Lamb, walks, doors, wine, movies

What have we been up to?

Going for walks in the evening and enjoying the fresh smell of Autumn air, the clear blue skies, and the colorful Fall leaves.

Fixing up the house - we got new doors! Nils was not so happy that all trim and moulding is different for every room and not so attractive. The doors were different too throughout the house and many were stained and damaged and too thin to muffle any sound. So, we are starting to put new doors in! I admire Nils handiwork.

Had a fun wine and cheese party with some friends. We had wines from South Africa, California, Chile, Spain, and Italy. We can highly recommend Waterstone Merlot (I was surprised I liked a Merlot!), Santa Rita Carmenere, and Cape Peak. As for cheese, must try thin slices of manchego drizzled with olive oil, toasted pine nuts and basil leaves.

Borrowing DVDs from friends - it has been cheesy comedy mostly (Blades of Glory and Wild Hogs) and next on the list is Blood Diamond and Wedding Crashers. Any suggestions for good movies that are a year old? The new DVDs in America will not be here yet for six months.

Eating the traditional Fall food in Norway - får i kål. It is easy to make! Take a big pot, put fatty but good lamb pieces in the bottom, layer with wedges of cabbage, whole peppercorns, more lamb, more cabbage, more peppercorns, some salt, etc. Put in some water (about an inch or two), put a lid on, bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for four hours. Yum!