HAPPY NEW YEAR

HELLO

HAPPY NEW YEAR

- 2014 -

Well isn't that exciting? I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and a brilliant New Years. 

People say that the first few minutes of the New Year defines what the rest of the year will be like - and if thats so, I hope you welcomed it with a smile. If the first minutes of the year weren't too great, well, you shouldn't always believe what you hear. Either way, there is always something fresh about those first few minutes. 

These are some of the things I have seen the last couple of weeks. I have really been enjoying the simple things. I am really excited to continue my blog in this new year! Speak soon. 

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FESTIVE ORGANIC CHOCOLATE

Festive Organic Chocolate 

Here is a delicious treat for christmas - or anytime! The colours of the ingredients make it look a little festive and christmasy. These little treats aren't hard to make and taste incredible. Enjoy! 

Ingredients

- 2 blocks of Loving Earth (Organic Raw Dark Chocolate)

- Pinch of salt

- 1/4 cup Shredded Coconut

- 1/4 cup Dried Goji berries

- Pinch of Cacao Nibs

- 1/4 cup Crushed Pistachio 

- 1/4 cup Walnuts

Instructions

1. Prepare all your ingredients - chop pistachios / walnuts, and anything else you would want 

2. Using the double boiler method, melt the first block of chocolate (continuous stirring), once melted, add the other block and complete the same process

3. Spread chocolate on a baking sheet onto the shape plate / bowl / tray you want (you could even get a christmas tree mould and do that!)

4. Sprinkle the remaining ingredients and then press them down gently

5. Put the chocolate into the freezer for about 1hr, so that it can firm back up. 

6. Then break / cut into desired shape and ENJOY !

If you made them, let me know if you liked them - or any improvements that you made!

SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Every year the Swedish Church in Toorak (Melbourne, Victoria) holds a Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar over a weekend in December and I made sure this year I didn't miss it. 

People of all ages came to enjoy the markets, live music, fresh cultural dishes (including Norwegian waffles) while gaining a glimpse into this beautiful culture. There was such a large sense of christmas community spirit. I felt instantly welcomed and accepted to be able to enjoy what they had on offer. The atmosphere was alive and warming.

 Of course I didn't leave empty handed... 

Thank-you very much for having me! I had a lovely time and I can't wait to see you next year! 

Pastries - Swedish Church

Tea - Swedelicious