I've been house-sitting for a friend the last couple of weeks and, while I've been enjoying not ever having to wait for the bathroom, I'm particularly enjoying the chance to cook whatever I want for dinner without having to consider anybody else's likes and dislikes. This means that I have eaten lots of fish, which John hates, and no potatoes, which my flatmate Fiona adores and cooks with every meal. I've been eating mostly vegetarian meals, and only eating meat when I can afford to splurge on a nice steak. John on the other hand requires some time of meat (but not fish!) with every meal, and so we eat a lot of mince and chicken drumsticks at home.
Two meals I've enjoyed most are this brussel sprout recipe for smitten kitchen (and yes, I'm enjoying being able to get away with cooking nothing but a giant plate of brussel sprouts for my dinner!); and a simple meal of farfalle dressed in a sauce of garlic, parmesan, parsley and chili oil (all buzzed in the food processor until smooth), tossed with a large handful of baby rocket. Mmmmmmm.
And yes, I know I didn't do an October Review, but I'm pretty sure nobody missed it. Obviously I tried out a whole heap of recipes for thanksgiving, I saw District 9 and finally got around to watching Amelie (which I didn't think was as good as everyone said it was - a case of too much hype I think). And I went on a couple of hikes, but did no other exercise whatsoever.