February: Meals, Miles, Books and Looks

Meals


With Kane's parents visiting and our mini-break to Rotorua we have been eating lots of restaurant meals, a few take-aways, and some home cooked meals.

One of my go-to easy meals for guests is ravioli, spinach and salmon, which I found on the Better Home and Gardens website.  I like to use Delmaine Spiced Pumpkin Ravioli, it goes really well with the salmon.

And if that isn't enough pumpkin-y goodness then finish with pumpkin spice popcorn!  It's really easy to make and was perfect for our movie night.

Mini bowl of popcorn all for me!

Ingredients:

Popcorn kernels
Sugar (I used caster sugar)
Pumpkin spice mix

I'm afraid I didn't measure out any of the ingredients but I made a 30cm (12") bowl of popcorn.  About 3 tbsp caster sugar and 2 tsp pumpkin spice. 

I used a cast iron dutch oven and heated a little canola oil in the bottom - it needs to be an oil that can stand a high heat so butter and olive oil are no good.  I've since had a go at making popcorn in the microwave and you need to use a microwavable glass bowl with a lid or tight fitting plate on top and microwave for about 2:45- 3 minutes.

Transfer the popped corn to a bowl - if you have microwaved it then your glass bowl is going to be seriously hot!  Mix the sugar and spice together and then sprinkle over the popcorn et voilĂ .

Miles

Ok, I have been taking it easy - too easy.  It's easy to fall into excuses but I can't hide from the extra pounds and I want to be losing weight not gaining it!

Books

The reading has slowed down a bit this month and I'm currently still reading Delirium by Lauren Oliver.

Looks

I'm loving that we are in late summer heading into autumn.  I recently bought this hooded shirt from Max (below left) and I am so looking forward to wearing it throughout the autumn season.  I also can't wait to wear the body warmer I got from Gap.

Image from Max Image from Gap


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