Christmas Haul | Book of Elsa

Tagliatelle alla Carbonara | Book of Elsa

This is a true week day stand by for me. The quantities suggested here offer a load of leftovers but that's a great thing if only stop the "what am I going to eat later" debate. 

XO

Book of Elsa 

Cuba Vlog | Book of Elsa

Gabriellas' Pavlova Book of Elsa

I've had a love affair with pavlova on/off for the last 10 years. Adjusting recipes in order to achieve crispy sides and bottom with marshmallowy insides has not been easy. My first attempt can only be described as a crispy egg white and sugar biscuit with over whipped cream and limp defrosted berries. 

Now please don't let the description above stop you from trying this. I mention it only so that YOU dear reader know that if for whatever reason the following recipe doesn't work the first time. PLEASE try again. 

The recipe below comes from How To Eat by Nigella Lawson (1998) p. 373 

Some words of wisdom before we begin:

1. Do wipe your mixing bowl and whisk with a segmented lemon or lime before you begin. The eggs just won't grow in volume if there's any grease.
2.  Any fruit/berries on top will do. I'm using strawberries here as they are my sister Gabriella favourite. Indeed this is her favourite dessert. But please no frozen defrosted ones. You'll just end up disappointed. Take it from me: it's not worth it.

Mickhaels' 12th Birthday - Book Of Elsa

Saturday in Chester

DIY - Under stairs Shelving Unit | Book of Elsa

It cost a lot less to make THIS than to buy new storage shelves from Ikea (hundreds less FYI). Not going to lie: it takes time. A lot of time. 2 weekends total. BUT the end product is fantastic and you have the satisfaction of owning something you built with your own hands.

Peace, xo

Basically Good BBQ Marinade | Book of Elsa

The mush:

1 Red onion

1White onion

1inch piece of Ginger

4 cloves of garlic (or to taste)

Fish sauce

Olive oil

Rice wine vinegar

Dry Rub:

Jerk Seasoning

Chillie flakes

Ground Cumin

salt and Pepper

Happy Friyay! - Book of Elsa

Hello Lovelies,

Its Friday!

Which can only mean one thing: the weekend is here... And aren't we all excited (to completely waste it).

To get you all in the mood I've been trolling Youtube for the cutest video I could find.

Enjoy

Elsa

What's in my bag | Book of Elsa

Rhubarb & Muscat Jelly - Book of Elsa

Rhubarb & Muscat Jelly - Book of Elsa

Happy Sunday - Book of Elsa

Happy Sunday,

Today is the second Sunday in March and it officially feels like spring is here. After the winter we've had I believe some sunshine is long overdue. Therefore below is a video from my very recent holiday to the Canary Island of Fuerteventura.

Hope you enjoy and have a great end to your weekend.

Elsa

xxo

My Favourite Brownie Recipe - Book Of Elsa

My Favourite Brownie Recipe 

Made brownies to take over to my mums' on Christmas Eve and this is my favourite recipe. Ever.

By the way you can find the actual recipe here.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 

XO

My Life Changing Cookies are HERE!!!!!!

HOPE YOU LIKE THEM AS MUCH AS I DO :-) XOXO

Primark Haul - Video

Welcome,

 Book of Elsa! 

Spent least amount of money I could :-)

Enjoy xxo

Top 5: June 2014 Beauty and Book favourites!!!

Had a lot of fun making this video :-)

xxo

May/June Beauty Favourites

Hi! Welcome to Book of Elsa,

Video does what is says on the tin 

Enjoy! xo

Bread - The Staff of Life

Welcome, to Book of Elsa!
For those who visit my site often carbohydrates are a common sight. The truth is, I love them (too much some might say) in all forms... BREAD being very high on the list.
This is NOT my first attempt at baking bread from scratch; this is NOT my 10th attempt either. I can honestly write that I've wasted tonnes of flour trying to achieve the perfect staff of life and that I kept failing. Badly. All I ever had to show for my efforts were badly shaped, flour covered rocks with the texture of sawdust.
Until this recipe here by Paul Hollywood. Anyone, can make this. I promise.
Elsa, XXO

PRIMARK HAUL

WELCOME BACK!
HOLIDAY SHOPPING IS HARDER THAN IT LOOKS....
XO

Easter BBQ

Hi, Welcome back to my Blog
Easter Sunday was family day round ours; I made 'red' rice, BBQ chicken and sausages and a small carrot salad.
Enjoy the video,
XO