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Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name

It's not really hard to guess the meaning behind my blog name. Keeping it nice and simple!

I am taking part in a recipe exchange and going to post all the recipes I get. Here is the first one I got from Erena which sounds yummy!

SUMMER PUDDING TOAST

4 punnets mixed berries (redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries)
125g sugar
250g strawberries, stems removed and halved
6 slices brioche

Pick over the punnets of fruit, removing  any stems or leaves. Put the berries in a saucepan with 60ml water and the sugar. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 8 minutes. Put the halved strawberries in a bowl and press the cooked fruit syrup through a sieve over the strawberries. Let stand for at least 30 minutes, then chill or leave overnight in the fridge. When ready to serve, toast the brioche and spoon the fruit syrup over each slice, arranging the strawberries over the top. Serve with a sprinkling of icing sugar, sugar-dusted mint leaves and thick double cream.

I love going to the mailbox and finding goodies in it, yesterday I got sent cards from the Artist Trading Card swap, here they are...

Collette Fergus - collette.co.nz 

Ronda Turk - rondaturk.webs.com 

Teresa Rodger - freewebs.com/blue-tui

Cheryl Irwin - cherylirwinarts.com

And Russell came over with his badges and I bought 6 badges. I already gave Mum her one it was a bell bird.

for Shaughan

This one is mine and one for Bubs

I think my Vanessa will like this one?

and for Tony, I was going to get him the KILLER badge, maybe next time?

The Youtube clip for the day is something a little bit different 'Eye Art'


My card for the day is JOY
I like this card!

Comments

Kelly said…
You have received some wonderful ATC's and I LOVE that video you posted - Hmmm... great NEW YEARS Makeup! LOL.
softearthart said…
The meaning behind my blog "Softearth's World" is that I work in the medium of pure New Zealand wool, it is soft,and comes from a Natural source and can be returned to the Earth with no harm being done. Also I live in the Country, surround by Mother Nature,and share incites into my world. cheers Marie
Unknown said…
You are such a sweetheart Marie, I love the meaning of your blog's name!

Kelly good idea, I was thinking when could I ever do this in Wanganui LOL!

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