… try a new recipe.
I keep bookmarking delicious things I want to cook [or eat].
On my “list of things to try”.
Do you have any recipes that you want to try?
… do some baking.
Spring is giving us an unpredictable spell of weather. Who knows what the weekend will be like? And the beauty of baking is, if you time it right, you can have something lovely and warm straight out of the oven for a cosy afternoon tea watching the rain splash on the window, or pack it up and head out for a picnic with a scrumptious dessert.
So what to cook? Here’s a few ideas.
Happy baking!
Thursday again already ~ hard to believe. I’ve spent some time this scanning in the photos I took while out and about with my film camera last week. Off to the shops today to buy some more rolls of film. (you can see my post on my forays into film and moving out of one’s comfort zone here ~ thanks to those you left some kind comments yesterday)
I have also been masquerading as a housewife, whipping up cupcakes for the eldest’s class morning tea today.
Also on the agenda, a clean out of the room masquerading as the study (and my other creative space) ~ currently looks more like the tip.
More creating being hosted at Kirsty’s
{more than just tomato on toast}
Wow ~ where is the time going? I had a most uninspiring day yesterday, spent mostly on freelance projects. The day flew by and before I knew it everyone was home and dinner had to be prepared. And there had been a distinct lack of photo taking! Hubby and I ended up with this ~ bruschetta. Which I supplemented with chocolate self-saucing pudding ~ a clash of the approaching summer and the tail-end of winter.
Brush crusty bread with oil and chargrill. Chop and scoop out fleshy parts of tomato, mix with extra virgin olive oil and torn up basil. Season.
Break a garlic clove using the blade of the knife then smear the clove over the warm bread. (don’t be fooled ~ the flavour will be stronger than it seems). Top with the tomato mixture.
You can add red onion to your topping, or for something entirely different, top with blue cheese, rocket and walnuts, or whatever takes your fancy. It’s simple, fresh, healthy and yum!
{image by me}
Although I have been doing lots of cooking, I couldn’t think of anything to share. And then I realised it was bubbling away in front of me on the stove.
This Hearty Chicken and Vegetable soup is becoming a bit of a staple around here, and is everything it says it is. There is more than enough to go around and share with family and friends and is perfect for wintry days or those sick in bed days.
The best part is it is a great base for whatever you have in the pantry or fridge. The first time I made it (above), it turned out the packet of soup mix I needed wasn’t in the pantry as I thought, so I threw in some pasta. This time no swede or turnip, so I just went without. I also use chicken breasts or chicken minute steaks that my supermarket is currently stocking, instead of legs (because I am just not a fan).
Scrumptious ~ find it here. Find more recipes over at Jemma’s here
Hello! I'm Kellie and here I collect inspiration ~ beautiful photos, words on creativity, lovely printables and handmade items. I love autumn, cameras, and of course, the colour lime.
