This Kitchen Is Incredible...

This kitchen is amazing!

Found on Coco and Kelly via Dust Jacket Attic and Nicety (and designed by Deulonder), the photos of this kitchen have been stashed in my 'I'm Going To Have One Of These In My Home One Day' file.

I love the way the eating area is its own nook with the kitchen and store room/open pantry backing on to it and around it. (I couldn't fill that pantry with jars, but I'm sure some books would end up in there - lol.)

And, the storage..... oh. my. goodness. Unbelievable. (Although as Bobbi has pointed out in her comment, quite probably beyond most people on planet earth!) Click through and have a look at the whole thing here.

I love the darker trim (it's on the light shade too), the soothing feel of it, the layout, the colour palette, the naturalness of it.... I think I love everything about it with the exception that it does feel a little too 'hotel' like. I'd like it better if the table weren't so immaculately and precisely laid out I think.

This is the most excited I think I've ever been over a room where you cook and clean up (I'm not a huge fan of cooking..... I can cook, I just don't like to!)

What do you think?

Drool material or overkill?

Linda. xox

When Did You Last Do This? And, A Recipe For Raspberry Crumb Brownie Bars...

Remember when you were little and your mum let you lick the spoon after she'd finished making the cake mix, or the icing? Or, even better, you'd get to run your finger around the mixing bowl and scoop up the left over mix into your mouth?

Gawd I used to love that.

Nothing like 'hands on' eating!

My mum made (and still makes) the best cup-cakes in the world. Back then, we called them 'fairy cakes', and sticking my finger in the bowl and scooping up bits of that mixture, and then the yummy icing later on from another bowl was just heaven.

So....... when was the last time YOU licked the spoon, or scooped up mixture out of a bowl?

I found this yummy recipe for Raspberry Crumb Brownie Bars a while back, and the pic with the spoon covered in raspberry sauce just got me to thinking....... geez it was such a simple and pure joy to 'lick the spoon'!

All images from The Noshery

About time I did it again.

Check out this page on The Noshery for the whole recipe.

All I can say is..... MMMmmmm!

Linda. xox

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3 Things To Love - Scrumptious, Simple, Soothing Soups!

It's Winter over here in Aus, and the weather where I live (Ballarat) has been exceptionally chilly!

Brrrrrrrrrrr.

The perfect time for some warming, comforting, and delicious soups.

Here's 3 yummy ones to warm the cockles of your heart. Just click on the links under the pics for the simple recipes.

Yummy potato and leek soup.

This creamy and salty fish soup is punctuated with the flavours of leek and thyme.

This soup will be a hit with peanut butter lovers!!

Enjoy!

Linda. xox

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Some Yummy Weekend Wishes, And Some Mouthwatering Weekend Wanderings!

Images from La Boom on Tumblr

Mmmmmm, there's nothing like devouring the most yummy comfort food to bring a burst of happiness to your day!

This weekend, may you find yourself savouring morsels of your favourite treats!

Weekend Wanderings:

To add to the drool worthy images above, here's some awesome 'foodie' links (and one 'food on your face' link) to take a wander around this weekend!

♥ Louise from the always fascinating Table Tonic (and she's a fellow Aussie - hi Louise!) tweeted about Sunday Suppers a little while back, and now I'm hooked! If you're a 'foodie', then you're going to love it. A few of the recipes getting my mouth watering at the moment are Roasted Asparagus With Capers and Lemon,  Boozy Fruit, and Penne Frittata With Basil and Ricotta. Good for any day, not just a Sunday!

♥ The lovely Jenn over at the inspirational blog Loving Your Life, slaps chocolate all over her face for a facial treat. I'm up for that!

Happy, yummy weekend everyone!

Linda. xox

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More - Some past 'wishes' and 'wanderings'...
Wiggle Your Toes In The Warm Sudsy Water! (And A Gorgeous Bathroom)
Break The Monotony....
The Bliss Of A Blessing

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