Ice-cream and waffle

But first, belated birthday wishes to the wise and lovely thalinoviel! Hope you had a fantastic time! Sorry we couldn't be there - prior engagement for a birthday of the big 40 kind.

The birthday girl seemed to have a wonderful evening. And guess what? I made ice-cream!

Most of those who know me will recall that the best and sweetest way I can show love for you is to stay out of the kitchen forever. This is no affectation, I genuinely am the very worst cook you have ever met. But this ice-cream is different, and it works so well I have to record it. You do not need an ice-cream maker. All you need is a little alcohol, to stop the ice-crystals forming.

( ice-cream recipe )

We saw films this weekend; House of Flying Daggers which was very beautiful, and Team America World Police which was puerile, offensive and disgusting, and had me laughing from start to finish. Now, here's a curious thing:

( Puppets behaving badly )

Makes perfect sense, right? Time to go visit my home planet...