Friday, 22 November 2013

Roasted Butternut and Carrot Soup

A few days ago I mentioned how much my partner and I loveee butternut. It is one of my favourite ingredients in soups. I love how sweet, smooth, delicious and rustic it is.

So here is a recipe of how I make this quick yet delicious soup using roasted butternut and carrots:


Ingredients:

1 Large Butternut
5 large Carrots
1 Yellow Onion
1 Bio Chicken Bouillon Cube
5 Cups of Water
1 Knob of Butter
Salt and Pepper
2 Tbsp of Milk
Thyme and Paprika

Method:

1) Pre-heat oven
2) Peel and dice the butternut and carrots
3) Roast the butternut and carrots on baking paper until tender
4) In the pot, fry the onion, thyme, salt and pepper
5) Add the butternut and carrots to the pot when done
6) Add the bouillon and water and bring to boil
7) Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 15 mins
8) Remove from heat and add knob of butter and 2 tbsp of milk
9) Blend the soup (I used a hand mixer)
10) Taste and season with salt and pepper
11) Garnish with paprika and thyme






Thursday, 21 November 2013

DIY Christmas Tree

Do you live in a small apartment with limited space for a Christmas tree? Or are you tired of the old traditions and interested in trying something new? Well then this blog post is for you.

Trendsetters around the world are finding creative ways to make their own christmas trees, using a variety of materials from wood branches, washi tape, chalk, wires and even fairy light. They are so beautiful and modern and allows individuals to keep their space while still creating a festive environment.

Here are a few amazing ideas I have gathered that may inspire you to modernise your christmas traditions:











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Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Pie Crust Decoration

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so I thought I would blog about beautiful pie crust decorations today.

These days there are so many creative ways to decorate your pie. After all, why not make a pie that not only tastes good but also has the visual wow factor.

I recently made a hippie inspired apple and raspberry pie:




Here are a few other pie crust ideas I found that may inspire you to make the ultimate pie crust:












Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Roasted Butternut and Turkey Salad

My partner and i are both big butternut fans. We like butternut in soup, as puree and in salads. After the long weekend, I decided to make a salad to start the week.

Even though salads are healthy, they can still be made delicious and filling. The key is using many different ingredients that are balanced and compliment each other.

Last night I made a roasted butternut and carrot salad, with Turkey and green beans on a bed of couscous and lettuce, with grilled goat cheese and lemon and honey balsamic vinaigrette on top.





Ingredients:
  • Lettuce
  • Couscous
  • Roasted Butternut
  • Roasted Carrots
  • Green Beans
  • Turkey (mustard and honey marinade) 
  • Grilled Goat cheese
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Paprika


Dressing:
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Mustard 
  • Honey
  • Lemon Juice
  • Salt and Pepper



Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Envelope Bag DIY

I recently saw a friend make these cute little DIY envelope bags and had to share. They are so easy and simple to make and design wise so clever!

You can make the little envelope bags in all colours, shapes and using different material. They are great for presents or even just to store little things around the house.