I usually try to keep these Happy Monday posts true to their name. Happy. Positive. Free from negativity. Unfortunately I’m not quite feeling that way as I sit down to type this, despite it being a beautiful sunny warm Sunday. Nothing dramatic, I’m just horribly stressed with work and health-wise I’m not the best either right now. Hopefully it’s all about to improve – and luckily typing the little list below has cheered me up slightly. So, what has been making me smile lately…?
Finding what look to be my dream trainers to wear with dresses. Ok, a bit too late as I’ll be switching back to ankle boots shortly, but I’ll be ordering them to stash ahead for next year!
As always, some Ottolengi recipes need a mention. In the last fortnight we’ve made four new ones, as well as some which were already favourites. This Courgette Feta Pasta is a real winner…
A really good grilled cheese sandwich. Gooey melted cheddar, soft pear and salty prosciutto. So good!
Making birthday plans. Yes, it’s not until December but I do like a good plan! So far it involves lots of food and a theatre trip too…
Mars Bar Ice-Creams. I just can’t resist them!
It’s almost pumpkin season! I’m determined to do a little more autumn-themed baking this year. So far I’ve earmarked pumpkin pie, pumpkin pasta, , pumpkin-spice cookies and I’m working on an idea for a lasagne too…What do you want to see first?
Re-reading the Harry Potter’s. It’s made me feel all nostalgic!
The smell of a roast chicken in the oven. I honestly don’t think there is anything better…
Booking a restaurant for our anniversary dinner. It was such a tough choice but we’re so excited to be heading back to somewhere which did us an amazing meal a few years ago!
Things from the internet I’ve loved lately:
Katie’s recipe for Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast looks absolutely dreamy. I know I’ll have to make it soon!
I absolutely loved Michelle’s post on Veganism in a Chinese Household. This was actually something I’d had a discussion about at a dinner party recently so was interesting to hear another view – my friend has really struggled being vegetarian in this situation.
This article by Jay Rayner made me cry.
I’m now desperate to set up my own cookbook club after reading Kate’s article.
How was your summer? What are you looking forward to this month?