lunes, 31 de enero de 2022

Sunny Winter

The weather is still unseasonably sunny, which can look like great news, but it's also freezing in the early mornings when I go to work (before dawn, actually). Not to mention that a dry winter can become quickly a problem. Probably shocking if you're from northern and more rainy countries, but rain is a welcomed visitor here (excluding torrential rains and floods, obviously!).
However I made the most of the sunny weather and met some friends at the local terraces (it's safer and we have had 15ºC, not such a bad temperature to sit outdoors): it's lovely to have some social life.


El tiempo sigue siendo increíblemente soleado, que en principio puede parecer una buena noticia, pero también es helador por las mañanas cuando voy a trabajar (ni siquiera ha amanecido, en realidad). Además de que un invierno seco puede traer problemas rápidamente. Esto le puede chocar a la gente de países donde la lluvia se da por sentado, pero por aquí se hace desear (excepto cuando causa inundaciones, ¡claro!).
Sin embargo, a mí me ha venido bien el tiempo soleado para reunirme con amigos y sentarnos en las terrazas (es más seguro, y teniendo 15ºC tampoco es tan mala temperatura): es estupendo hacer un poco de vida social.
- tweed skirt, part of a suit (second hand) / falda de lana, parte de un traje de segunda mano
- pullover, second hand (Sunday street market) shortened by me / jersey de punto, de segunda mano del mercadillo, acortado por mí
- tights, Snag / medias
- shoes, Camper / zapatos
- crochet cardi-thing, 4x4 (retail) old / chaqueta ganchillo, 4x4
- orange turtleneck, retail (old) / cuello vuelto naranja
- crochet hat and scarf / bufandita y gorro de ganchillo
- cork bag, Fine Cork Portugal / bolso de corcho
- shearling coat, second hand (Asos Marketplace boutique Bich) / abrigo de piel vuelta, de segunda mano, Asos Marketplace boutique Bich

- dress, tie-dyed by me and jazzed up by Ramonak Workshop local designer&retailer / vestido, desteñido por mí y con un diseño de Ramonak Workshop tienda&diseño local
- denim jacket, second hand (Asos Marketplace boutique Bich) / chaqueta denim, Asos Marketplace boutique Bich
- brooch made by me / broche hecho por mí
- earrings, retail / pendientes, tienda local

I made this Ottolenghi's recipe (IG) (see it here) and liked it, it's quite easy and tasty. Obviously, I took a shortcut, as I cooked the aubergines in the microwave then put them in the oven for only 10 min. I think it's a great idea to cook some aubergines in bulk and keep them in the fridge!. Next time.

Hice esta receta de Ottolenghi en IG (también aquí)y me gustó, es bastante fácil y deliciosa. Claro está, tenía que tomar un atajo, porque hice las berenjenas en el micro y luego las puse en la bandeja del horno pero sólo 10 min. Creo que es buena idea tener berenjenas hechas (en cantidad) previamente y guardarlas en el frigo. Para la próxima vez!



Have a fabulous week and keep yourselves safe!

Espero que paséis una semana estupenda y, por favor, cuidáos mucho.

6 comentarios:

  1. I love Ottlenghi's recipes - those aubergines look delicious!
    Fab outfits, especially the big eye dress with that fabulous dip-dyed blazer. Your shortened jumper looks like a Fair Isle one, eveyone goes crazy for those, it was a lucky find.
    I'm so glad you've got sunshine and some warmth and delighted that you're able to meet up with friends again. xxx

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  2. I can tell how cold it is by your layers! And what fabulous layers they are. I loved your tweed skirt and jumper ensemble and the lovely tie dyed and dip dyed denim jacket. The marvellous shearling coat is a star in it's own right, too, I love it.

    The food you made looks delicious and you've reminded me I have an aubergine to be used up...

    Have a great week
    xxx

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  3. How about I send you some of our rain :-) No, seriously, a lack of rain can be quite problematic!
    Glad to hear you've been making the most of the sunny weather to enjoy some social life.
    Gorgeous outfit as always, my favourite being the first one, with that cute Tweed skirt and the lovely jumper! I really love that colour palette.
    The aubergine dish you made looks utterly delicious, and we often use the microwave as a short-cut. I do love cooking but it has to be fast :-) xxx

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  4. love a sandy brown with light and bright blues/turquois!!
    thanks for the aubergine recipe - but no microwave here :-D
    xxx

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  5. We could stand some rain too. Ah well, you know it will all come at once in spring.
    Lovely outfits.
    I never knew aubergines could be microwaved. That's going to be useful knowledge!
    Have a great week. Stay warm.

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  6. I love that dye maxi with the eye of Ra symbol. The outfit with blue tights is fabulous!

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