When our friend and talented performer Andrew Lippa mentioned he was making his London debut with a concert, we jumped at the chance to make a weekend out of it. We packed in two theater performances, his concert, lots of walking and eating. Having lived there years ago, the city is familiar and always changing.
Lines stretch around the block at Ottolenghi’s take away places.
Here’s why.
Halva ice cream with tahini sauce and sesame brittle!
No visit to the UK is complete without fish & chips and minted mushed peas.
Stumbled upon a gallery exhibit of Bob Dylan’s paintings and sculptures. Only thing missing was his music.
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Looks like you’re having a bloody good time (is that what they say there?). Your photos are brilliant! Oh whatevah…anyway – enjoy! The food looks yummy!
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It was fun. Very lucky to be able to do this.
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 7:51 AM, cyclingrandma
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Are you up at 5?
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Wow, what a wonderful opportunity. The food, the music and the theater.
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Sounds like a fabulous London trip! Cheers!
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twas!
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 9:35 AM, cyclingrandma
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First of all, that red leather coat – smashing darling! Looks like a wonderful whirlwind, I’m so jealous, but in a good way. Meanwhile spent the am looking at Thanksgivukka recipes – I sense a blog post!
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Sweet potato latkes! Cranberry/apple sauce.
The jacket is so old– it was perfect for London- cold /damp but no rain!
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Now there’s a city I must visit if the opportunity ever arises! Looks like you had a wonderful time, love the photos!
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Yes, you must.
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Just to try halvah ice cream would be enough incentive for me!
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Divine….
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 4:05 PM, cyclingrandma
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Your trip looks absolutely delicious. I found it hard to get past the halva ice cream and the English fish and chips. 🙂
This is AD. I’ve just started a new blog, which replaces the hammock one. 🙂
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Thanks! Signed up for your new blog!
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Halva and ice cream – two of my favorite things. I only have to leave London for a minute and they start producing stuff like this…:)
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yes, it does seem the food has gotten extraordinarily better!
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Sounds like a great trip. I’m sorry I’ve never had the opportunity to view much of Dylan’s painting. What was your impression? Did it do much for you? Does it in any way resemble his poetry?
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Ah.. I should have written more– yes– liked it a lot– all kinds of media, mostly silk screens and each an original with added watercolors on top– the sculptures were fun. I like his music and words more, but enjoyed seeing how the artist explores different ways of expression.
On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 1:42 AM, cyclingrandma
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Thank you so much for the added description. I agree with you completely. It’s very interesting to get to know a fine artist in his use of different media or different expression. I have the highest regard for him as a poet and song writer, and so I was very curious about his work in the plastic arts.
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my pleasure– thank you for suggesting I add more! I tend to write quick posts these days– need to find the inspiration to write more. Good Shabbos!
On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 7:44 AM, cyclingrandma
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What a divine escape! So jealous. 😉
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We get away for short hops– you do fab long trips…
On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 4:48 PM, cyclingrandma
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