Opps, running late this week.We had friends over for dinner last night which was lovely, but threw out my whole Sunday evening routine, which usually includes meal planning for the week and making dinner for Monday night, as I go to the gym after work and don't get home till 7pm. The week's are still crazy busy but I am counting down the days until I get Paddy back from his other woman (15 to go...). His play opens on Saturday!
Anyway, here's dinner this week. No baking, as I won't have time... I'll have to make up for it in the weekend instead :)
Dinner
Sunday - free-range chicken, vege and wasabi mayo sushi with miso, mushroom and soba noodle soup
Monday - free-range chicken, noodle, sprouted quinoa and raw vege salad with creamy mayo dressing
Tuesday - roasted vege tortilla stacks (silverbeet, pumpkin and mushroom) with brussel sprouts
Wednesday - pumpkin, coconut and ginger soup with homemade garlic bread
Thursday - fresh handmade pasta with cabonara sauce
To Do
- make mayonnaise
- mix no-need bread dough (Tuesday night)
- make pasta dough
- weekly kombucha
Monday, May 30, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Wardrobe Wednesday
I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself as I write this. Here's the story: a pair of boots I have been searching for for ages, turned up in my size on Trade Me, never been worn, for a reasonable price. It was destiny! I bought them instantly, of course. I just followed up the Track and Trace as I thought it had been while and it turns out they had been left at my gate late last week, but since I haven't seen them, I'm assuming someone has come and helped themselves to my parcel :( So, that is pretty darn sucky really.
Luckily, my day was brightened (before I figured all of the above out) by some mail from the lovely Clare. Snail mail RULES! Thanks, Clare :)
Anywho, here is my outfit for this week. Not as exciting as last week, but still kind of snazzy, I think.
Cardi: Tempt (loving the new colour and batwings)
T-shirt: Pagani (I have this t-shirt in about 5 different colours)
Skirt: Max Clearance (I had it taken up about an inch and it was perfect!)
Tights: Farmers
Boots: Number One Shoe Warehouse
Necklace: same as this one
See more lovely ladies here.
Edited: So, I found my boots!! After much despair and cursing yesterday, I found them this afternoon tucked right, right, right behind a large pot plant at my gate. I know, I know, I'm a fool. BUT, I don't expect to have to play hide and seek with the courier! Anyway, happy ending, yay :)
Luckily, my day was brightened (before I figured all of the above out) by some mail from the lovely Clare. Snail mail RULES! Thanks, Clare :)
Anywho, here is my outfit for this week. Not as exciting as last week, but still kind of snazzy, I think.
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| Blurry boots and an even blurrier puppy |
T-shirt: Pagani (I have this t-shirt in about 5 different colours)
Skirt: Max Clearance (I had it taken up about an inch and it was perfect!)
Tights: Farmers
Boots: Number One Shoe Warehouse
Necklace: same as this one
See more lovely ladies here.
Edited: So, I found my boots!! After much despair and cursing yesterday, I found them this afternoon tucked right, right, right behind a large pot plant at my gate. I know, I know, I'm a fool. BUT, I don't expect to have to play hide and seek with the courier! Anyway, happy ending, yay :)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
From My Kitchen - Sunday 22nd May
Does anyone else feel like life is a bit rinse and repeat at the moment? Maybe it's just the way things are at the moment, but I feel like all I do it eat, work, cook, sleep and repeat. Now that I've been working for a while, and have settled into the full days work thing, I am putting out feelers for other things I can do to add a bit extra to my day and extend my mind a bit... Maybe I am meant to be a perpetual student, maybe I just like to learn, but this has been on my periphery lately... Has anyone done this/know someone who has/know anything about this course and would like to share? I'm keen to hear reviews...
