**RECOMMENDED MOVIE OF THE WEEK**

THE SWITCH:

If the truth be told Jennifer Aniston will always be known for playing ditzy Rachael Green & having fabulous hair........but after the ridiculous fare that was BOUNTY HUNTER she has scored some major brownie points from me again!!

In the recommended movie she portrays a single woman ready to start a family without a partner-but she does need the SEED...........lol-hence the eloborate insemination party with a baster-yep a turkey baster.........by the by the movie is based on book aptly titled,THE BASTER!!!

Jason Bateman is always endearing-in his own off the wall kinda way-the lil boy that portrays the *lovechild* is a strange little fella but acts his socks off against those two!!

My fave part of the movie is JEFF GOLDBLUM-he plays the lothario best friend & does it soooooooo well-YUMM!!

Off you go-buy it,rent it,see it...........ENJOY!!!

**COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK**

BAHAMA MAMA:

1 tot light rum
1 tot dark rum
1 tot banana scnapps
pineapple juice
orange juice
sweet & sour drops/flavour-optional

Mix together over crushed ice & enjoy!!

**WHAT A WIRLWIND WEEK**

I know I have not been posting regularly but I've been knee deep in Mommy duties for the past 14days!!!

My daughter is all better now & back at school after battling an eye infection for over a week-the bad news is both hubby & I now have it!!We look & feel dreadful-it's itchy,scratchy,annoying & soooooooo oainful!!!It's like tiny little eyeball men are raking you eyeballs with tiny little rakes.......ouch!!!

Anyhoo it's been lovely having hubby home-pity the circumstances are so far from romantic :)........we look like right posers wearing our dark sunglasses all over town!!!lol.....Doc ordered us to rest the eyes for appx 5 days ,use the prescribed drops & take it easy!!

On a lighter note I have started work again two weeks ago.....it's only freelance but I'm super excited as my partner is a dynamo with an amazing network & admirable work ethic.....well she's just f**king amazing!!We are still in the infant stages so more about that later.........!!!

G & I are off to Malaysia this weekend-as the tickets & hotel were booked ages ago it's only fair that we go..........hubby might not be able to play in his beloved golfing tournament but he can help me carry my numerous shopping bags!!! hahahahaha.......

So with eye infections & golf tournaments......you see what an exciting LIFE we lead.....NOT!!lol-I wish you & your loved ones a great weekend ahead!!

Shades on....keep smilin!!

**TONIGHT IS LADIES NIGHT**

Dust off the troubles of the week (almost) gone by & gear yourself up for the weekend......

After a lazy (last)weekend I think it's time to go out & revel in some fun with my girlfriends.Later tonight we are headed to a gorgeous venue for much needed girly gossip & smooth cocktails.....*wink

After a week of eye infections,trips to the gynae & ridiculous budgets..........phewwwwwwww I need it!!

So.......soon I'll be headed out the door to get my wax on,my hair did & my talons trimmed........:)

Wherever you are this weekend......whomever you doing this weekend-hahahaha.......HAVE FUN & keep smiling!

**OCTOBER RECIPES 2**

LEMON BARS:

1 cup butter softened
2 lemons, juiced
4 eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
4 tbsp flour-all purpose
1/2 cup sugar-white
1 1/2 cups sugar-white


Preheat oven to 175degrees (350F)
In a bowl blend together softened butter,2 cups flour & 1/2 cup sugar
Press into the bottom of an ungreased baking pan (9x13 inch pan)
Bake for appx 15 min until golden & firm
In another bowl whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar & 4 tbsp flour
Whisk in the eggs & lemon juice
Pour over the baked crust
Bake for an additional 20min.
The bars will firm up as they cool
For a festive mood add food colouring* to the topping mixture
Sprinkle with icing sugar is desired


GOAT CHEESE PENNE:
1/3 cup olive oil
1 medium eggplant cut into cubes
3 tbsp parsley-chopped
1 cup sundried tomatoes
1 packet penne pasta
2 cups goat cheese

Preheat oven to 180degrees
Place eggplant cubes in colander -lightly sprinkle with salt.Allow to stand for 30min
Pour olive oil in baking dish,add eggplant & toss together
Place in roasting pan -brown for appx 20min
In food processor mix together,sundried tomatoes,parsley,2 tbsp of oil
Cook penne pasta al dente
Add eggplant,tomato paste & toss well
Sprinkle with goat cheese and serve


EGGPLANT SARMIES:
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs-salt/pepper
3 eggplants
2 cups mozzarella cheese
salt & pepper
2 eggs
oil for frying
8 basil leaves


Gently heat the oil in frying pan/skillet
Cut the eggplant into equal round sizes
Cut the mazzarella to match the eggplant
Beat the eggs together & place the breadcrumbs in a seperate bowl
Take two slices of eggplant,place a slice of cheese & a basil leaf inside & close
Carefully dip the sandwich into the egg then the breadcrumbs
Now fry in the heated oil until golden brown
Keep warm in the oven until all ingredients are used

**HAZY MONDAY**

Today is Monday.......not as wet & windy as before but glowing in a weak sun......I can hear the birds singing in the garden & my puppies are lazing at my feet.......seems everyone is in a dull mood today......

I have been up for most of the night-clearly dehydrated after a bingeing sessions with friends yesterday........so much laughter & good pasta!!!

My darling daughter is off school today-seems she caught a nasty dose of *pink eyes* off a mate at school......poor little eyes are swollen shut......& so much discomfort!!Days like this you just wanna cuddle them & make them feel better......hopefully nothing a good dose of antibiotics & eyedrops can't fix.......??!!

