Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon

I've been meaning to try Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon recipe for the longest time, but was temporarily taken aback because I felt it was too complicated, and prep and cooking time is too long. Besides that, I already had a simpler version (click HERE) that also worked well.

But then, I really got curious so last week I gave it a go. I told myself while preparing it... "If this does not taste better than my simple one then I'm gonna kill myself!" Nyahahah of course I wouldn't, but I know I'd be disappointed, aside from being dead-tired.

Almost 5 hours later, the results were in.

And... I LOVED IT! We all loved it! Those 5 hours were well worth it!!!!

Recipe can be found in Julia Child's Mastering the art of French Cooking Volume 1.

Love love love it, and I really highly recommend that if you have the time to spare and want to spend it in your kitchen, then try to do this at home. No regrets!

If you do not have a copy of this lovely book, then the recipe can be found in my other blog, Vannie's Kitchen.

Serve it with simple toasted bread (which we did), potatoes (for ultimate luxury pair this meal with potato gratin - recipe found in my food blog too), noodles, or rice. I prefer to use enameled cast iron casserole to cook it, but any casserole will do.

ENJOY!

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Can't Get Enough of It

Another serving of sole meuniere!

This time I served it with a simple salad of baby romaines, lemon dressing, and pepper-stuffed olives.
 This is LOVE.

RECIPE HERE at my Kitchen!

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Little Misfortunes

I just have to blog about the little misfortunes our family has experienced since the start of this year, after what happened over the weekend. you see, I still couldn't understand how it happened, but I lost a sizable amount from my wallet. IN DOLLARS. Only consolation was that the whole amount was not lost (I refuse to think it was intentionally taken?). I however still couldn't shake off the feeling of sadness.

Anyway, some mischiefs:

• Our new Flip Mino bonked out on us during our Boracay vacation. ALL VIDEOS were gone. Consolation? Better deal... It was replaced with a Flip Mino HD by just paying the balance.
• Less than an hour of wearing it for the first time, Eanna's new Havaianas slipper (yep, only 1) got lost. We tried in vain to look for it. Even asked Boracay regency to help us look for it while we were staying there. No luck. Ack.
• Our car was bumped while it was parked (when Enrik met up with his friends one Friday evening). The guard informed him of the bump, but didn't hold the suspect because the guard felt it was just a small dent. DUH, is Php 5k++ service fee too small an amount???? Money doesn't grow on trees, you know!

I know, these are just small misfortunes in life, but still, it gets into us if spread over a small period, noh? But again, I'm still thankful that these are just "small" incidents. We still believe and know brighter things will come and are in store for us. For now, I am looking forward to a lot of good things, our girls-only vacation being one of them. Thank goodness we have already booked our flight, and our accommodations as well (no need for a vacation rental, as we are staying in a hotel at much discounted rate, courtesy of the sister!).

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Quote To Start The Week

Image from Everything Fabulous

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My Take on Summer 2010

This is my take on Summer casuals 2010...

Summer 2010 by evepin featuring Tory Burch shoes

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Summer is Here!

Am I gonna go white-hot (as usual)?

Or sheer-effect?

Or military-sheer fusion?

or all of the above?

Images from Style.com

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Eanna's New Ride

Eanna rode this the whole time in Powerplant. And now as soon as  she finished bathing, she's riding it. I love it too, I was like a kid riding this in the kid's play area on the third floor! Hahaha!

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The Lipstick That Haunts Me

Lips as red as blood...

The Ellis Faas Ellis Red L101

How how how can I get hold of this???

Check out the Ellis Faas website for more info on products.

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