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Saturday, October 17, 2009

Banoffee Pie.



An oldie but goodie from the recipe files! This is a pie I do not make too often but whenever I do, it always elicits compliments. Very simple to put together and the only time consuming part is the making of the toffee component.

Make or purchase 1 graham cracker crust. Take one or two (depending on how rich you want it) cans of sweetened condensed milk and place in a pan of boiling water. The can needs to always be submerged in boiling water. I keep my electric kettle full at all times and just top off the pan as needed. You need to boil the can of milk for 3 hours. This is the time consuming part! After three hours, remove from heat and let cool a little. Then carefully open can or cans. Toffee will ooze a little at this point. Pour and spread the toffee in the prepared crust. Slice 2 or 3 bananas and place slices on top of toffee. Then take whipped cream and cover the entire pie in th cream. Chocolate curls or cocoa powder are optional garnish. Refrigerate for an hour or until ready to serve. Enjoy and do not think of calories ingested!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Pretty Beverage Jars


I saw two beautiful Beverage jars at Target yesterday. Excuse the photo - it was taken with one hand and with a lady trying to ram her cart in my bum! This photo is of the straight sided jar but they also have a curved jar too. $20 and it can be yours - great deal.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Cade Martin


I could look at this photo all day. See more stunning images here

via Black Eiffel

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Worlds best lasagna.



I kid you not. I have made this lasagna 3 times now and each time the groans of contentment become louder. It is easy to make, quick to make and delicious. Cannot say that enough - delicious! Ina Garten, you are awesome! Turkey Lasagna is just one of those great meals that goes into the permanent rotation. I use the Johnsonville farms sweet Italian sausage that you can find in any supermarket.

Recipe here

Oh for the love of butter...

I hate margarine or any of those other spreads. Way too many ingredients and way too weird a taste. If I am having a slice of toast, I want real butter on it. And ladies and gentleman, this is the butter I want.

A round of applause for possibly the greatest butter I have tasted on this side of the Atlantic.




Vermont Butter and Cheese Company cultured butter with Sea Salt. It is everything a butter should be. I am in heaven. Oh and the packaging is something to behold - blue and white gingham paper and nestled in a little basket - awesome.

Details here

Monday, October 12, 2009

Coat for Alexandra

Darn you Boden and your wonderful childrens coats! Had to purchase this - just needed to be done!



Now I would one each of these two for her please!!



All items available from Boden

Cupcake Swirl




Another site to feed my baking obsession! Lots of lovely packaging ideas too. I love the frilly stand alone flower liners - beautiful. All items available here

Update - I ordered from this website on Friday late afternoon (October 9) and my package arrived today (October 13). Considering that Monday was Columbus Day and therefore not a mail day, I am blown away by how quickly my items got to me. Beautifully packaged and each item not a disappointment.

Man shops Globe


I fear this will become my new obsession. Having seen the first episode I am hooked. I forgive the fact that Mr Keith Johnson has what could be my dream job because he is just so darn lovely. Perfect getaway television and I highly recommend it. Airs on Sundance channel.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Oh my.....


I have NEVER wanted anything as much as I want these right now. I want 4 of them sent to me immediately and I will be a swooning happy almost passing out lady! Be still my heart!

From Pottery Barn

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Boden


I love Boden for many reasons. The primary reason is that the clothes are wonderfully made and last and last. My children have both worn lots of their clothes and they look as good as the day they were purchased. I like that they do not buy into the child as adult look and most of their clothes are age appropriate. It also doesn't hurt that they have a lot of great colorful clothes that always seem in style. I am pretty sure that the outfits above will find their way into my daughters closet at some point!

Available here

Girls Underwear

should look like this...

and not like some of the underwear I have seen in various stores of late. My daughter is 6 and (as far as I am aware) not a whore. Why are we in such a rush to dress them as hookers? Who is buying this crap? I want my daughter to look like the innocent litte girl that she is not a two bit pole dancer. It is beyond frustrating to shop for a little girl now.
Underwear from Boden

Sunday, September 13, 2009

speaking of Anthropologie..


I love this coat. Simple with just that little flurry to take it over the edge. Perfect.
From here

This cup


this cup is just perfect to me. Delicate, pretty and ever so slightly different. The real reason I love it though is because it is called the Cardiff cup. I was born in Cardiff, Wales so it makes me really happy. There are also plates and bowl in the design but this teacup needs to come live with me - nowhere near Cardiff!

From Anthropologie

Back Again!

Took a little break to deal with my son starting kindergarten, my husband going on a little deployment and my daughter starting a new therapy timetable and all day school. Lots of adjusting and time management needed. Now I feel ready to return to my sporadic posting of things I like! Enjoy!

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Umbrellas






Umbrellas make me happy. They are a huge part of growing up in Britain and the selection is outstanding! I saw a link for this company on the Martha Stewart Bride blog and I love it. It is a British company and if there is one thing we know, it is umbrellas. I particularly liked these and if there was a gun to my head, then I would have to pick the pick polka dot umbrella. Lots and lots of choices and all available from Brollies Galore