I love Valentine's Day - what's not to love about THE Day for Love. Yes, yes, love should be spontaneous, and for any day, but the reality is, we often forget to make time, while being all so important and busy. Valentine's Day is merely a little push & shove in the right direction! And so what if shops would love for you to purchase expensive flowers, jewellry and chocolates!
There is really no need to spend ridiculous amounts of money to show someone you love them! As long as it comes from the heart everyone will be happy! Truckloads of Love from rubyredbird is my proud creation for this lovely day & with a matching card, it's super sweet & simple! xxx (photos will follow eventually, when i find them again!)
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY PEEPS!
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Enjoy the present! x
"Pick the day. Enjoy it - to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as they come... The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present - and I don't want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future." - Audrey Hepburn
Gazpacho = Summer
Have I got a treat for you today! Gazpacho - a cold refreshing soup full of summer goodness. My philosophy is that there is always something you can make, even when you think you have nothing to eat in fridge, pantry or garden. Gazpacho is one of those magic meals that is so satisfyingly simple! The recipe below is a bit of mix and match, and can be adapted to personal tastes - just how I like to cook! Or in this case blend, as all the ingredients are merely roughly chopped and thrown into the blender.
Gazpacho for two
4 ripe tomatoes (bonus if they're fresh from the vine)
1/2 cucumber (no need to peel)
1-2 red capsicum (I used roasted peppers out of a jar)
1 bagel (or any other bread slices - stale is good!)
2 handfuls of spinach (optional)
a spoonful of capers (optional)
a few basil leaves (tomato's best friend!)
a glug of olive oil
a few drops of balsamic vinegar
lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste
a few basil leaves to garnish
All ingredients are either fridge, garden or room temperature. Wash everything that needs to be washed - roughly chop tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum - rip bagel into pieces - throw everything into a blender (don't forget to put the lid on) - blend until desired consistency (you shouldn't need more liquid) - pour into bowl, and either chill or serve and enjoy straight away!
Bon Appétit!
Gazpacho for two
4 ripe tomatoes (bonus if they're fresh from the vine)
1/2 cucumber (no need to peel)
1-2 red capsicum (I used roasted peppers out of a jar)
1 bagel (or any other bread slices - stale is good!)
2 handfuls of spinach (optional)
a spoonful of capers (optional)
a few basil leaves (tomato's best friend!)
a glug of olive oil
a few drops of balsamic vinegar
lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste
a few basil leaves to garnish
All ingredients are either fridge, garden or room temperature. Wash everything that needs to be washed - roughly chop tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum - rip bagel into pieces - throw everything into a blender (don't forget to put the lid on) - blend until desired consistency (you shouldn't need more liquid) - pour into bowl, and either chill or serve and enjoy straight away!
Bon Appétit!
Friday, 1 February 2013
homegrown goodness
I love the tearoom at work. It is a shared place where you catch up and laugh with colleagues, refuel and relax - very oasis like! Often wonderful people leave surplus homegrown produce from their garden - fresh and free - for people to take and enjoy also. This season I have been delighted with refreshing Nashi Pears, crispy, cool cucumber and juicy, red plums.
I look at my backyard (read: jungle) and wonder what I can offer. A self-seeded, self-assured pumpkin plant is making its way steadily across the lawn. Maybe I can bring in a pumkin or two in autumn... but in the meantime: Thank you dear colleagues for sharing all YOUR homegrown goodness! x
I look at my backyard (read: jungle) and wonder what I can offer. A self-seeded, self-assured pumpkin plant is making its way steadily across the lawn. Maybe I can bring in a pumkin or two in autumn... but in the meantime: Thank you dear colleagues for sharing all YOUR homegrown goodness! x
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