Monday, 27 May 2013

Back to cooking basics

I love cooking and baking.  I find it therapeutic and relaxing.

But when you're busy at work and don't have a lot of time to think of recipes to try or to spend time grocery shopping, you end up making the same tried and tested meals.  Not that there's anything wrong with that but I was feeling like I was stuck in a rut.  Same non-exciting meals made in a rush with no care or effort.

Last weekend I said no to some social engagements and decided to clean out my pantry and tried to use up some stuff in my fridge/freezer.  I'd heard of using sour cream in muffins before so I thought I'd try it out with some leftover frozen berries.  They actually turned out really moist and fluffy.


Last night I made some fish pot pies which I washed down with some freshly squeezed watermelon, carrot and ginger juice.  I love ginger in fresh juice!


And today I decided to make some chicken and vegetable soup as I'm feeling a little under the weather.  How have I never made this before?!?!?  It's so tasty and easy on my upset tummy.


The best part is it only cost me $10 for about 3L worth of soup.  Bargain!
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10 comments:

  1. Poptartlr27 May 2013 at 17:06

    They all look great - I love chicken soup, even when I am just emotionally sick:)

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    1. Kay HermosaVogue28 May 2013 at 09:48

      Emotional sickness is often more painful than actual sickness!

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  2. clancy27 May 2013 at 17:43

    I find baking and cooking therapeutic too. Totally love it. Your muffins look yum!

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    1. Kay HermosaVogue28 May 2013 at 09:48

      Oh they were so delish. I'm going to try yoghurt muffins next :)

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  3. Unknown27 May 2013 at 20:24

    Everything looks delicious! I hope you are feeling better soon
    S x

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    1. Kay HermosaVogue28 May 2013 at 09:48

      Feeling a bit better today so I'm back at work which is good for my boss haha

      xx

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  4. That Brunette One28 May 2013 at 13:20

    No juice is complete without Watermelon.. I've never mixed it with ginger before so I'll need to try that!

    Hope you're feeling better x

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    1. Kay HermosaVogue28 May 2013 at 14:56

      Watermelon juice is the business! Might make some more tonight :)

      Feeling loads better after that delish chicken soup!

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  5. Unknown28 May 2013 at 16:05

    Hear hear! I always do tried and tested recipes because I get so busy at work and don't have a lot of time driving around for special ingredients or reading a recipes book and praying that the dinner isn't a flop.

    Loving how in winter you can do pies and soups too! I will have to try the sour cream muffins though!

    http://sassandspice.com

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  6. Ling28 May 2013 at 21:48

    I tell ya what.. I wished that I could bake.
    My oven is damn busted!!! I'm waiting for the Chinese dudes to come have a look to see if they can fix it!

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