Friday 13 March 2015

Coffee according to Martha

Photo credit: Martha Stewart Omnimedia

I'll admit it... I'm a BIG fan of Martha Stewart, and I have been for years. There, I've said it. I'm out of the closet! Ever since the insider trading scandal she was involved in a few years ago, it feels slightly taboo to be an uber-fan of Martha and her perfect ways. 

Photo credit: Martha Stewart Omnimedia

When we lived in Canada (many moons ago!), I used to watch her TV show religiously. I would follow her website, lust after her products on the shelves of our local department store, and dream up reasons for buying her range of crafting supplies (who doesn't need a paper crimper or a stamp in the shape of a hummingbird?!). I've always been inspired by her recipes, her decorating ideas, as well as her idealist ways of housekeeping... anyone can dream, right?! 

But since moving to the UK 9 years ago, I've been slightly more removed from Martha both geographically, but also social media-ly (is that a word?!)  as she is considerably less well-known here in the British Isles. 

Photo credit: Martha Stewart Omnimedia
However, I stumbled across her again today, and I think I've fallen back in love.

While searching for some new coffee-related tidbits of information to keep on top of the latest 'goings on' in Coffee Land, I stumbled across a page on the Martha Stewart website that I didn't really new existed.... A page dedicated to all things coffee**! 


We're talking 125 recipes, 13 articles, 56 videos, and 1 gallery devoted to coffee... all by Martha... I'm in heaven! 

There are some lovely recipes that I'm looking forward to trying (ok, I'll Pin them first, and then try them!): 

Mocha Macaroons... 
Photo credit: Martha Stewart Omnimedia

Molten Chocolate Espresso Cakes...

Photo credit: Martha Stewart Omnimedia
Espresso Rub for Steak...
Photo credit: Martha Stewart Omnimedia

And, oh my! Coffee Meringue Ice Cream Cake.... Yum! 
Photo credit: Martha Stewart Omnimedia

There are also some great tutorials (like how to make Tiramisu) and in-depth information about things like iced coffee, which is oh-so-trendy right now. 

I'm also quite partial to the Coffee Diaries. Each entry is a short interview with a coffee aficionado, asking them to share such inside info like their favourite brewing method or what is their morning coffee ritual.

This treasure trove of coffee goodies is going to keep me entertained for quite a while! I hope you enjoy it as much as I am! 

And thank you Martha! 

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 **You can find the coffee-related content on Martha Stewart's website by following the link above, or visiting: www.marthastewart.com/1059733/coffee



Saturday 7 March 2015

Weekend sunshine

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The weather forecast for Oxfordshire this weekend is sunny and warm (or at least sunny and warm by English standards!).

After months of grey damp drizzle, the prospect of a few glorious days almost makes me giddy.


I don't know about you,  but the coming of Spring gives me such a boost of energy and enthusiasm and, literally, a spring in my step.
It makes me think of getting out in the garden, of throwing open all of the windows in the house, of lazily basking in the sun as it streams through the window while enjoying a very, very lazy brunch.

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What does a sunny, warm weekend mean for you?


Whatever you get up to this weekend,  I hope you take a few moments to soak up the goodness in life around you.

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