Anyway, enough about me, here's dinner this week:
Dinner
Sunday - corn fritters, bacon and spinach salad with sunflower and sesame seeds
Monday - leftover pumpkin soup with sourdough
Tuesday - chickpea, vege and noodle salad
Wednesday - Thai green chicken curry on brown rice
Thursday - broccoli and blue cheese soup with cheesy spelt rolls
Baking
- cheesy spelt rolls
- something for lunches, I haven't figured out what yet
To Do
- soak chickpeas
- soak brown rice
- make sprouts (mung bean and quinoa)
Anyway, enough about me, here's dinner this week:
Dinner
Sunday - corn fritters, bacon and spinach salad with sunflower and sesame seeds
Monday - leftover pumpkin soup with sourdough
Tuesday - chickpea, vege and noodle salad
Wednesday - Thai green chicken curry on brown rice
Thursday - broccoli and blue cheese soup with cheesy spelt rolls
Baking
- cheesy spelt rolls
- something for lunches, I haven't figured out what yet
To Do
- soak chickpeas
- soak brown rice
- make sprouts (mung bean and quinoa)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
What I'm Reading in May
I always have a few books on the go and I thought I might start a habit of sharing them with you. I'm always keen for new books, regular or audio (I do a lot of driving and it's a good way to pass the time), so please, do share what's keeping you busy and tickling your brain cells currently!
On my bedside table at the moment I have:
The Kabul Beauty School - a true story about a lady who opens a beauty school in Kabul. The story is ok but the writing style is rather poor. I am trying to finish it just because I hate leaving books unfinished, but it's dragging a bit.
The Vintner's Luck - I started reading this a few days before the earthquake and have not been able to pick it up since. Maybe this shouldn't be in the 'what I'm reading pile'... I have heard it's a great book so I do plan on getting to it eventually!
Taking Charge of Your Fertility - I have very recently stopped taking my pill (more on this at a later date) and have found this book to be the most amazing resource for everything a woman should know about her body. I HIGHLY recommend reading this book if you are trying to conceive, trying not to conceive, or simply want to know more about what is going on with your lady bits. I was engrossed in this book from the first page and have been referring back to it almost daily since it turned up in my letterbox courtesy of The Book Depository. I am so glad I found it!
Good magazine - easily my favourite magazine, I got a subscription for Christmas, and it is a happy day in my world when this beautiful, informative and intelligent magazine lands in my letterbox.
Your Home and Garden magazine - a guilty pleasure, I picked this up yesterday. I love to daydream about my 'forever' house and this magazine is like drugs for my wandering mind...
What I'm listening to:
Skinny Bitch - an interesting, informative book on the vegan diet from a very American perspective. I don't want to be vegan, but I am always interested in better informing myself on diet and health. This is a straightforward look at a certain way of eating. Well worth a read/listen if you are thinking of cutting back on meat and animal products, or even just to learn more about Veganism.
On my bedside table at the moment I have:
The Kabul Beauty School - a true story about a lady who opens a beauty school in Kabul. The story is ok but the writing style is rather poor. I am trying to finish it just because I hate leaving books unfinished, but it's dragging a bit.
The Vintner's Luck - I started reading this a few days before the earthquake and have not been able to pick it up since. Maybe this shouldn't be in the 'what I'm reading pile'... I have heard it's a great book so I do plan on getting to it eventually!
Taking Charge of Your Fertility - I have very recently stopped taking my pill (more on this at a later date) and have found this book to be the most amazing resource for everything a woman should know about her body. I HIGHLY recommend reading this book if you are trying to conceive, trying not to conceive, or simply want to know more about what is going on with your lady bits. I was engrossed in this book from the first page and have been referring back to it almost daily since it turned up in my letterbox courtesy of The Book Depository. I am so glad I found it!
Good magazine - easily my favourite magazine, I got a subscription for Christmas, and it is a happy day in my world when this beautiful, informative and intelligent magazine lands in my letterbox.
Your Home and Garden magazine - a guilty pleasure, I picked this up yesterday. I love to daydream about my 'forever' house and this magazine is like drugs for my wandering mind...
