Lately #45

Blah you can tell Autumn is going to arrive. One there's that chill in the evenings and mornings and two I've caught a stinking cold. The kind that makes you want to drink an ocean. My throat is so sore. The best cure for this. Honey and lemon. I swear by it and it gets to work straight away on soothing my throat.

We made a lovely white chilli tonight for dinner and I'm going to share it with you. It's so good it would be harsh not too, but that's a story for another day. I'm so eager to get baking Halloween things. One of my favourite times of year.

Details

dress - new look,  necklace - roam 

I've been so bored today. I really didn't know what to do with myself. Instead of heading outside I decided to do another details post. I like these a lot better although they seem to take so much longer. Getting enough distance and staying in the light can be tricky but I am really happy with these.

So to cure my boredom this afternoon I baked Viennese finger dipped in chocolate icing and the Mr made a milky star milkshake when he got in from work. It's actually been nice to be lazy but I've got some great plans for my next days off!

Lately #44

I have had the loveliest week. A week off from work was just what I needed. Sometimes you don't realise how tired you are until you stop. A day lounging on the sofa was heavenly. I can't remember the last time I did that, other than being ill. 

Yesterday we spent the day at the seaside. I live 10 minutes away from the beach but sometimes it's nice to visit another beach and the one the town over from me has arcades, doughnuts, chips, ice creams and as many tacky toys as you like. We rode on rides (well I say we, I went on the carousel and was then coaxed on a ride by an almost four year old, I couldn't say no to her! Luckily it was a kids ride, so no scary roller-coasters.) 

We finished of our day at the seaside, headed home and the Mr made skittles milkshake. It was the perfect end to a perfect week. Going back to work today wasn't too painful, but I can't wait for another week off!

Simple flapjacks

Sometimes the best recipe are the simplest. Basic ingredients combining together to make something delicious. I made these a week or so ago for a family picnic and they went down a treat. Flapjacks are something that I never used to like. Shop brought tend to be dry and break your teeth with one bite. When my mum started to make them that's when I fell in love. This recipe is so quick and easy to make there's no excuse not to make them!

Adapted from Good Housekeeping

125g butter

125g light muscovado sugar

125g golden syrup

250g rolled oats

In a pan, over a low heat, melt together the butter, muscovado sugar and golden syrup. 

Once combined stir through the oats until they are evenly coated in the mixture.

Put into a lined (8in) square tin and bake for 25-30 minutes at 160º/Gas 3.

The sides should feel firm and the middle should still be soft. Once baked leave to completely cool. 

Cut up and serve.

Lately #40

It's official I am back in love with blogging and photography! I can't put my camera down at the minute.

 I have so many recipes I want to try out and so many ideas. I've been addicted to pinterest and other blogs, I thought I'd share some of my recent favourites.

 Cooking for pleasure, Oh,Ladycakes, Top with cinnamon, 

Take a look.