NordenBladet – The children were in Saaremaa for four days and me and Allan have had more time for each other. For one day we just relaxed and watched all sorts of films and series.
I have once again a new favourite which is “My Mortgage Free Home” where the host Amanda Lamb introduced to people four real estates that they could afford to buy instead of their current real estate without a bank loan. Besides me finding it right to promote a loan free lifestyle, the series also has picturesque views of England – so beautiful that there’s a strong desire in me to go on a long road trip though England’s various villages.
What else did we do with the (child)free time? Of course we worked ? Allan was busy programming and I finally completed the OHMYGOSSIP Estonia‘s new web design.
Then there was also some cleaning, I changed the curtains, we bought and I wrapped the Christmas presents, there was a lot of baking and I also started sorting the things. We are selling some of the things that we don’t use anymore. Currently there is on Osta.ee website for sale until January 1st a two-colour 3D printer Zonestar Z8 and Thrustmaster T300 RS steering wheel with the frame and Pro pedals. If anybody is interested, make a bid for the auction and you’ll get professional products at a better price than is available on the market.
From the new things, besides the Brother sewing machine I have a Trust design tablet. I still don’t know how to use it but with another laptop and just for fun I designed several patterns and mandala shapes (below on the pictures there are patterns designed by me). Designing the patterns is very calming and at the same time exciting!! Take a look for example at the page spoonflower.com. Thousands of patterns from various designers and amateurs, the patterns can be printed on several fabrics, wallpapers, etc. Super cool!
The sewing itself is still just a few steps down the road, I am still waiting for the fabrics, the laces and ribbons, yet I am still doing this and that. Besides the kitchen cloths, and besides mending a lot of things, I sewed a small bag with two pockets, suitable for use as a case for glasses or as a case for the cell phone. I made it a present for Ivanka to be used as a case for the cell phone.
We spent our Christmas as we did last year (see the blog HERE) at Allan’s mother’s place in Kadriorg, except this time the children were in Saaremaa. I made two cakes, one for my parents and one to take with us. Allan’s brother prepared the main course that once again was so abundant and tasty. And then there was the beer brewed at home. Me, who I love beer, am telling you honestly that this was the best beer I have ever tasted! Top notch!
Below are the pictures of my Christmas outfit and our this year’s Christmas table, which then included: oven cabbage, oven potatoes, handmade pate and hummus, roast pork, fresh salad, homemade pumpkin salad, homemade pickled chanterelles, homemade wild raspberry jam and cloudberry jam and for dessert I made creme brule-whipped cream-cookie cake with pistachio nuts, almonds, cashew, bananas and strawberries.
More of December’s meal pictures…
A little survey of what I have been cooking and what we have been dining on:
Dujardin beans, Santa Maria rice noodles, sea kale salad, meat, sandwiches, pizza, salty oven cake, various salads, fish fingers, pancakes, gingerbread, ice cream, etc. As new products in the menu there were Marta’s “Homelike lentil cutlets” and several sorts of coffee. For years I have been using Löfbergs, but I have to admit that Paulig’s coffee sorts were delicious for a change. I especially liked Paulig’s “Cafe Reykjavik”. Selver added as a present Andri-Peedo farm’s goat cheese, which was so good that I also ordered it later.
