Hello!
How are you all today?
We're all well here and enjoying the last few days of the school holidays.
Just recently I've had a lot of other bloggers joining in with 52 Weeks which is absolutely fantastic - I'm so glad you are all enjoying this little project. So if you are taking part, could you leave a comment below and I'm going to try and list everyone involved with a link to their blog on the 52 Weeks page. Thanks.
So here's to my happy things this week - they are all foodie based. I think this is simply because I've been enjoying the luxury of long breakfasts and puddings in the evening!
▲ Indulging in great library books - I managed to get out Nigel Slater's Kitchen Diaries II and it's so fantastic. I can't wait to get cooking from it. It's making me dream of Spring vegetables and sunny days of harvesting at the Market Garden.
▲ Two happies in one picture. 1 - porridge for breakfast, it's such a delicious way to start the day. Then taking the time to just savour breakfast without having to wolf it down and get out the door to school and work. 2 - the very first few stalks of our own Yorkshire forced rhubarb. I stewed it in a vanilla syrup and added some cardamom pods for a hint of spice. Then served it with the porridge. Best breakfast ever.
▲ And then one from my Pinterest boards - salted caramel sauce. I made this the other day, drizzled it over some vanilla ice cream. The plan was to do keep it for a few days in a jar, but one taste of this and it was gone in a few minutes. So no photograph! Seriously, this was heaven in a bowl. Go make it today!
Have happy days!
Jen x
Now I am feeling hungry!! Your breakfast looks soooo delicious and salted caramel ... mmmmmm!! I will be taking part in 52 Weeks and am taking photos of my week to post my first photos ... I am looking forward to taking part!! xx
ReplyDeleteAaaw these all look amazing. Will definitely start doing 52 weeks. Starting in the next couple of weeks! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm in Jen and will try to post my first photos next Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI was fortunate enough to receive my very own copy of Kitchen Diaries II from my husband (after having dropped several very heavy hints!). But I'm impressed you found a copy in your library. And I bought him a jar of salted caramel cajeta from a local Christmas market. So I'm sharing in your happiness this week.
Yes, I'm in! Will post my "happies" next Tuesday. Heather x
ReplyDeleteI would love to join in! Will do my first post next Tuesday-lynn @ www.fidlstix.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI'm taking part, posted week 14/52 yesterday, it's a great project, I'm really enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteI'm in. I think it's a great idea.
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Thanks for sharing.
Nicky
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Want to go make caramel sauce right now but have to many things to do.....maybe tomorrow sounds mmmmyummy!! Enjoy the last few days of holidays.....x
ReplyDeleteI would like to join in, but not sure how to go about it. I am know following you so will keepan eye on your posts........xx lindawilksart.blogspot.co.uk
ReplyDeleteI have been doing the happy for a few weeks. Inspired by you and Gillian at Tales From A Happy House.
ReplyDeleteThat caramel sauce sounds criminally good!
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Salted caramel sauce sounds delicious! As does that breakfast - what a good way to start the day.x
ReplyDeleteThat sauce sounds yummy, I wish I could eat dairy! :) x
ReplyDeleteMmmm.... Rhubarb, porridge and caramel, 3 of my favourite foods all in one post. It's a shame I don't have a Willy Wonka style iPad, or I would put my hand right in and grab some!
ReplyDeleteOh that porridge and rhubarb looks so delicious and I will definitely give the salted caramel a go ... I love doing my 52 weeks of happy ... Bee xx
ReplyDelete52 weeks is such a fab idea, you really have caught so many imaginations:) I sometimes have to think pretty hard about mine, but I guess that's the point! THAT'S why is such a great project. Thanks Jen xx p.s. rhubarb looks yum :)
ReplyDeleteMmmmm to that Nigel Slater book, porridge and salted caramel sauce xo
ReplyDeleteI just happened upon your blog, and I'm so glad I did. I am really into simple living and find it very inspiring.
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P.S. I'm following you on Bloglovin now.
Yay, it's forced rhubarb time!! One of the perks of living where we do. I will pop down to my farm shop for some. That porridge looks yum. I do love a leisurely breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI too am joining in with 52 weeks - so cool to see how much interest and love it's getting, yay for you! xx
Hello Jen, I have just come across your blog and am going to join you with your happy project, what a lovely idea. I just love your photos and am striving for a bit of the simple life for my family too. I have The kitchen Diaries II, Nigel Slater makes everything seem so doable! Definitely putting the caramel sauce on my to do list, thanks for the recommendation! Have a great week, Julie :)
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ReplyDeleteI have just finished my first happy post - looking forward to joining in Sue x
That rhubarb sounds delicious - ours is still a bit stumpy but as soon as it's grown I'll be doing the same. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteAm hoping to take part with your lovely idea if i can manage the tech stuff!
ReplyDeleteThe 52 weeks of happy is such a fab idea and so much what my blog is about, focussing on the positive and I'd love to take part. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, I'm taking part and am on week 7 and loving it. I'm headed to check out your pinterest boards to find the salted caramel recipe. Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteHello, what a great idea. I like to join from the netherlands.
ReplyDeleteGr. Wendy
Hi Jen, wonderful idea! I'm joining you from Tasmania this year after seeing your lovely project on Little Woolie, Bunny Mummy and Tales of a Happy Home. I've just posted my first happies. What day are they meant to be posted by the way? Thanks. Mel x
ReplyDeleteThat caramel sauce sounds divine!! Can't wait to try to make some myself!
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