Quai-d-orsay

So I went to the French film festival with a head cold and not much sleep. I wanted to go because it was a fun thing to do with some fun peeps. I saw a film that went for two hours with lots of French words and subtitles. The film was good but it was so nice and dark in there that I had a few little micro sleeps. Just tiny ones, but enough to make me want to snuggle into the seat and cover myself with a big heavy blanket.

Instead I jiggled around. A lot.

But the film. It was funny in parts - and very relatable if you have ever had to write a speech or talking points or the like. It's about a guy who goes to work for a Minister as the communications guy, writing speeches. He has to navigate his way through all the advisors and the Minister himself, who constantly changes the theme of the speech and asks for multiple rewrites. Sorry - that makes it sound very boring. It really isn't, but there is just not much more to say. Worst movie blog post ever.

Just a little too cute to eat

Best bunting in town

If there was a guinness book of records for bunting - this would have to be a contender. Makes me smile every day. 

Chez Frederic

Great dinner option in Braddon. A licensed, eat in, take-away restaurant. http://chezfrederic.com.au

Not a bad way to start the working week

Lark Hill

Long weekends should always involve a country drive, good company, great food and exceptional sparking wine. I'm a big fan of Lark Hill's wines so this was the perfect lunch venue for a sunny Sunday. 

 

Tuna empernadas

Gosh how the time is flying. Busy days turn into busy weeks and everything feels just like yesterday but also months ago all at once. Last Saturday was spent wishing away the rain for picnic plans at enlighten. The rain didn't stop and the picnic went on regardless - but really I should never have worried because I was amongst hardcore picnickers, with a penchant for puddles, pretzels and hello kitty. My kind of crowd.

Tuna empernadas are perfect for a picnic menu and my version super easy to make too. The dough is just 500 grams of flour, one tablespoon each of white wine, melted butter, olive oil. Salt and a pinch of sugar. Mix all of that and add warm water to get it dough like. Knead for a bit (you can even knead it in the mixing bowl to save mess).

Let the dough sit in the fridge. While that is happening pan fry a diced onion. Add in a chopped tomato. Cook for a bit, chuck in a can of good quality tuna, a dash of sugar, a half teaspoon of pimento (or some sort of paprika) a splash of wine and you are done. Take off the stove and add in chopped up olives if you want to.

Now grab the dough and roll out into mini circles. Put a tablespoon of the filling onto each dough circle and pinch together into a half circle.Brush with egg yolk and cook at 180 for about 12-15 minutes. Great hot. Better cold. Tastes even better when you have a geriatric dog helping.