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.
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| 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 voilà.
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. |
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| Image from Max | Image from Gap |
