Tarragon chicken with cream sauce and sweet potato/carrot mash

I keep buying candles that look pretty)

They make a perfect centerpiece combined with flowers.

Sardines on toast

Perfect lunch!

Super good and super healthy.

Sardines are super food packed with vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids.

Not the best weather for the weekend)

A quiet Sunday morning

is the perfect time for me)

Sunshine day

Today was just one of those days

when everything goes wrong.

Computer trouble, broken straighteners, failed visit to the cinema,

upset teenager, drizzle rain and chilly wind...

But everything turns out OK in the end)

We fixed the computer  and bought new straighteners.

And happy S. went to the cinema.

I just hope that you are not struggling through the weekend as we are:)))

Have a nice one!

Weekend feeling

Such a good feeling

when the weekend comes!

Have a nice one!

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Waffles and Thursday)

Well, i'm addicted to waffles now)

Is anyone else?

But just look at them!))

And so easy to cook!

1 cup self-raising flour

1 egg

pinch of salt

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 -  2/3 cup milk

1/3 cup oil

vanilla extract or cinnamon

or both

Quiet streets

The roads were quiet today.

I really enjoyed blossoming trees along my walk)

Hope your week is going well so far...

Cherry blossom

It's that time of the year again!

The most wonderful!

Now that Spring's in full swing

I an in awe of the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms!

Eurovision

So, what do you think of the United Kingdom entry?

Do you watch the Eurovision Song Contest?

I rather like the song!

It's cute and catchy)

Do you think we have a winning song?)))

Good luck anyway!

Sunday flowers

.

Finally evening sun is

shining through the window in our living room!

We have no direct sunlight

as the room faces North.

In summer months we get a glimpse of the sun

in the evenings though.

Now i am going to curl up on the sofa

and watch movies))

Have a nice Saturday evening!

Salmon Pasta Bake

Salmon Pasta Bake

serves 3-4

250g any pasta shapes

1 tin salmon, drain

1 small tin sweetcorn, drain

2 Tbsp butter

1.5 Tbsp flour

300-400ml milk

100g grated cheese (divided)

salt, pepper

To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 min, then gradually stir in the milk to make a thick white sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in most of cheese.

Cook the pasta according to a packet instructions, mix with the white sauce, fish and sweetcorn. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the rest of the grated cheese. Bake for 15-20 mins until the cheese on top is golden and starting to brown.

Chicken with cream, tarragon and courgette spaghetti

Chicken in cream with tarragon and courgette spaghetti

For two:

3 courgettes, cut into strips/spaghetti using spiralizer

2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 

3 cloves garlic, minced (divided)

150ml double cream

pinch of chili flakes

salt, pepper

tarragon (fresh or dried)

Using your spiralizer make your courgetti by cutting your courgettes into spaghetti-like strips. 

Now you can either boil them in salted water for two minutes or put them in a colander and sprinkle with some salt. Leave to stand for 20 minutes then squeeze the water out with your hands and fry them in olive oil, chili flakes and garlic for 2-3 minutes. 

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown.

Add half of garlic, salt, pepper, cream. Bring to the boil and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is done and the sauce is thick and creamy. 

What a glorious weather! 

Long awaited!

Met a friend for coffee and had a lovely chat)

Now sitting all cozy and watching

'Before I Go to Sleep'

It's a mystery thriller 

with great performance from Nicole Kidman  and Colin Firth.

And if you like a good psychological thriller

you'll not be disappointed)) 

Belgian waffles

2 cups self-raising flour

2 eggs

pinch salt

3/4 cup sugar

100g melted butter, cooled

about 1 cup milk (possibly more)

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Add milk, eggs and butter. Mix well.

Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.

We have an electric waffle maker

which is absolutely brilliant!

Have a nice weekend!

Quiet Wednesday.

Today I was tidying up a little bit,

reading a little bit,

cooking a little bit...

Perfect way of redressing the balance in our busy life)

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful day!

Beautiful park in a warm day!

It was the first really warm day of Spring. 

The successful treasure hunting) 

Now i am off to dinner with a friend and Little S!

That's how a perfect day would look like!;))