Sunday sport

So, here is my 14 yr old daughter (blonde - with the ball). This is what we do every Sunday morning. We travel far and wide to play football (well, my daughter does and we watch). I think these girls are amazing. In her age-group (u16) - it becomes quite physical and competitive. And, from my non-sporting self - I admire these girls and their commitment. So that was my Sunday. Retuned home made Nigella's Chicken, bacon and mushroom pies with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Delish for a cold Sunday night. Get ready for another busy week....

Even more bargains!

At the risk if appearing to be a shopaholic - I also bought these on my latest little shopping trip. Unfortunately, the lovely Borders store near me is closing. So, there is about $200 worth of books here for $30. Not too bad when you consider some of these books were $30 alone!!!!

More bargains!!!

Well. Yes. Just wandering past Dotti this time. Usually I just look in there for my fourteen year old daughter but I couldn't pass up these fabbo bargains. I would say I wouldn't have paid regular prices for these little tops as they are really quite basic. But, as they were all reduced from about $39 to either $5 or $10 - how could I possibly walk on buy without taking some with me!! Really happy with my little buys.

Bargain buy

Fabulous buy today. Just passing "Dusk" at my local Westfield and quickly ducked in and came out with this little treasure. Only $10 and it's super large, so can either use it as a pretty decoration or pop it outside in the warmer weather for when we are having a barbie. I love a bargain buy.

NEW BOOK

I think Donna Hay is a fab cook. I have many of her books, and after watching her tv series I have been reinvigorated to try her recipes. It does help to watch how she does it, then try it yourself. I must say there are many recipes in this book that I definitely will try. And the recipes are not complicated. Fairly simple and so delish. As I try the recipes I'll post my favourites here.

EASY ROAST PUMPKIN SOUP

 This is an amazing recipe by the fabulous Donna Hay.  Its the easiest and tastiest pumpkin soup I have ever tried.

Ingredients:-

1 butternut pumpkin, halved, seeds scooped out.

1 onion

olive oil for drizzling

salt

3 1/2 cups chicken stock

1 cup cream

1 tablespoon honey

sour cream, to serve

Method

1.  Preheat oven to 200 deg C (425 deg F)

2.  Place pumpkin, cut side up and onion on a baking tray.

3.  Drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with salt.

4.  Bake for 60 minutes or until pumpkin is just soft and starting to brown.  Scoop the pumpkin out of the   skin into blender.

5.  Scoop the onion flesh away from its skin and add to blender

6.  Add 1 cup of chicken stock and blend until smooth

7.  Pour mixture into saucepan, add remaining stock, cream and honey.

8.  Heat through on medium heat.

Serve with sour cream and cracked black pepper.

I like this idea

How cute is this message board.  I found it at Bed Bath and Table. It's something you could easily make yourself. Really, it's just a timber whitewashed frame with a pretty fabric covering the backing of the frame. Some ribbon criss crossed and attached, then some little white buttons stuck on. I think I'll try making it.

Latest buy

These shoes are excellent. From Walnut Melbourne - although you can find them at shops here and there. Also at David Jones! My sister bought them for me for my birthday.

Latest buy!

Latest buy!

Clinique Chubby Stick
This is my new discovery. Strange name but it's amazing. Goes on like a crayon - so easy to apply and you can't really make a mistake. It's really moisturizing and smooth. I bought 'Mega Melon' which is a coral - mango shade. I use it with a lipliner to give a little more definition. I'll be buying more! Love it.

CORNFLAKE COOKIES

I made these this afternoon for the  kiddies afternoon tea.
 Very popular and don't last long in this house.

Recipe is in COOKING pages.