Sunday: shoes, sushi, sweets treats and my slow-cooker

Here are the Jane Debster "samba" purchased on saturday. They are comfy given the height. Also, the chunky heels are supposed to be good for "pears" like me as they are supposed to make your calves look less chunky.... My legs still look pretty chunky but maybe slightly more slender than when I wear stilettos: thanks Trinny and Susannah!




Some california rolls I had while out and about today.



I found two revolting looking bananas in the bottom of the fridge so I made some mini banana loaves.

Turned out quite well, I even made them from scratch, usually I only bake from boxes, life is too short to measure more than 1-2 ingredients!! Got the recipe from taste.com.au All the banana bread recipes on there had good reviews so I just looked until I found one for 2 bananas!

Got out the slow-cooker and made some osso bucco. Very nice if I do say so myself. Served it on come creamy cheesey polenta. I think they might have come from a cow/bull rather than calf/veal as the pieces of shin were huge; one piece was quite a big serve...Usually with the smaller pieces two is a serve. I cooked it up with onion, garlic, celery, carrots, tinned tomato, red wine and beef stock and then cooked for about 5 hours.

I should really use my slow-cooker more often, I am a bit scared to leave it on when I go to work even though that is what they are for! Might try a chicken cacciatore or something next time! I want to try a pot roast but I am worried it will turn out soft and gross like an odd stew! If anyone reads this (wishful thinking!) and knows how to cook a pot roast leave me a comment!!