NOT a food blog
I am blessed.
My friend of 10 years, he never fails to send me a postcard from every country he visits.
I was moved to tears when I received these flowers. She knows exactly what I like. And I miss her.
Sushi Cakes from Kat in Abu Dhabi
We met through our blogs and became fast friends. She now lives in Abu Dhabi and is the only reason why I upload pictures on Photobucket (for the glorious “people” of Abu Dhabi).
A Just Heavenly cake named after me which will be sold in the shops soon (Look out for Lyrical Lemongasp!)
I introduced myself to Nigel at a wedding fair last year. Some people hit it off immediately. We were two of a kind. When I expressed awe at the number of people who remembered my birthday, he said, “It’s because you are loved.”
A surprise phonecall from England from a blogger who is like a sister to me.
Life for Beginners – lunch at Palette Palate
He wrote me a collection of stories last year, and a poem this year.
Not too shabby for a beautiful day.
Pavlova made with lemongrass and love
Two pavlovas, and three birthday posts from the man who knew exactly what to bake for me…my friend of the year.
And my wonderful husband who threw me a surprise birthday party at Max! Kitchen & Wines. I was overwhelmed. A six-course degustation menu enjoyed together with 18 friends.
Smoked Salmon, Artichokes and Sun-dried Capsicum
Sea Scallops marinated in Champagne Vinaigrette and Lobster Oil, charred Tuna Loin with King Crab Meat – White Anchovies Salsa
Warm Eel Fillet on Truffle Cremed Cuttlefish Ragout with a Melange of fresh Highland Herbs and Sea Trout Roe
River Water Farmed Yabbies, chargrilled in a Pernod laced Fennel Bulb – Tomato Broth
Parrot Fish Fillet on Parsley – Garlic Poached Clams served with Borlotti Beans and wilted English Spinach Leaves
Chicken Breast Roulade with Pumpkin Cannelloni, sauteed Sweet Peas and Shimeji Mushroom
Most of all, I am thankful for the friendships that have been forged over the years.
I am blessed.
Food, for me, is a means to an end and not an end in itself.
Food, for me, represents the love of family, the fellowship of friends, and the community and communality it brings.
fatboybakes
September 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 pm
harumph……..high time too……………
cumi&ciki
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:59 am
u r blessed indeed!
Su-Lin
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:05 am
Looks like a fantastic week! Happy birthday!
msiagirl
September 3rd, 2008 at 4:17 am
aww we luv yoooo!
Steveky
September 3rd, 2008 at 5:31 am
what a simply beautiful post. I was nearly moved to tears… until I read Fatboybakes’ comment – and then I nearly wee’d myself. Love it.
Life for Beginners
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:57 am
Ah, the week that was… and the years to come. More friends and more celebrations await, me dearie! 😉
*muacks!*
Mochasourcream
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:24 am
It’s always a blessing to have good friends… U r so lucky…
lotsofcravings
September 3rd, 2008 at 10:18 am
my pleasure in knowing you as a friend too..hope u had a blast and still probably suffering from hangover celebrations..
haha isnt fbb like any spoiler to a movie rite?..
daphne
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:56 am
What a birthday lyrical lemongrass! The celebrations sound wonderful and all those sweets- surely there is no sweeter way to have a birthday! =)
Unkaleong
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Hahaha…ROFL at FBB’s comments. *hugs* We wuv you too…
Precious Pea
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:57 pm
You are blessed indeed. But I am also blessed to have a friend like you!
jason
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:04 pm
We all lurve you 🙂
Glorious people of AD...
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I’m sure you’ve made it to the top of the Friend of the Year list after this!! 😀
Most of all, I am thankful for the friendships that have been forged over the years.
I am blessed.
Hear ye, hear ye!
Here’s to a new decade of friends, old and new; food and laughter!
*hugs*
y’know, I really like paintings lah. Especially those painted by people I know… 😀
Tummythoz
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Beautiful post, heart warming dedications. Your friends are blessed too.
Motormouth
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:48 pm
counting your blessings, eh? 🙂
what a week THAT was …..
ling239
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:53 pm
wat a celebration !!
i am turning green, very very green….>.<“
Lianne
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Mother of all birthday celebration you had there! how can anyone keep up after this?
Henry Yeo
September 4th, 2008 at 2:10 am
Are we doing MIGF again this year?
Nerovivo is in, haven’t seen any sign of Lafite or Zipangu from Shangri-la.
Cynthia
September 4th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I’m late with my wishes but I hope that does not disqualify me from being a friend.
You are indeed blessed my friend.
keropokman
September 4th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Wishing you more better weeks to come!
btw, are those sushi cakes makan-able?
HairyBerry
September 4th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
“she willllllll be loved,
and she willlllllllll be loved……”
a cool song for a cool babe! ;D
sc
September 4th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
yes, very blessed indeed to be surrounded by so much love 🙂
Nigel
September 5th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I also said love, it’s because you give out so much love that you are loved in turn. What goes out is guaranteed to come back to you! 😉 And yes. I feel the same way. Hugs hugs. As for FBB, his gruffness hides a soft and runny centre! 😉 We hope…
😉
Blessed Be!
citygal
September 5th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
miss LL aka miss popularity is loved and blessed..happy belated bday once again..hugs
Jun
September 6th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
i wanna try the lyrical lemongrass cake!!! 😀 does it reli contain serai?
Simon Seow
September 7th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Happy belated birthday.
Kaya MeeKoo
September 9th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
1. Happy Belated Birthday!
2. Ms. Lemongrass, you have such a beautiful & delicious blog!
3. I was randomly googling on the Durian Puffs and that’s how I got led to your blog. Those durian puffs are yummm…meee!
Thanks & have a blessed day!
Jackson Kah
September 9th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
u r very lucky!