Legendary Ribs xo

This is a story about a legendary rib dish. So it really all started in Adelaide. I have a crazy friend from uni days back in Adelaide who I met under forced circumstances i.e. we were put into the same tutorial group for some supply chain logistics course (I almost fell asleep writing the course name). He used to pretend that he couldn't speak English, so I felt compelled to answer tutorial questions on behalf of the group (since they were all adopting this tactic). In any event this dude turned out to be quiet a fluent English speaking character with quite the sense of humour.

Since graduating we've kept in touch and he then introduced me to a friend of his when I first moved to Melbourne. Fortunately for all involved this new friend was a huge foodie and a great cook! We've enjoyed the delights of his home cooking which never fails to disappoint. The dishes he serves, I believe are certainly good enough to be on any hipster restaurant menu and I think is legendary ribs are the bomb! BFF and I have heard tales of food friend's legendary ribs which have the reputation of being mind blowing!!! The recipe is top secret but we've hard rumours of shavings of chocolate possibly being used. Who knows if it's true because no one dares ask and really I like the mystery. I also like that it's said friend's special ... dare I say signature recipe!

Honestly the best tasting ribs ever put before me! My taste buds are going crazy just recalling the flavours as I write this post. You can tell this foodie loves his meat! So do I! lol

I always try to help out by making a dessert but honestly we're all there for the main that he serves up! I love my foodie friends and I love their generosity. BFF and I don't own a dining table so we feel terrible about not inviting people over for dinners but honestly I take my hat off to those who cook a meal with their own hands and put on a dinner for others. It's a truly heart warming gesture that I truly appreciate. Being away from my family means I miss that warmth most. Sharing in a meal made by a friend brings a real smile to my face :)

So a heart felt thank to foodie friend maker of legendary ribs! I hrt these ribs! lol

Legendary Ribs how i love thee! (Photo does not do it justice!)

i hrt weddings!

Lights + Camera + Action : shot of a stage at a recent wedding

So once again been really slack with the blog! Highlight of May 2012 thus far was attending a wedding back in Adelaide. Took my sister as my date for the evening and it was honestly such a lovely evening catching up with some old friends which I haven't had the chance to for years now (since moving away from Adelaide).

Not sure what mode I took this photo in on the Leica. I think it was set to monochromatic (but I can't remember/bothered checking). Love the soft fabrics in the background makes it all very romantic. Strong contrast with the silhouettes created by the lighting tripods and chairs.

Wedding was beautiful and so happy. Bride and groom both looked beautiful as you would expect. I love weddings because everyone is always in such a good mood and I love the fact that it's an entire event built around celebrating love. Not just romantic love but love in form of family and friends who have been unwavering supporters of the bride and groom as individuals well before they event met each other in most cases.

Hopeless romantic, that I am but I honestly love celebrating such a beautiful thing :)

Anyways so had a great time at the wedding and catching up with family in Adelaide. Not sure what to now that the colder weather has set in here in Melbourne. I am making full use of the heater and already have been sick. Though I suspect that's from being on a plane and inhaling disgusting germy air for an hour and a half on the return trip.

Nonetheless trying to keep motivated at work and getting my fitness up with a weekly dose of bootcamp to shock the system and remind my lazy side who's boss! LOL

Woohoo! Love this shot with all that's happening around the bride & groom. Very Raw show somehow.

Everybody loves a photographer right?! Check out the dude on stage (lol) love it!
[Pic taken in sunset mode.]

Out of focus love: gorgeous photo of my sister. Love the colours in the background, her sweet smile and the blurred photographer's silhouette on stage.

Happy New Year!!!

ADL 2012: Adelaide 2012 got it in the first take on NYE. Using sparklers and shutter priority mode on Leica set to 2 seconds taken by my wonderful bf (haha bff lol)

In 2011, I started blogging when I moved to Melbourne. Okay so a little lazy towards the end and didn't get as many blog posts up as I would have liked but I had so much fun in the process. 2011 was great! It had it's challenges of course but hey I had fun most of the time!

In 2012 there are a few more goals I'd like to set for myself.

Keep Blogging!
One being to continue to blog at least two posts per month. My Lecia D Lux 5 will still be the primary camera for the shots included in this blog but think I might make a real effort to include some shots taken with a bigger camera (Pentax K7).

I'll admit I'm lazy when it comes to slugging around a huge DSLR but will try harder to make the use of other cameras that I have access to.

Fitness
I'd like to be fitter in 2012. I really slacked off on the exercising this year - so here's to more discipline and motivation!!! I really don't have any more excuses for sitting around and doing nothing!

Budget $
In 2012 I want to cut back on impulse purchases and really focus on saving for big(ger) ticket items like trips away, furniture for the apartment and making sure I stay on top of all my finances - really get smart about superannuation etc...

Collecting Family Recipes
I started this project in 2011 but really want to commit to collecting classic recipes that I take for granted from my mum, dad and aunties! Get it all together and work on pulling at least a PDF collection of recipes to share with interested parties.

Just a few that I've thought of thus far. I will keep thinking about it all :)

Lonely Heart! Love this photo so much fun!

XOX: Kids were so much fun to hang out with! They really reminded me to remember to have fun and play.

NYE 2012: Achieved using mobile phone screens set to different colours. Again shutter mode on Leica set to 2 seconds.

Stick People: how fast can you draw a stick figure? About 2 seconds lol

Home is where the heart is

In my last entry I whinged about Melbourne trains so in the interest of keeping it positive I thought I’d blog about my beloved home town Adelaide. Affectionately known as Atown and rAdelaide it was where I was born and grew up until two and bit years ago.

Some snaps one of Adelaide’s main streets North Terrace. Nice wide footpaths and public spaces for people watching. The design of Adelaide makes sense for the pace at which this city moves. No trains on this side of the city and most areas of Atown are serviced by buses not trains.