Out of Necessity - Perhaps

Out of Necessity - Perhaps

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

#NewSkill #LearningNeverStops #IsItThePerfectCoffeeYet #PCTI

Two day session on the Art of Making A Good Cup Of Coffee. Thank you to Pazcific Coast Training Institute, Mt Maunganui, what a fun couple of days.

#SpookieCutie #MyLittlePoppet #OffToSchoolToScareHerLittleFriends

Ohhhh LaLa ... Fifth Birthday in a week and she sat so patiently while I did her makeup.. Moochie's little Poppet. #Love #Bless

Friday, 27 October 2017

#AhhhhTreliseCooper #WhatAFabLook #IncomingSingaporeReady

I Just Love Trelise Cooper... Go incognito in a glamorous pair of oversized sunglasses with square frames. The contemporary style makes a statement whether you choose black or two-toned.

Thursday, 26 October 2017

#DinnerPrep #FinishedDinner #Result #LoveMyMieleSteamer #BelazuOliveOil

Steamed courgetti, steamed asparagus, tossed with feta, fresh picked mint and dressed with beautiful Belazu Olive Oil. Totally divine and only 5 mins to steam....Bliss... better than takeaway food !!!

Wednesday, 25 October 2017

#TodaysProject #TonightsDinner #SneakyChillySauvignonBlanc #BusyBee

So many projects, so little time. Frustration at a failure... more to come, but several balls in the air mean good concentration to finish it the way I want it to look.

Thursday, 19 October 2017

#FluffiesWithMoochie #UnicornFluffieForPoppet #PinkMakesUsHappy

Juat what every Poppet needs before we walk down to school on a stunning bluebird day ....

Monday, 16 October 2017

Tuesday, 10 October 2017

#MmmmInMyTumForDinner #GoodGirlRecipe #SpoilYourselfWithAGlassOfNedPinotGris

ZUCCHETTI AGLIO E OLIO WITH PRAWNS
4–5 large zucchini 80 ml (1/3 cup) coconut oil or good-quality animal fat 20 raw king prawns, shelled and deveined with tails intact sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4–5 long red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped 4 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 6 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 80 ml (1/3 cup) extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice Using the thick noodle blade on a spiraliser, spiralise the zucchini into long noodles. If you don’t have a spiraliser, use a sharp knife to cut the zucchini lengthways into long thin strips. Set aside until needed. Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or fat in a large frying pan over medium–high heat. Season the prawns with salt and pepper, add to the pan in batches and cook for 40–60 seconds on each side until just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside, covered loosely with foil to keep warm. Wipe the pan clean and place over medium heat. Add the remaining coconut oil or fat, then add the garlic and chilli and cook for 30 seconds until the garlic starts to colour. Stir in the parsley and cook for 10 seconds to release its flavour. Add the anchovies and cook, stirring, for a further minute. Now, stir in the zucchini spaghetti and sauté for 1 ½ minutes until the zucchini is almost cooked through. Season with a little salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Add the cooked prawns, olive oil and lemon zest and juice and toss to combine. Serves 4

Friday, 6 October 2017

#GoodGirlRecipe #BoomBoomShakeTheRoom #ZucchiniRavioli

Zucchini Ravioli
Ingredients for 2 servings 2 medium zucchini olive oil, to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely sliced salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 cup marinara sauce ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut off the end of each zucchini then using a vegetable peeler, peel each zucchini into wide strips. Transfer the zucchini strips to a plate then layer two strips vertically and two strips horizontally to make a cross. Repeat process with remaining strips. Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil then garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add spinach and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until wilted down. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, add the spinach and garlic. Add the ricotta, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and place in the middle of each zucchini noodle cross. Fold each side to seal the ricotta mixture then flip over the ravioli so the seam side is on the bottom. In a baking dish pour the marinara sauce then smooth with a spatula. Evenly place the zucchini raviolis then top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve with fresh basil.

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

#WatchingMyCarbs #LoveCosLettuceWraps #HealthyScrumptiousEating

Rump Steak Kebabs with Fresh Pineapple Salsa Juicy nuggets of beef get topped with a spicy pineapple salsa and crunchy peanuts, then wrapped in lettuce leaves. Cooking the reserved marinade adds a glorious sticky glaze.
INGREDIENTS ¾ cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon sriracha chilli sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 800 grams rump or sirloin steaks, fat trimmed and cut 2cm pieces sea salt and ground pepper To serve ½ pineapple, finely diced 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped cos lettuce leaves, toasted sesame seeds, chopped roasted peanuts and cooked rice noodles and bok choy 12 x 15cm wooden skewers soaked in cold water for 20 minutes METHOD Combine all the ingredients except the steak, in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the meat and turn to coat well and marinate for 1 hour. Thread the meat on to skewers. Tip the marinade left in the bowl into a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes until reduced and syrupy. Set aside. Cook the kebabs on a lightly greased preheated grill pan or barbecue for 2 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. To serve: Combine the pineapple, chilli and spring onions. Place the skewers in the lettuce leaves and spoon over the warm cooked marinade. Top with the pineapple salsa, sesame seeds and peanuts. Serve with the rice noodles and bok choy.

#IncomingSummerDelights #TomatoAndMozarella #ToDieFor #DontForgetTheFabBalsamic

#ILoveJamie Tomato carpaccio With raspberries & burrata...This recipe screams Summer ....

#BishBashBosh #DessertInABlink

Canned peach clafoutis:  Canned peaches work perfectly and turn this into a great dessert that can be made in a hurry from what is in the pantry and fridge. It is more of a cake than the traditional custardy clafoutis.

#True #AWhyNotThought

#OutThereWear #SeriouslyGroovyBoots #LeBabeBoots #FromItalyWithLove #HeadTurners

| Be Spoke Shoes: Stay tuned! | Would I wear them? Absolut !!! Una nuova interessante proposta da parte di Le Babe attraverso il proprio negozio di Udine che si adegua alla tendenza nella moda e nel lifestyle che fa coincidere il vero lusso al fatto a mano e alla personalizzazione

#OnMyShoppingList #CantWaitToTryIt #Revlon #ExcitedMuch

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