Melanie requested a recipe. OK.
Ice cream, peach or strawberry.
Use fresh or canned fruit, but keep in mind that it needs to be soft and ripe.
3 medium sized peaches, peeled, stoned and chopped (approximately 1-1/2 cups) or
1-1/2 cups of chopped strawberries.
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar
1-½ teaspoons pure vanilla
2 cups half-and-half, or 1-½ cups whole milk plus ½ cup heavy cream
In a bowl mash the fruit with the sugar and vanilla. (Smells good)
Stir in the half and half.
Taste.
Add more sugar if needed. (I never do)
Ofcourse you have read the manual of the icemaker and gave it a good rub or clean.
Pour the mixture in the machine and freeze.
When you don't have a machine, stir the mixture every 15 minutes with a fork. Try to make it as smooth as possible.
When the machine is ready pour the ice in a bowl and freeze for an hour.
Use a hot spoon to put it in bowls or on a plate, or put it outside the freezedr for a while.
Sprinkle chocolate on top.
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Dreaming of Italy
Don't think I've left my life as a musician in the past.
Oh, no!
When someone would call me, to come to Italy, for instance, I would book one of the Italy Hotels and a flight for the first vacation.
Which is next month.
Some people think Italy is just a summer sunny holiday country. Well, it isn't.
Take Milan, for example.
It's one of the most buzzing cities of the world. Many even say it's the most innovative town of Europe.
Arriving at Malpensa airport is always a pleasure. Often I came there after a tour through another continent, and I always gave myself the pleasure of going to the laundry and have my clothes ironed.
The Italinians know fashion, and value good clothing.
I love Malpensa airport. The architecture is so interesting!
I'm never bored waiting there for someone of the hotel to pick me up and bring me to one of the Milan Hotels.
Linate airpost is closer to Milan and it's used mainly for European and domestic flights. One way or another I haven't visited that airport not as much. It's located in one of the richest areas of Milan.
The interesting part on Milan is, that it's a city both for tourists and businessmen.
When walking, one can hear all sorts of languages.
I've often wondered why Milan has become such a mix of Italy and the world. Maybe it's the temperate climat. I don't know.
But there's lot of workl done, and one can feel it.
To me, Rome is more relaxed. Or maybe Rome feels more huge?
I always book one of the Rome Hotels far in advance. One never knows when there's something special like a world exhibition, or something special in Vatican town.
Some call Rome the Eternal City. There's so much history and it goes such a long way back.
People who love to feel like they're living in the Renaissance and Baroque times best go to Rome. Do you know the historic centre of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site?
Like Venice. It's built on 118 small islands and it's history goes back to the 5th century. It's a complete exhibition by itself. It looks like every building is a masterpiece in itself and even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists such as Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and others.
I already feel a thrill when I book one of the Venice Hotels.
Some people ask me how a simple musician like me can afford staying in hotels.
Well, I use CheaperthanHotels.com to see which hotels are part of "Today's Special".
And then I check the last minute deals.
Sometimes I need something in a special area, or I want to go for something cheap.
CheaperthanHotels.com has anything
from cheap hostels to luxury 5 star accomodation.
Some hotels offer their last rooms for almost nothing.
Right now the The Strand Hotel in Rome, right in the heart of the city, offers rooms for 39 euros. Normal rate is 250!
I can have a look at the photos on the site, to know what I can expect.
CheaperthanHotels provides the best offers, guaranteed. They also enable you to book a hotel a long time ahead, because there are fixed prizes "a year round". So you won't be surprised when you arrive.
Oh yes, and you pay on arrival. Which I particularly like.
For those who wanto a wintersport vacation the north of Italy is marvellous at the moment. The Alps the Dolomites, they offer a good time of happiness.
All you have to do is go there.
Oh, no!
When someone would call me, to come to Italy, for instance, I would book one of the Italy Hotels and a flight for the first vacation.
Which is next month.
Some people think Italy is just a summer sunny holiday country. Well, it isn't.
Take Milan, for example.
It's one of the most buzzing cities of the world. Many even say it's the most innovative town of Europe.
Arriving at Malpensa airport is always a pleasure. Often I came there after a tour through another continent, and I always gave myself the pleasure of going to the laundry and have my clothes ironed.
The Italinians know fashion, and value good clothing.
I love Malpensa airport. The architecture is so interesting!
I'm never bored waiting there for someone of the hotel to pick me up and bring me to one of the Milan Hotels.
Linate airpost is closer to Milan and it's used mainly for European and domestic flights. One way or another I haven't visited that airport not as much. It's located in one of the richest areas of Milan.
