The BBC's newest drama set in the 1950s. Why did I wait so long to start watching it?!
Spiced Roasted Chicken by Gourmet
Delicious, quick and easy! Double up on spices and add some wine to the deglazing process and you've got a winner.
Call me crazy, but I do love cold weather in winter. I want a winter that feels like winter. If it would only snow...
Sometimes you just want vanilla cake and you want it to be pretty.
I kept seeing rose covered cakes on pinterest and finally tried it myself.
If you want to impress someone, this is an easy way to do it.
Want to know the secret?
It's just a simple swirl in reverse!
Swirl from the middle out and you get a perfect rose every time.
With Thanksgiving on Thursday, I thought I would share my conversion chart with all of you. Downloadable PDF below.
Download Conversion (note this is designed as a 5"x7")
Thanks to Ocado, my pantry is stocked full of American goods that are normally hard to find on this side of the Atlantic. Bonus points for bringing them to me cheaper than other online retailers.
*I did not buy all of the above, I'm just highlighting a selection of what they have on offer.
These are the things I loved in October:
M&S Cinnamon Thins
If you like Cinnamon Teddy Grahams, you'll love these.
A government machine identifies people who are going to die and it's up to two men to save them. Can they do it?
Canned pumpkin, Duncan Hines cake mixes, French's fried onions plus some random American products thrown in the mix. Miracle Whip anyone?
Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Pot
The most perfect lip balm with a touch of natural colour. The vintage inspired pot is also a winner.
I've finally found a reasonable substitute.
It's only taken nearly 11 years.
Y'all can thank me later.
If you like chicken pot pie and southern style biscuits, make this tonight. Easy and delicious, it's an all around winner.
Can you believe it's October? Me neither!
These are the things I loved in September:
Garnier Simply Essentials Eye Makeup Remover
I ran out of Clinique and ended up picking this up in Boots for use the same evening. Since it was only £3 I knew even if I hated it, I wouldn't be upset at wasting money. I love it. It's just as good as Clinique and less than 1/4 of the price. Winner!
So happy it's time for Season (or Series as the English say) 2! Actually, I'm happy it's that time again for all the TV shows to return.
Pink Lemonade
I can't believe summer arrived the last week of September. Nothing reminds me of childhood summers like drinking lemonade out of a jar.
Pie
I've been eating my fair share of pie lately. I bought some mini pie dishes at Crate & Barrel which makes it so easy to whip up two varieties at once and they are a steal at $2. Of course they also make it quite easy to polish off an entire pie in one sitting. Be warned!
This is one of those recipes that sounds weird but is amazing. So amazing, they seem the perfect substitute for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Compost Cookies
1 cup butter (226g)
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 T corn syrup
1 t vanilla
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
2 t kosher salt
1 1/2 cups of baking ingredients (I used chocolate chips, baking m&ms, oreo cookies)
1 1/2 cups of snack food (I used pretzels & chili flavoured crisps)
1 heaping T of used coffee grinds
In stand mixer, cream butter, sugars and corn syrup until pale and fluffy. Scrape sides of bowl, turn on low and incorporate eggs and vanilla. Increase speed to medium high and set a timer for 10 minutes. When time is over, mixture should be pale and almost doubled in size. On lower speed, add in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix until just incorporated, around 45 seconds. Add in baking ingredients on low and mix for 30 seconds. Repeat with snack foods. Press clingfilm onto top of dough and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to a week. Do not bake from room temp.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400F (200C). On a parchment lined baking sheet, place scoops of dough several inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cookies are done when browned around the edges and lightly browned on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on cookie sheet.
Cookies should last 5 days in an airtight container.
Enjoy!
Recipe from Christina Tossi
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