Hugs

I'm not gonna lie I'm not so much of touchy feely person (emotionally totes, physically no) but I love a good hug!

If there is one thing I have noticed here people are just super friendly and genuine. I have been introduced to many during my travels and I have noticed that without fail when saying goodbye to me most people step towards me, open their arms and give me a hug. I find this to be a very warm gesture it just breaks down the barrier and what a nice way to remember the first time you met someone.

-JBomb

High Point Cafe

After a much needed/deserved break from raking up the autumn leaves we headed to High Point Cafe to enjoy a late breakfast/early lunch.

This cafe is located on Carpenter Lane in Philadelphia its small and cute and fits in with the suburban surroundings. They have an array of pastries and cakes but I was here for one thing brunch so I knew the ultimate meal would be a savoury crepe. I ordered the spinach, ham, caramelised onion & chavre (goats cheese) and it was delicious! I have never experienced a savoury crepe but I can highly recommend it I also lathered on the famous sriracha to give it an extra kick. My uncle enjoyed the owners favourite apple, cheddar & sriracha, I know what your thinking what the... once again it was delightful I love it when an abstract combination of food is introduced to you and it just works.


-JBomb

Some like it hot others cant ice

Sriracha - an extremely popular hot sauce I thought it was just amongst my family but it turns out to be available at pretty much most restaurants and cafe's so much so it appears as an ingredient see my next post for reference

It has a mild - medium kick spicing up almost any ordinary dish so far I enjoy it with eggs, rice & crepes..

For my next topic I have one addiction its iced coffee I just love an icy cup of java I was under the impression that it started here in the US I was clearly mistaken! here iced coffee is black coffee with ice its just not the same so I will have to find another vice or ask if I can get behind the counter to make it either/or.

-JBomb

B b b bird bird bird bird is the word!

Before I had time to shake off the jet lag my grandma and I hopped on the train to Philadelphia. Its about an hour and a half from upstate New York and it is just beautiful. The reason to devour a bird!


Thanksgiving Day - an annual holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Thanks are traditionally directed towards God, accompanied with feasting and prayer.

I have been looking forward to this day since my last visit to the US 3 years ago! My aunty creates a mean feast with the assistance of her sous chefs appealing to both the carnivore and the vegetarian. This is by far the best celebration, I think every country should have such a holiday as it is purely based on delicious food and great company. 

This Thanksgiving we had 15 attendees, including another Aussie - so much for being the token luckily we got on like a house on fire, with the nickname Milo how could you not. 

  

The Menu

~Cocktail~

Pilgrim Progress

Spiced Rum, Ginger puree, Lime, Honey Water, Sparkling Wine

~Entree~

Dip

Roasted capsicum, Chickpea, Cilantro (Coriander), Pine nuts

~Main~

Turkey

Steamed Broccolini & Tomatoes

Roasted Cauliflower, Caper & Raisins crumbed

Sweet Potato Ginger Mash

Vegetarian stuffing with wild rice

Carnivore stuffing with sausage

Original cranberry sauce

Jalepeno Lime Cranberry sauce

Cranberry relish

Watercress salad

~Dessert~

Salty Honey Pie

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Croissant Bread & Butter Pudding

Homemade Truffles (Peanut butter & Chocolate)

~Supper~
Scotch & Lime Seltzer

Butterscotch Cookies

By the firepit

The Cleaner

Needless to say I was beyond satisfied and I am looking forward to creating the classic leftover sandwich incorporating the moist maker (a piece of gravy soaked bread in the middle- quote from Friends, classic Ross)

-JBomb

Things that make you go hmm...

I will dedicate this title to things I find out along the way

1. Shoes

Apparently there kind of a big deal in the States as I went to casually walk to the car to pick up a thanksgiving attendee I was cautioned that I must wear shoes I just thought it was my Aunty's motherly instinct however as I grabbed my sneakers to put on in the car a neighbour yelled "shoes go on your feet" to which I answered "I'm from Australia it's not how we roll" I look forward to using this every chance I get!

-JBomb

The Countdown

Just thinking about the last few days left here in Perth...

I'm so excited about the farewell party seeing as this will be my first attempt at pigs in blankets/frankies in blankies. I will spend the next few days concocting the worlds most chronic playlist to get everyone on the d-floor...I cannot wait!

xoxo

JBomb