I was looking at Single Origin’s menu last night among other things, and discovered that their menu contained this home made creamed corn, avocado, tomato salsa and bacon toast thing. I haven’t had creamed corn in a long while, and the thought of it was just so tasty – as I love corn and food in general (but that’s obvious). I got so excited seeing their menu and giggling at the term “macerated” and how the only two times I’ve seen it have been about describing strawberries. It just sounds so messy and violent!

Anyway, I’m always trying (and mostly failing) to save money, so I considered not ever trying this wonderfully nice sounding breakfast dish ($15)… but in the end I couldn’t resist. I rocked up and ordered it, since they do AMAZING takeaway – they make it just as pretty as if it were on a plate :), so in a way, not only do I get it for the taste, it’s just absolutely fantastic to look at as well. So I took it back to work with some awesome coffee, and proceeded to munch/hack away at my food. Wooooow creamed corn tastes SO GOOD! I really need to learn how to make some smashing creamed corn. The bacon was a little more cooked than what I was hoping for, i.e. it wasn’t crunchy but it wasn’t chewy either. While I generally prefer chewy, I figured that the contrast between the creaminess of the corn and avocado and the almost crunchiness of the bacon did well. However, I don’t think I’ll ever get over the fact that toast crusts are so annoying to cut with cutlery.

Food and coffee made me very happy! When it comes to good coffee, they have a fair few rivals, but breakfast so far is unmatched by any other shop :)

Also my brother came back from his trip to Europe, and got some masquerade masks. I was supposed to get one, but since he didn’t have use for the other one he bought, so I’m keeping both for now. I keep wanting to take pictures of them in good lightning, but the weather and sun fail these past few days, so lightbulb it is XD They’re so pretty! I think I still like the filigree one better.

And finally, after 3 months and losing hope that this would ever get to me, look what arrived in the mail! TOCCATA AND I CAN NOW FINALLY SAY THAT I OWN AN ARTBOOK YAAAYAYAYYAYAYAAAAY

My life is complete for today :)

SMASHING