Tonight will be brie and chutney - mainly because I finally finished a huge project and am sapped of energy.

So far, Original Cheddar Thinkrisps and the last of my Tim Tams

I'm glad someone got Tim Tams

They're over-rated. :p

I'll never know!

Ah.. but what if there were a TimTam fairy overseas who was kind and good ?

If only.........

Chicken with Olives
1 chicken, cut up
2 t cumin
a little olive oil
some garlic, minced
1 cup dried fruit, your choice
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
as many brine-cured green olives as your heart desires

1. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, salt, pepper
2. Heat oil in skillet over med. heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown.
3. Add garlic, dried fruit, wine, broth, and olives.
4. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.

It goes great with couscous.

What kind of dried fruit did you use?

I'm pretty sure CP isn't going to read the board before she gets home so this won't spoil the surprise.

Roast veal rib chops with a rosemary thyme rub, served over a roast parsnip puree with nutmeg. On the side, a sort of deconstructed guacamole salad - cubed avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, with a lemon vinaigrette.

Then we're off to see the Classical Mystery Tour. :)