Watermelon, Cucumber and Fennel Salad

 

 

1/4 Watermelon

1-2 Lebanese Cucumbers

1 Fennel Bulb

Feta

Mint

 

Dressing

Chilli Flakes (or fresh) to taste

1 tsp Honey

3 tbsp Olive Oil

1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Salt & Pepper

 

Slice watermelon, cucumber and fennel thinly (or use a mandolin).  Chop the mint roughly.  Stir together the dressing ingredients and pour over the top.  Crumble feta over the top of the salad and sprinkle the mint.  Season with salt and pepper. 

Pop Up Posy Shop

Yesterday we visited this charming little Pop Up Posy Shop - a wonderfully creative collaboration between two talented ladies, Poppy Lane of Pop & Scott and Sarah Nolan of Mr Lincoln.  Spoil your valentine (or yourself) with a gorgeous summery bunch of posies or a daisy jar.  Be quick though, as this shop is only open until 16 February!

Pop Up Posy Shop

161 Spring Street

Melbourne

Open this week until 16 February (7am - 7pm)

Happy Valentine's Day and a happy third anniversary to Mr & Mrs York today xx

 

Valentine's Day Pikelets

Surprise your Valentine tomorrow morning with some heart shaped pikelets.  We tied our little stack together with neon ribbon.

 

1c Flour

1/4c caster sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1 egg

pinch of salt

3/4c milk

 

Happy Valentines Day!

 

Natalie's Lemon & Lace Bridal Shower

We are happy to share some photos of Natalie's Bridal Shower.  The sweet treats all tied in with her lemon and lace theme and created a depth of colour along the table.  A big thank you for our Granma for imparting her lemon and lace recipe with us and helping with the favours. 

 

Congratulations Natalie x

 

 

 




Little jars of lemon honey

Bridal Shower bunting at the entrance

Happy Weekend

Have an inspiring weekend xx

1. Be creative
2. Drink
3. Paint
4. Be bold with colour and pattern
5. Explore

Barley Salad

Try this salad for dinner tonight, or make it for lunch tomorrow.  If you don't have barley on hand then quinoa, cous cous or lentils will work perfectly too.

1 cup Barley (approx 2 people)
2 1/2 cups of water
1/2 aubergine - diced
1 courgette - diced
2 medium sized tomatoes - diced
2 diced mushrooms
2 cloves of garlic - roughly chopped
Red spring onion (or green)
1/2 cucumber
1 red capsicum
Feta
Mint
Parsley
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper

Bring one cup of barley to the boil with 2 1/2 cups of water, simmer and allow to cook for 40 minutes.  Cool off on baking tray.

Saute the aubergine, courgette, tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic in a pan with a little olive oil and salt & pepper for about 5 minutes or until slightly brown.  Allow to cool.

Slice the spring onions, cucumber and capsicum.  Chop the mint and parsley finely.

Once the barley and sauteed vegetables have cooled, combine all the ingredients in a bowl.  Rub feta over the top, drizzle with olive and season with salt & pepper.

Happy Waitangi Day & Paua Shell Bunting

 

 

During our summer holiday in the Far North, we created this beautiful Paua shell bunting. The Paua shells have been collected over the years and almost all are in a perfect condition. We threaded twine through their unique holes and tied the shells in place with a little bow. We think this makes a charming addition to any kiwi bach!

 

Happy Waitangi Day!