Saturday 25 April 2009

focaccia (bread)

I felt inspired to try some and here is mine. I used this recipe but tweaked it to my own taste and what i had in. I used parsley and mushrooms. I didn't sprinkle it with sea salt as i was worried it would become too salty but may try a little next time! The fillings are endless you can try anything almost!

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Mixed in to the dough Rosemary
Sun dried tomatoes, anchovies, black olives , feta cheese drizzled with olive oil.

When the lady on her blog said she had to be physically restrained from making these foccia's i was laughing but i think its the case here now with me, yes i made another one yesterday but thought it wise to post here
This one is cherry tomatoes, basil in the dough, anchovies and feta cheese with freshly grinded salt, chili and garlic. They are very yummy.

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New Craft

I have been trying my hand at stitching and as the expert was in town, i seized the opportunity for some direction and here is what i am working on at the moment.

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I don't know if you can see my stitching in blue?
It will look like this eventually
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i find this craft time consuming and a need for patience but ever so relaxing mashaAllah.
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This is just a practice strip i done , trying out all the different types of sticth myself.
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My Afternoon in Covent Garden

I had to be here twice this week , now its been a very long time since i have last visited here perhaps nearing as much as 10yrs. As with any big city it was all change. I enjoyed visiting this part of London, i took some snaps to share have a look for yourself. I must add i came away inspired after visiting all the different craft markets and the talent on show was amazing!

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My journey starts here on an errand
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The Waldorf Hotel
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The cutest petite cake shop with the cutest little cup cakes see it here

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Then there was chocolates
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And a Highlander
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Live entertainment while you dine.
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Lots to see and buy
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The hand crafted good on sale blew me awys the sher talent
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Socks
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Jewerlly made from silver knives and forks , spoons too amazing!
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This ones a fork can you tell?
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These are Hand made Baltic amber and silver, vintage inspired jewellery by Andrew Pacak.
There are load more lovely things on sale worth a look.

Sweet Berry Fool

A very quick and simple summer desert
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I blitzed some strawberries with 1-2 table spoons of sugar (adjust to your taste). Keep about 3-4 strawberries on the side whole for decor latter.
In the mean time i whisked up the whipping cream until the peaks appear.
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I then fold in 1-2 table spoons of natural yogurt and the blitzed strawberries.
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Spoon into your dishes and decorate with the some sliced strawberries and allow to chill in the fridge.
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Enjoy!
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Prayers for Peace

Prayers for Peace