Tolstoy's War and Peace

I found some pleasure in this story. Very long, but lots of interesting characters and a nice little commentary on cultural thinking of the era.  The book made it very clear that I know nothing of the history of the French revolution and Napoleon, but this gave me at least some insight.  I think if I read it again I would get a lot more out of it as I would be able to keep better track of the different characters and build their personalities in my mind a little more.  I found it took me half of the book to get them straight in this case.  A positively worthwhile undertaking.

A Shakespearean Play

For my play I decided to read Richard the Third and found it thoroughly dull and outside my many fields of interest.  As is typical with me I found no interest in this highly revered writer and the content of his play.  Such things appear to be lost on me.  I would like to think I am well educated, but I'm clearly not sophisticated. Maybe a proper study of Shakespeare would reveal what I am missing, but for now I'm happy to be part of the ignorant masses that just don't get it :).

Final Food for Episode 3

Just a little endive with eggs.  Endive is a lot like bitter lettuce.  I have seen different types though and recipes to cook it.  But this sufficed and dressed up my plate nicely.
And with that, Season 1, Episode 3 food references are complete!

21 More Risottos! 5 to go!!

An almost final barrage of risotto recipes.  I think I have found the Magic Risotto.  A chicken and mushroom risotto by the Huon Hill restaurant in Wodonga. That risotto was just perfect - in seasoning, texture, flavour.  Just delicious.  If I weren't so tired of risotto, I'd be heading back for more very soon :).  See below.........

The Magic Risotto