C A K E it on.

Just a little selection of pre-Christmas treats in the form of sweet and delightful cupcakes painted with icing and sprinkled with a variety of tasty treats for you to lust over. Thanks to my little sister who aspires to be a chef and own her own restaurant, baked these spongy delights the night before she had to ice them in school as part of her Food Technology course. She is loving it at the moment, creating tasty things to eat in the form of Victoria sponges, pastries and quiches. When she brought these home on Monday I got a little over excited, not only because they looked amazing, creative and most of all yummy, they gave me the perfect opportunity to grab the SLR again and get snapping. After all, I need all the practice I can get in preparation for my Final Major Project next year. I love my food and like my sister, have always helped out in the kitchen- stirring sauces, chopping vegetables, tasting here and there for seasoning. There is something fulfilling in creating something from a few ingredients that can become a meal for all the family to enjoy, if not a little fast-paced! I can't really say the same for fifteen cupcakes, as they are probably the most funnest things to make of all culinary creations, but they tasted gorgeous and Christmassy nonetheless with a cup of hot tea and a warm bed.

WONDER FULL(y yummy)!

This week, I have been...

This week I have been reading In Cold Blood by Truman Capote...

Wow, what a compelling read. It can only be described as devastatingly brutal, exceptionally well written and both beautifully and poignantly descriptive. Absolute genius.




...Eating red meat and drinking red wine...

I know, I know- it sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen but the leftover sirloin proved to be too tempting every time I opened the fridge. The perfect accompaniment to a glass of fruity redness. I hadn't drank it often whilst away on holiday, as it was all about the cocktails, but since I've been back in English terrain I feel it is the best (almost wintery) treat.
And when a kitchen disaster turned into stew- homely, filling, bubbling deliciousness, I also couldn't resist a bowful (or two) of that, to warm me up.


What do you like to drink on a rainy day?


... Watching old Friends episodes...

These never get old and when the weather outside is all doom and gloom, wrapped in a duvet with a cup of tea and the dog, watching the gang get up to their old tricks is what you want to be doing.


What re-runs do you like to watch?


...Listening to Stereo Love by Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina...

Although not everyone's cup of tea, I love this summer tune with it's dancy and repetetive beat. Eveytime I hear it, I just want to be back in a foregin climate to dance the night away...


What was your song of Summer 2010?


 ...Wearing floral dresses and flip-flops...

Yes, it's been raining and yes, I have been curled up on the setee for what seems most of it, but this week I have vowed not to wear jeans, a jacket or boots.. it's not winter just yet. All the more excuse to show off my tan before it begins to fade before my very eyes!


And finally... learning how to use the SLR camera...

I have been driving everyone mad with the shutter clicking and flashing lights of the camera every second trying to get a good shot of everything in the house. I have had little success, but with a Dad who's obsessed with all things digital, I'm sure it will be no time before I start to learn the art of great photography.




Stay tuned for more pictures coming soon...

WONDER FULL