zorionak!

A few minutes ago, my sister and I sat down to nibble on berberechos, mejillones, jamón serrano and queso de Idiazábal, along with great Muga and bread, a light snack before tonight's dinner. She's just put the ham in the oven and now she and Mom are arguing about the cooking time; I'm betting on mi amá.

The calamares en su tinta smell so good, that I'd be all over the stove right now if it weren't for the pintxos we just had.

We were all talking about how this recession we are in is affecting all sorts of businesses, and how people are not spending so much this year for fear of losing their jobs. Us four are very fortunate for what we have and for having the chance to spend time together. Well, us six if we count Terco and Twinkie.

To date, three friends are following this blog: I know one of you is in London with family, one of you is at home in L'Hospitalet with your significant other, and one of you is having Chinese and watching a movie, probably somewhere in The Valley (and maybe thinking of witnessing tomorrow's sales).

But I am sure there are a few other passersby who stop and read my posts, so, to all of you, I'd like to wish you Happy Holidays and also you have a prosperous 2009. Zorionak eta urte berri on!