Not your usual Christmas

Well, not MY usual Christmas, I should say. Why? Because it was a REAL Christmas ~ and you can’t buy that! It is such a refreshing change to be in the country relaxing, rather than in the streets of LKF drinking my memories away (not that it’s not an enjoyable yearly thing I do, I do miss all of you very dearly, girls)

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Christmas pudding with brandy flambe and cream

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Christmas presents and turkey carving

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Leg of ham, rustic succulent side dishes, and festive table settings

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cows grazing, cabernet grapes ripening on the vines, black swans and pelicans

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Golf at your doorstep, scenic drives and wine tasting (drunk driving not included)
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I returned to Sydney plenty more relaxed, rested and happy. Another quiet one coming up for new years eve as well. Fortunately, The Ivy doesn’t open til Jan 8th, due to multiple complications – hence my sudden unplanned holiday. Happy New Year everyone!

Tags: hunter valley, ivy, lamb, sydney, tuna, turkey

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13 Comments to Not your usual Christmas

  1. Dec 28, 2007 at 12:13 pm | Permalink

    id rather of been in LKF. =(

  2. Dec 28, 2007 at 12:14 pm | Permalink

    instead i was working =T

  3. Dec 28, 2007 at 1:34 pm | Permalink

    looks so beautiful in the countryside! what is LKF?
    happy holidays, amanda :)

  4. Dec 28, 2007 at 2:05 pm | Permalink

    This is the turn of a ‘new life’ for all of us, I spose….new way of Christmas and New Years….tell me it’s got nothing to do with a quarter-life change.

    Hope this means a better life for us all!

    I miss you girls, too.

  5. Dec 28, 2007 at 5:54 pm | Permalink

    yummo!

  6. Dec 28, 2007 at 6:59 pm | Permalink

    neither.
    question.
    how far is Aussie from HK? (duration of flight?)

  7. Dec 28, 2007 at 10:28 pm | Permalink

    LKF = “lan kwai fong”

    Happy Holidays Amanda!

  8. Dec 28, 2007 at 11:51 pm | Permalink

    merry (belated) x’mas ! happy holidays! bla bla bla… XD

  9. Dec 29, 2007 at 12:20 pm | Permalink

    it’s always nice to be in the country.. it looks like it’s right out of the movies.. lol 

  10. Dec 30, 2007 at 1:31 am | Permalink

    You really should’ve booked last minute flights!!!

  11. Dec 31, 2007 at 1:30 am | Permalink

    MMMM, i’m getting hungry just looking at your food. the grapes look perfect!

  12. Jan 1, 2008 at 2:26 am | Permalink

    My tummy’s growling… What a way to celebrate Chrismas!!! Nice photos as well… =)

  13. Jan 9, 2008 at 4:22 am | Permalink

    <3 all your food pictures! How long did it take to make all that :P *drools” Happy belated New years :)

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