Monday 24 September 2012

While the cat's away the mice will play!



So my Mother's long awaited trip to Europe begins tomorrow so I will be house sitting, cat sitting and fridge raiding for a little less than 3 weeks with the Boyfriend. Even at the old age of 27 I still get excited about the prospect of a "free house" and my friends and I are still using that term regularly should we want to invite people over; with no shame!

As the weather has suddenly turned horrible and rainy and freezing cold I went out today to buy a few pick-me-ups as well as trying to decide what shmancy things to cook for the Boyfriend now I have the WHOLE kitchen to myself.

Firstly and completely unrelated to food I purchased a few little things to add to my Autumn wardrobe...


Racing green Soft Skinny Jeans from New Look (£20 - Bargain!!)


Barry M Nail Paint in Cappucino


Studded Suede look boots


Next onto the food and as this was more a spur of the moment shop than a considered trip with a list etc it shows more what I fancied for lunch rather than any sort of planning for the week ahead!


Firstly I bought some Nutella so that I could make Miss Glamorazzi's Nutella hot chocolate which you can see HERE! I would normally have the Hotel Chocolate Caramel hot chocolate but with the weather as it is the supermarket alternative would have to do!

The honey is because of my sore and croaky throat. After the Boyfriend's fancy dress party at the weekend my voice has gone and I sound a little "Macy Gray" today. I like honey in or on anything but as it's cold I'm going to make honey and lemon tea and NOT HAVE ANY MORE CIGARETTES!!



I've picked up some veggies which aren't terribly exciting (hence the use of Instagram!) but it does mean I'll be able to make Jamie Oliver's Butternut Squash Soup which is my all time favourite and a Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato mash a la the Good Food website HERE.

I am on the hunt for some more Autumnal recipes especially if they go well with a glass (bottle) of wine! Obviously just as a hot toddy ;)

9 comments:

  1. Such a cute post! I'd love you to check out my blog and new facebook page! :)

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    1. Thanks Rebecca! I've joined your blog and am having a read through now :) x

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  2. really like the boots and the pants:)

    http://fashiiones.blogspot.co.at

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    1. Hi Nes, thanks I love the boots too. I never go for anything that fierce (not that they are really) so I am trying to mix them up a bit :) Just going to have a look at your blog! x

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  3. Love that nail polish colour, I just bought it :)

    Rebecca


    OOH LA LONDON

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    1. I love it soo much and lots of people have commented on it since I've been wearing it!! I don't normally buy Barry M polish but no other brand is doing that "pefect" shade. Now just to get my nails into good shape! x

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  4. Hi, thank you so much for your comment:)) I wasn't in Klagenfurt yet, so I don't really now, what you can get there. But I really like to collect magnets from different places. Maybe your mom can get a magnet from Klagenfurt for you :))

    http://fashiiones.blogspot.co.at

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  5. Good idea although I may ask for some chocolate as well as she heads back through Switzerland! Yum! :) x

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  6. I love them studded shoes, going on the wishlist for sure!
    Maybe you could take a look at my blog or even follow me? I've followed you x
    http://whattaylorbuys.blogspot.co.uk/

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