If any spring is capable of taking my breath away, it would only be the spring with you in it. π·π·π·ππ«
If any spring is capable of taking my breath away, it would only be the spring with you in it. π·π·π·ππ«
π€―π€―π€― my brain is now malfunctioning. I may regain partial reasoning ability after a recalibration by your bosom ππ«
This photo of you is pure magicβ¨ I love how you give off an inviting, mysterious night being vibe, how casually you capture a star π in your hand while sitting on the swing that is the crescent of the moon π Wish you lots of π§§π§²β€οΈ in the year of the horse. π₯°
So glad you had a wonderful Valentineβs celebration β¨ππΉ Happy Lunar New Year to you! π΄
Duck Breast, dry aged, quince miso glaze, roasted turnips.
Beef Short Rib, charcoal grilled, cauliflower mushroom, celeriac tots, sauce charcutiere.
Buddha's Hand, Buddha's hand fog, spruce honey mousse, apple granita, island sea salt
Lemon chiffon, Milk chocolate with cinnamon hearts
I canβt wait till the next time I celebrate another special occasion with you. π
A fancy looking Sea Bream Crudo in an elevated glass bowl. Ingredients include saffron escabeche, ponderosa lemon ice, topped with some sturgeon caviar.
Artistically presented Red Beet Tarte Tatin on a white ceramic plate.
Green coriander abalone cooked with butter sauce, and topped with kishu mandarin gel.
Yellowfin Tuna, leek terrine, fermented rosehip consomme
Sharing pleasure with you has always been phenomenal. Thank you for making today one of the most spectacular and memorable Valentineβs Day π
πΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉπΉ Happy Valentineβs, Ray!
That artistic display of elegance earns you a Stella Star βοΈ π
I just learned that the Roman numeral IIII is for visual balance to the VIII on the opposite side of the dial. It is called the βwatchmakerβs fourβ. But that is no comparison to how elegant your hand looks while holding the watch π
Ray, you have the best inspirations ππ₯° I am in awe with your art collection π
Love that stack of new readings is as tall as the bookshelf behind it. πππ May the sweetest of spoilings continue to celebrate the month of lovers for you π
A well-lit church stands under the cold moon in a clear, freezing night. Snow accumulates at the doorsteps of the left and right entrances, leaving the church accessible via the middle doorsteps only. To the left of the church stands a commercial building some 100 years newer than the church.
The moon and the church in -10 degrees π₯Ά
In the foreground is a clear red fruity cocktail in a classic crystal tumbler with 1/3 foam floating atop to the brim. The cocktail is a mix of Rye Whiskey, Peach PurΓ©e, Blueberry Syrup, Lemon Juice topped with Herbaceous-lemon foam and garnished with a fresh basil leaf. Behind the cocktail is a small vase of floral arrangement in colors complementary to the drink: earthy brown, orange and yellow branches and leaves. Beyond the vase is the calm ambience of the restaurant with cozy soft lighting, high ceiling, and dark furniture. A great place to be when it is -15 degrees outside.
A cocktail at 11:59
The bright moon rises above, centering between two rows of towering buildings. The sky is clear and the cold air is crisp.
The moon and the city in -20 degrees. π₯Ά
You have the cutest kittens and I adore them π₯Ί
Happy birthday Ray! ππ₯ Hope you are getting spoiled rotten π
Carrot ice cream, orange, tonka bean meringue.
Some delicious hibiscus tea.
Classic chocolate dessert to fill the nooks and crannies.
I am so happy I got to spend time with you, catching up, and celebrating your birthday. Hope you are getting spoiled in your birthday month!
This is a photo of the food missing because I forgot to take it before enjoying it. The dish was a pork and chicken liver spring roll (shiso leave was used for the wrapping) with added caviar on the basil emulsion. Simply divine.
A comforting bowl of gluten free noodles, shaved truffles garnished on charcoal sablefish in a mushroom broth.
Wagyu, braised cheek, charred broccolini, vadouvan, madeira jus.
Goat cheesecake with sprinkles of shaved white chocolate, gluten free bread, quince.
I love spending a whole day just focusing on you; sharing the pleasure of food, drinks, and some indoor activities π
Deconstructed cheese burger that comes with freshly baked gluten free bread.
An artistically arranged plate with baby beet and roasted sunchoke.
What is a better way to have oysters than having it with shaved foie?
A small plate of crudo with cherry, smoked ponzu, chilly crisp. It tasted amazing!
It has been a while since the last celebration with you but I am a planner and I am so glad we got to kick off the new year by celebrating your birthday ππ₯
Happy new year!! So glad to hear you are feeling much better. Letβs celebrate your birthday πππ
π Wish you a speedy recovery in time to enjoy the holiday season.
A bright full moon happens to emerge besides the top of a high rise that is decorated with vertical light bars clad on the sides of the building. The city is quiet in the depth of the night but you can still feel the energy with the trinkets of light from the buildings afar.
Woke up to a beautiful bright moon π at 4:30 am and itβs -11 degrees outside π₯Ά
Congratulations Ray π₯ I love this heart warming celebration and I look forward to this moment every year. π
What a mission βweβve got to eat our way through to him!β π Do your cats eat with a mission? Nom nom nom π€£
Now, you got me thinking and wanting to see this epic musical performance π»π»π»
Maybe they are performing singingπΆ and dancing π― to their mom when she prepares their food πΉ
Wow they have grown up so much! They are the sweetest kitties ππββ¬π and they have the best cat mom ever. π
A couple of red capped mushrooms stand in the brilliant light of the golden hour. Lush green grass fill the background, bringing out the color contrast of the fall season.
A red capped mushroom peeks out from the soil beside a birch tree. Fallen leaves cover the soil surrounding the mushroom. Together with the bright red color of the mushroom, they bring out the essence of the season.
Another red capped mushroom appears in the middle of some fallen branches. In the distance sits a tree reflecting bright orange color from the late afternoon sunlight.
A family of young red capped mushrooms in various sizes sprouted between a couple of birch trees.
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Another Halloween haunted decoration with ghosts floating in front of an eerily lit up house. The light is a combination of red and blue and the ghosts look restless and revengeful.
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I enjoyed a turkey, fig and brie crepe with a cup of coffee on this sunny afternoon. The coffee shop is decorated for Halloween and the vibe is amazingly relaxing and cozy. βοΈ