2013 Moments that Matter- LLoyds Bank Invites us to Ponder

2013 Moments that Matter- LLoyds Bank Invites us to Ponder 

Often at this time of the year one is contemplating the year gone by and what has happened that was memorable .

Recently a friend pointed out that LLoyds Bank is inviting people to take a look at their most interesting moments of 2013, not and just to give the right amount of incentive the teamed up to
offer a Moments That Mattered prize drawto win an IPAD Mini ...ohh how lush ...so lets ponder 2013



Moments that Mattered - in 2013 LONDON 

Really loved having the chance to visit London , such brilliant architecture and everywhere there is such art to be found. Every hidden corner seems to have some sculptures or statues, architectural details from the Victorian Area. 

My advice.. don't ever forget to look up, so many things are well out of normal eyesight.

and especially the tour of the city by night was wonderful. Here we caught just a perfect glimpse of the London Eye through all the buildings, it looks magical all lit up by the river thames.

More Moments that Mattered - in 2013  

Braving the Eurotunnel , and a long long due family reunion . It is such a magnificent construction, digging a tunnel all these miles under the sea and sending trains through it that connect britain to the continent. Technology has come such a long way and to be able to use is makes such a differences to many families that have been disconnected in different parts of the world. 

 My daughter was able to meet her cousin for the first time and it made me happy to see that they got on very well ... 

As a special long awaited treat she go to have a meercat encounter which left her talking about it for days.  To be able to sit so close and observe them in their daily play was a special moment for us. I never forget the look on her face that seem to just one long smile.

And finally  being well enough to enjoy longwalks in the countryside again , and a real feeling that nothing else really matters and being healthy makes everything seem a little brighter . Just as the sun was about the set I caught the reflection of this little duck peacefully striding across the pond and it reminded me to hold still and appreciated the small moments that matter.

Thanks for the promot to ponder and write it all down ... much appreciate the chance to plonder and play

Fuuny Squashes

Now isnt that just the funnies Autumn or even Halloween Decor ever. 

I love the way the butternut squash had taken on such an elongated neck. 

I could not quite make up my mind whther it look like a swan or another type of bird sitting on a nest .. 

What do you think ?

Recipes Again

Recipes again 

So I have tried out some new cauliflower chicken recipe. Instead of boiling it or making cauliflower rice like I found the idea on http://www.creativelypaleo.com I decided to roast the cauliflower alongside our Sunday Roast Chicken

I simply cut open the raw cauliflower, took away the stalk and left relatively large rosettes . All added to the pan with a little sprinkling of oilive oil ... into the oven ..voila.

My daughter absolutely loved it, it had quite a disctinctly different flavour from normal cauliflower so I think that will be a new favourite for us

Flo

Cooking Fun

Cooking Fun 

It is time to try a few more recipes this year, maybe even give the Paleo Diet a bit more of a chance ..

I have been looking around the various Pinterest Board to find some more inspiration to make it into a fun activity rather than a chore. But staying healthy is more important than indulging and then suffering, dont you think :-)

Feel free to point out any good recipe sites you have foun, I am currently looking at http://www.creativelypaleo.com which seems to also be nut free which is a bonus 

All for now
Flo

Yummy Courgette Fritters

Yummy Courgette Fritters

We had a go at making Paleo Courgette fritters with a little bit of egg added and they were yum

Just grate some raw courgettes
add a couple of eggs
add some herbs, we added parsely
add a tsp of coconut flour
add a tablesppn of cashewnut butter to taste

yum
if you can have cheese then these make a lovely crust when put with grated cheese for a few minutes under the grill

Flo

London Visit

London Visit

I so hope to be able to squeeze in a chance for a London visit soon. I always feel so inspired when I manage to get out and surround myself with new sights and sounds

What is your favourite London Sight?

I love visiting the museums, especially the Victoria and Albert Museum when I am able to . I have never been to the docklands or explored much of the harbours either.

So fingers crossed an opportunity will arise soon

Flo

sometimes the wind howls

Sometimes the wind howls ..a deep gran that seems to creep into every little corner of our cottage ... telling a story of its journey ...listening on the wings of the wind ...what wonderous tales those would be....