Yesterday we had temps of 36 in the kitchen courtyard, higher up by the pool
so what does hubby request?
Can you cook muffins? You know like Rebecca? I really fancy some muffins
Can I co.... splutter, wont say my retort, but it was decided carrot and walnut
I really don´t like saunas but that is what the kitchen felt like
Note to self.....next time say no in this heat
Have to say they were rather yummy
(Rebecca and I used to cook muffins together, then as a money making spin for some pocket money, she began to cook several varieties to take to school to sell to her peers, made quite a bit with it too. Few years ago now lol)
In for a penny as they say, so whilst it was hot I quickly prepared aubergine slices, courgette and red pepper to roast for 20 mins ready to go with dinner. I make my own version of cajun spices so I sprinkled some on the aubergine then served with a little balsamic vinegar.
I had some mince in the freezer I wanted to use up but Chris is not a fan, so enticed him with home made burgers served with a creamy mustard sauce
New potatoes here are called potato garnish rather strange, but tasty.
Our supermarket shopping was delivered this morning along with a new watermelon
I still had some left from previous so decided to dice and then blend
I have made this juice before, quick simple nothing added and extremely refreshing when ice cold
This evening someone gave a cheeky grin and suggested adding a splash of strawberry gin
It was quite nice, but I much prefer just the juice
Watermelon also can aid weight loss, contains Vit C and potassium and can help with inflamation and asthma, win, win then!
take care
xcx
I can imagine how hot your kitchen was with the oven heat adding to the temperature, those muffins look as though it was worth it though. I love watermelon, especially in the warm weather, it's so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteThe melon is reasonably cheap here, half a huge one for about 2e the muffins were nice but we then found we couldn´t get through 12 in time so popped some in the freezer xcx
DeleteI keep promising Tom a fruit cake but like you I am putting it off because of the heat, but he knows me well....I can say we have salad tonight and then make a stew. lol
ReplyDeleteBriony
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I don´t usually make cakes anymore, more a savoury than dessert person xcx
Deletea nice cold watermelon juice would be just right for the end of the day... I think I would be partial to the gin version.... well done with the cooking in that heat...
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The strawberry gin is a little sweet wasn´t too keen, but love the juice. xcx
DeleteI do like watermelon and I love aubergines!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I like most veggies, especially spiralized courgette and pumpkin, very versatile. Courgette slices works well in lace of pasta for lasagne too xcx
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