What I'm listening to:
Skinny Bitch - an interesting, informative book on the vegan diet from a very American perspective. I don't want to be vegan, but I am always interested in better informing myself on diet and health. This is a straightforward look at a certain way of eating. Well worth a read/listen if you are thinking of cutting back on meat and animal products, or even just to learn more about Veganism.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Fashion Challenge Update and Wardrobe Wednesday
Well, I may not have been posting much, but I have definitely been keeping up with the personal fashion challenge I set for myself a few weeks ago. It is going really well and I am loving my new-found sense of confidence and style! I look forward to getting dressed for work in the morning, and the compliments I receive really help to keep me motivated. Taking care in my appearance has really helped with my self-esteem and confidence and while receiving compliments is always nice, I am totally doing this for myself.
This also ties in nicely with the return of Wardrobe Wednesday! Find out more here. While none of these were today's outfit (I start work pretty early in the morning and missed the boat today!), they are some things I have been wearing lately that make me feel good :)
Outfit highlights from the past few weeks:
This also ties in nicely with the return of Wardrobe Wednesday! Find out more here. While none of these were today's outfit (I start work pretty early in the morning and missed the boat today!), they are some things I have been wearing lately that make me feel good :)
Outfit highlights from the past few weeks:
Where I got it all...
T-shirt: Pagani
Cardi: Tempt
Belt: Glassons
Necklace: Verabel
Skirt: thrifted (it used to be a dress, I hacked the top off)
Boots: Hannahs
Cardi: Tempt
Dress: House of Maryanne Vintage
Tights: Farmers
Shoes: Number One Shoe Warehouse
Necklace: Verabel
Dress: Frou Frou le Roux
Jacket: Valley Girl
Tights: Farmers
Boots: Hannahs
Necklace: Verabel
I just checked the messages and have one from my dressmaker, with who I have had a few, not-quite-right vintage pieces in getting altered. I can't WAIT to show the before and afters of these, one dress in particular I think you will quite like... ;) Watch this space!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Feijoa Yoghurt Crumble Cake
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| The last piece... |
Feijoa Yoghurt Crumble Cake
6 large feijoas, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
125 grams softened butter
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 cup plain yoghurt
2 cups white flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Crumble
25 grams butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup rolled oats
Place the feijoas, sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and yoghurt in a food processor and blend until smooth. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and ginger together, and gently fold in the wet mixture. Pour into a well greased baking tin. Mine was a spring-form tin, 30cm diameter. Mix the crumble ingredients together and sprinkle on top of the cake. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30-40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Enjoy warm with yoghurt and a drizzle of runny honey.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
From My Kitchen - Sunday 15th May
The weeks are very, very busy in my house at the moment, and I'm lucky if I'm home for more than a couple of hours before I need to be in bed! Hopefully things will calm down in a few weeks, and I will have more time to spend doing things I enjoy, like blogging! Still, meal planning makes the busy weeks just that little bit easier, so here it is:
Dinner
Sunday - balsamic roast veges with lemony couscous
Monday - red lentil dhal and rice
Tuesday - little quinoa patties, corn-on-the-cob and roasted greens
Wednesday - free-range pork sausages, salt-n-vinegar potato chips and peas
Thursday - sardine puttanesca with fresh fettuccine
Baking
- sourdough
To Do
- soak dhal
- soak rice
- soak quinoa
- soak chickpeas
- make pasta dough
- feed sourdough sponge
- make sundried tomato hummus
Dinner
Sunday - balsamic roast veges with lemony couscous
Monday - red lentil dhal and rice
Tuesday - little quinoa patties, corn-on-the-cob and roasted greens
Wednesday - free-range pork sausages, salt-n-vinegar potato chips and peas
Thursday - sardine puttanesca with fresh fettuccine
Baking
- sourdough
To Do
- soak dhal
- soak rice
- soak quinoa
- soak chickpeas
- make pasta dough
- feed sourdough sponge
- make sundried tomato hummus
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