The interesting part on Milan is, that it's a city both for tourists and businessmen.
When walking, one can hear all sorts of languages.
I've often wondered why Milan has become such a mix of Italy and the world. Maybe it's the temperate climat. I don't know.
But there's lot of workl done, and one can feel it.
To me, Rome is more relaxed. Or maybe Rome feels more huge?
I always book one of the Rome Hotels far in advance. One never knows when there's something special like a world exhibition, or something special in Vatican town.
Some call Rome the Eternal City. There's so much history and it goes such a long way back.
People who love to feel like they're living in the Renaissance and Baroque times best go to Rome. Do you know the historic centre of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site?
Like Venice. It's built on 118 small islands and it's history goes back to the 5th century. It's a complete exhibition by itself. It looks like every building is a masterpiece in itself and even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists such as Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and others.
I already feel a thrill when I book one of the Venice Hotels.
Some people ask me how a simple musician like me can afford staying in hotels.
Well, I use CheaperthanHotels.com to see which hotels are part of "Today's Special".
And then I check the last minute deals.
Sometimes I need something in a special area, or I want to go for something cheap.
CheaperthanHotels.com has anything
from cheap hostels to luxury 5 star accomodation.
Some hotels offer their last rooms for almost nothing.
Right now the The Strand Hotel in Rome, right in the heart of the city, offers rooms for 39 euros. Normal rate is 250!
I can have a look at the photos on the site, to know what I can expect.
CheaperthanHotels provides the best offers, guaranteed. They also enable you to book a hotel a long time ahead, because there are fixed prizes "a year round". So you won't be surprised when you arrive.
Oh yes, and you pay on arrival. Which I particularly like.
For those who wanto a wintersport vacation the north of Italy is marvellous at the moment. The Alps the Dolomites, they offer a good time of happiness.
All you have to do is go there.
my first day at the new job
Yesterday was a very interesting day.
We've had a lot of fun starting up the animal concerto.
Some teachers looked at my like I was a strange animal myself, arriving in the teacher's room to grasp their job and leave without leaving a trace.
Others already had a detailed account from the students and welcomed me witj open arms.
Some even made me feel like they wanted to be a friend, because the veil of fame might be part of them too.
Well, one way or another I had a very very good day.
But when I came home I was exhausted.
That was what I didn't expect: to be so very exhausted after one simple day of schoollife.
We've had a lot of fun starting up the animal concerto.
Some teachers looked at my like I was a strange animal myself, arriving in the teacher's room to grasp their job and leave without leaving a trace.
Others already had a detailed account from the students and welcomed me witj open arms.
Some even made me feel like they wanted to be a friend, because the veil of fame might be part of them too.
Well, one way or another I had a very very good day.
But when I came home I was exhausted.
That was what I didn't expect: to be so very exhausted after one simple day of schoollife.
Monday, 21 January 2008
I'm off to school
Ok... Just a few minutes to go before I have to leave for school.
Taking the first class for a walk in town isn't an option.
The weather is terrible.
So I decided to go for a kind of game to get to know the children.
First I try to mark their names.. which means writing them down. LOL!
Then I'll give them some time to decide which sound they think is the best representation of their character.
Then they all are part of an orchestra, and we can make a piece of music of all these sounds.
When I do this with some other groups and when...when it turns out they go for different sounds and rhythms, the groups can perform in front of each other.
Might ne a nice theme for this week.
They'll also learn the difference between an orchestra and a concerto. Many kids have difficulty to remember which is what. After this week they'll never forget.
Wish me luck!
Bye!!
Taking the first class for a walk in town isn't an option.
The weather is terrible.
So I decided to go for a kind of game to get to know the children.
First I try to mark their names.. which means writing them down. LOL!
Then I'll give them some time to decide which sound they think is the best representation of their character.
Then they all are part of an orchestra, and we can make a piece of music of all these sounds.
When I do this with some other groups and when...when it turns out they go for different sounds and rhythms, the groups can perform in front of each other.
Might ne a nice theme for this week.
They'll also learn the difference between an orchestra and a concerto. Many kids have difficulty to remember which is what. After this week they'll never forget.
Wish me luck!
Bye!!
Sunday, 20 January 2008
unconscious mutterings
- President :: not always the best
- Stare :: open eyes
- Embrace :: wonderful gesture
- Movie :: nice to go to one
- Everything :: for love
- Profile :: silhouette
- Satire :: sharp humor
- Erratic :: unexpected
- Costume :: carnival
- Secretary :: helps you out
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