Day with Margi and M

M's Fritters with Eggplant and Seafood

Picked up Margi from the train station in Modena in the rain and there begun a lovely (and fattening) day spent together. When I saw her from my car, it struck me once again how much she reminded me of Maggie Cheung (but Margi has better hair if you ask me). If we were in Paris or HK, maybe people'll think that I'm picking up the famous HK actress haha.

We headed straight to lunch at the Japanese restaurant where our fellow Singaporean and common friend M works as Head Chef. Found out recently that M's quite famous in the Asian culinary circle here. Hope that M's pleasantly surprised to see us :-). Margi's popular with the kids and had lots of patience with them. It was really nice catching up with people from home. Ate too much.

Sushi Boat that Margi and Eldest Son shared

Cooked dinner as Margi's Italian Hub A did us the honour of driving (in the rain and dark) all the way from Bologna after work. Made a simple dinner of Sweet and Sour Pork, Steamed Silken Tofu, Garlic Spinach and Grilled Duck Breast in Thai Red Curry. As an afterthought, I also made us Tarte Tartin for dessert.

We chatted till past midnight and the Babies were falling asleep in the kitchen...Eldest Son (the sneaky one) took the opportunity to play Runescape all night long.

Thanks for visiting us in Modena, Margi and hope to see you again soon!