I'm Supporting GramArt #Community Project in #Tanzania

Artists & Makers - Why not join me and submit a piece for

GramArt ?

 

 

 

I'm supporting the GramArt in Derbyshire as a fund raiser for community project in Tanzania. So I'm donating a mystery piece to the cause.

 

If you are an artist or maker local to the East Midlands why not submit a postcard size piece of your work to be purchased for the event? I spoke to the coordinator and there is still time this week to send a last minute entry. So go on, do a bit for charity this bank holiday . Details on the projects blog - http://dgstanzania.wordpress.com/

 

 

Thanks for the support creative community,

 

Sam x

 

 
 

Roasted Squash & Sage Soup

#Recipeoftheweek 4th -11th May

 

This soup is rich with a touch of sweetness from the roasted squash and the sage gives it a wonderful depth of flavour. A good combo for a Saturday lunch.

 

You Will Need -

 

Half Roasted Squash (I roasted mine on Friday night and stored in the fridge)

1 medium size sweet potato

1 red onion

1 large carrot

10 fresh sage leaves

1 vegetable stock cube

Half pint boiling water

 

Walnut oil to sauté with (I prefer it as it gives a nutty taste)

 

Let's Cook!

 

1. Saute the onion then when soft at the rest of the vegetables.

2. Make the stock up and pour over the vegetables.

3. Cook for 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

4. Liquidise the soup and add the sage leaves right at the end and blitz for one last time.

 

Great served with crusty breads 





 

 

Love to share other great soup recipes, let me know some great recipes to try?




Happy Cooking,

Sam x
 

I'm a Guest Blogger on Make.Do.Sew!

Get Ready For Stitching - Here Comes A Wedding Project..

This week my Cross Stitch Wedding Ring Pouch  project was featured on Make.Do.Sew.  Little quick projects are my big thing at the moment and to get my Wedding ring pouch featured in time for all those Summer Weddings is a real pleasure.

I love reading Lou's blog as it is full of up to the minute crafty projects that inspire you to get your apron on or dig out your sewing box.  Grab a cuppa and take a look, I am sure you will be inspired.

So why not use up your sewing and stitching stash and great a personalise gift for the Bride & Groom? Click here for the tutorial Cross Stitch Wedding Ring Pouch

Happy Stitching,

Sam x
 

Party Chocolate & Vanilla Cake

Handmade Cakes just like they are fresh from the bakers...

I decided to bake some cakes to take over for a Girl's Night In as I saw what was in the store all wrapped in plastic and well...fresh cakes - is there anything better?

So with one hour before going out and an 18 month old requiring tea, I put together this cake and yes it is possible and no you don't have to be Wonder Women - here is how...

You Will Need -

2 very fresh eggs
110 grams self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Half teaspoon of good quality vanilla essence
125 grams sugar
125 grams butter
25 grams cocoa powder
1 tablespoon whole milk

2 x 8 inch circular sponge trays greased

Let's Create!
Heat the oven to 170C

1. Cream together your butter and sugar until light.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. Add the milk
4. Add the vanilla essence
5. Sieve the flour, baking powder and cocoa together and fold (must fold!) into the mixture.

Add to the trays in equal portions and bake for 20 minutes.

Cool and turn, sieve icing sugar over the top and carry to your party in cake boxes (available from Ebay)

Happy Baking ( those fresh cakes),

Sam x