yet not intrusive kind. What more can you ask for, really? Oh, of course, decent prices. Arbutus has that too. Well worth a visit, if you are lucky they serve the young squids...

Photo from company do. Tad dark, but the beautiful backlit panels came out well. Hard to believe they are cheap hand chiseled MDF. Great looking restaurant decorations doesn't have to be ridicolously expensive. Nice to see the owners' creativity span all the way from the menu to the wall decorations.

 

Smålands Coffee rocks

Smålands Coffee rocks
Originally uploaded by Manne.

Right next door to our office is a Swedish coffee shop. Run by a Swedish girl, only Swedish talking people working there. Best sandwiches in Waterloo. Favs are the Thor's Hammer and their traditional meatball sandwich with beetroot salad.

Sunday roast, Ingrid style

Sunday roast, Ingrid style
Originally uploaded by Manne.

Last Sunday I was invited to Ing's place for Sunday roast and roast vegetables. Fantastic.

Before putting the roast in the oven she inserted whole cloves of garlic in strategic places and soaked it in brandy and port. Worked very well. Sauce and vegetables with lots of sweet potatoes, cauli flower and squash were perfect. The only thing I missed at the table was some nice black currant jelly. Yum.

After eating up, dessert with cheese cake and Fish Food had cream followed and then drunken debauchery ensued along with the lovely and gorgeous K, B and H. Me amongst a bunch of drunk, witty, intelligent and absolutely stunning women. I am such a lucky man.

Recipe for roast to follow.

Sushi in the park

Sushi in the park
Originally uploaded by Manne.

Right across from Waterloo, where I work, is Embankment. There you find a pay per piece sushi shop and a nice, quiet, gorgeous little park. Perfect for a relaxing outdoor lunch.

Banana fritters, 50s style

Banana fritters, 50s style
Originally uploaded by Manne.

Peta's mom taught her this simple but yummy recipe for banana fritters. Slice a few bananas, make what is basically pancake mix and add the bananas. Fry on medium heat. Serve hot with sprinkled sugar on top. I think some cinnamon would be sweet as well.