On a sad note.......my dear friend Wendy-who lost a husband & a Father to her children....please accept our sympathy & love from afar!!

God bless & keep you all at this time.........!!!

**LAZY AS A FAT CAT ON A WINDOW SILL**

Last weekend was uber buzzy so I've decide to just chill this weekend........it's almost 5pm & I'm still lounging about in my pj's :).I slink from one corner of the house to another.....ALWAYS stopping in the kitchen for a nibble or a cup of masala tea.......yum!!

Last night we met up with our friends for a wee farewell celebration -Vee & Sam are relocating to NY on Monday for a while-hopefully they'll be back in the new year & we wish them nothing but the best in all their new endeavours!!!

It's October-as you know-& OKTOBERFEST is in full swing over here-german barmaids & gigantic mugs of beer...well not EXACTLY like that but we make do with sauerkraut and imported beer......*BURP*

Here's to lazy Saturdays wherever you are..........:)

**OCTOBER RECIPES**

CANDIED APPLES:

8 Red apples ,stemmed
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup light coloured corn syrup
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup cinnamon decorator candies (RED HOTS)-if available


Line a large baking sheet with foil and coat with baking spray
Insert a clean cooking stick/white dowel into stem end of each apple

Combine sugar,corn syrup,water & candies in a small saucepan over medium heat
Cook until sugar dissolves-stirring occasionally
Cook for appx 8minutes -without stirring(syrup should be well mixed & still runny)
Remove from heat

Dip apples into saucepan-tilt the pan to cover apples
Drip excess syrup back into pan & place apples on baking sheet to harden


JACKSON POLLARD CANDIED APPLES:

6 Granny Smith apples (green apples)
2 cups of bittersweet choc-chopped
2 cups white cooking choc-chopped

Clean apples & insert wooden stick at stem end

In microwave cook bittersweet choc in glass bowl-appx 1min or until melted-stir every 20sec to keep smooth

Using a teaspoon drizzle the apples-over the glass bowl.
Place apples on waxing paper in a large tray

Repeat procedure with white cooking chocolate.

When choc is done & all apples are covered-CHILL until ready to serve

*COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK*

SANGRIA:

1 bottle red wine (merlot,cabernet sauvignon,etc)
1 lemon cut into wedges
1 orange cut into wedges
1 lime cut into wedges
2 tbsp sugar
splash of orange juice/lemonade
2 shots gin/triple sec(optional)
1 cup strawberries/rasberries- (can use frozen/thawed)
1 cup diced pineapple
4 cups ginger ale

Pour wine in large pitcher
Squeeze in the juice of the lemon,lime & orange
Toss the fruit into the wine-preferably without seeds
Now add pineapple,then gin,sugar,oj/lemonade
Chill overnight
Add ginger ale,berries & ice just before serving

**RECOMMENDED MOVIE OF THE WEEK**

This week I suggest you pick up/rent/see JONAH HEX!!

It's taken from the popular DC COMICS-transported to the big screen.Josh Brolin stars as the lead character-JONAH HEX- & delivers a good performance as the avenging hero!!John Malkovich makes a turn as his nemesis.....& performs his role with cool ease!!

Maybe this flick will only appeal to the boys-I liked it but that's just me.......supernatural,gunslaying,cowboys.......sounds odd but it DOES work!!

Last but not least........if anything you simply have to see it -if only for Megan Fox's(female distraction) teeny tiny waistline...........ouch!!!

Enjoy!!

**LOVE IS THE THING YOU KNOW**

WOWZER!!!!

I love October-it's one loooooooooooooooong celebration of love & joy in our humble abode.G & I celebrated our 14th year as husband wife yesterday.....I can't believe it's been that long!!!

Actually it feels like FOREVER........lol & in a very good way!!

I don't recall life BEFORE him or without him in it-I look back & all I see is happy memories!!!Oh don't get me wrong we have our struggles but we just stay up & fight............hahahaha!!...sometimes we both just act crazy to have make up you know what........*giggles*

So last night AFTER the Ryder Cup I was able to enjoy a romantic night out with him.....he was already on a natural high 'cause the europeans kicked some american butt at golf so he was extra sweet at dinner........teehee!!

Off we drove to the TAJ to sample their steak-not a very romantic meal- like lobster/caviar/whatever........what can I say we are CARNIVORES.......:)-the setting & the mood was very sexy sexy though & we had the place ALL to ourselves......the waiters lavished us with attention ,even the Chef popped out to say Hello!

We enjoyed a 4course meal whilst reminiscing about the past.....laughing at out first encounter,our honeymoon at Cape Maclear,driving through Africa at 2 in the morning.......& the kids-oh the kids........hahahahaha.......we raised 4 individuals.......4 people that's not so little anymore & whom will be flying the nest in not too long.......

Then it will just be the TWO of us.......AGAIN!!-just like before.......

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MR P-you still make my heart sing!!!

**BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS & NOVELTY CAKES**

This week we celebrate THANKSGIVING at our church.......& I especially have loads to be thankful for.

I was blessed with another birthday on October 1st-it was a day like no other......I felt extra special,I had an extra bounce in my step,my lips were sealed in a permanent smile all day & I just wanted to hug & love everyone.......lol

I designed a fabtastic birthday cake that would make any fashionista proud :)-we celebrated with close friends & indulged in crewd jokes,raucous laughter & calor-ific cocktails.....:)

Today my beautiful friends Milly & Martha celebrate their birthdays too......typical Librans,warm,fun,charismatic & sexy as hell........lol-HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND-laugh often,eat slow & lie about your age *wink

October is a great month......October is MY month.......!!!