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I have been working way too much lately. There was a time when a triple shift seemed like a death sentence (to a certain extent it still does) however; with practice everything becomes normal (I’m sure I could find a relevant quote from someone more intelligent than I to put here but...fuck it).

Anyway, where was I at? Ah yes work, too much of it. I go teach kids how to swim in Ashfield, then go to Petersham pool and life guard then go and serve beer to the parents of the kids I teach at the Annandale (note: this has only happened two or three times, but discussing whether someone’s 4 month old child is ready for ‘learn to swim’ lessons over Body Jar and Coopers pale ale was interesting none the less).

Anyway, where am I up to now? Oh yes. Working. Too much. Winge. So with all this work, I have money, and with this little bit of extra money I have become way too much of an impulse buyer. But my latest impulse buy was a deffinantly a win. Mentos Blast Gum, it tastes really really fucking good. I was never so much a Hubba Bubba person because after ten minutes what was delicious grape flavour becomes disgusting out-of-flavour-gum/ babies-ass-flavour.

Anyway. Where was I at? Ah gum, yes Gum. So this shit is tasty, and comes with nice novelty packaging. Plus prior to yesterday last time I had this gum I spent the whole day listening to Radiohead, looking at clouds on a trampoline chewing this delicious processed goodness. So I guess it bring back good memories.

Anyway where was I at again? Oh yes. Go and by this shit.

Marrrickville Pork Roll

Anyone who knows me will know I love Vietnamese salad rolls. Through out my time living in the Inner West I have become somewhat a connaisseur of this delicious and tastey snacks, whether it be Broadway, Enmore, Ashfield or Newtown (I've tried them all) I can safely say that by far the best is 'Marrickville Porkroll'- dont be fooled by the sign, they serve not only pork rolls but chicken, tuna, bbq pork, meatball and my personal favourite, the humble salad roll. I honestly dont know how they make them so delicious, i was never a salad sandwhich person, maybe its the fresh corriader, soy sauce, chilli and a few other mysterious sauces that they add to it to make it so damn tastey. Oh and did I mention that they are only $2.50!...
100% WIN

You can find this hole in the wall store on the corner of Illawarra Road and Marrickville Road.


It is not unusual to see a line of six or so people winding out of the shop.


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I made a recipe!
Spicy Swirl Chips


Ingredients:
2 slices lebanese bread
1/4 cup oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Teaspoon cummin
Teaspoon chilli flakes

Method:

• Mix all these ingredients together
• Brush is onto the lebanese bread
• Roll up the bread
  
• Cut the rolled bread a few centemeters wide
• Put in the oven or a sandwhich press untill brown then...

Voila!
I should totally be on Masterchef

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These are some chillies that Emma and I have grown on our tiny veranda in our apartment. They are super easy to grow, in fact these ones actually grew out of a milk crate that I snaked from Woolworths, plus they are tastey and verrrrry hot which is good if your a chilli addict like myself.



So go and grow yourself some chillies!

op shop scores numero due

Super Ted $2, Looney Tunes: Daffy Duck $2, Annie Hall $4 and Manhattan $4 - I cannot believe I found these Woody films in Vinnies. I squealed a little.

Peter Alexander sweater. So what someone has probably been sleeping in it and its too big. Its fucking comfy. and piiiiiiiiink. $3

oversized shirts are awesome in any shape, form, colour, pattern, etc. $3

I am so in love with this. another squeal inducer. $3

how cool is the religious sticker. I wonder what its for.

pink Glo Mesh wallet $2

Op Shopping can make one a little hungries. perfect hometime snack. coconut cookies, chinese bread, seasme candy

yay for the things I found today. go to - Marrickville Vinnes on Marrickville Rd and U Turn Recycled Fashion also on Mville Rd.

On a Sunday.

I still am kicking myself for not bringing my camera on my walk up to addison rd on sunday. I should permantly attach it to a fancy necklace or something. It could make a nice pendant. It is a nice shiny pink. Anyway, Marrickville Organic food markets came as a wee surprise to me as I set out to devour the resources of Marrickville Reverse Garbage depot, which, by the way is fantastic for any sort of bowerbirds, artists, thrifters, crafters etc. The depot is a not - for - profit community run business so the basic idea is to cut down waste. You grab a bag, fill it with anything from material scraps to glass bottles and then just pay a small amount based on how full your bag is. For example, my booty included a gold bow brooch, some small brown glass jars, a crystal castles poster and a purple belt. The price? $2. Love it. The markets were definatley the highlight. Organic food at teeny tiny prices, a chai tea stall complete with round pillows to perch on and a swathe of shiny vintagey clothing as well as books, records and pre loved furnature with the old and wise smell. Also on the addison rd site is a small art gallery housing creations made from recycled items and a co -op full of all kinds of second hand items (i actually found the VHS of the rescuers for 50c which I did not buy and am now regretting wholeheartedly. sigh.) due to a lack of photos I took a picture (a terrible one, I know) of some flowers I purchased at the market at 3 for $5. I was sick of the lack of flora in the apartment. yay for colour and slight scent.

What: Marrickville Organic Food Markets/the Co-op/Reverse Garbage

When: Markets - Sundays 9am - 2pm, Co -op/Reverse Garbage - everyday

Where: Addison Rd Marickville