Thursday, May 27, 2010

Chocolate cake for one

I have had this recipe for ages but have only just got around to trying it. It's a chocolate cake cooked in a coffee mug just for one person -I guess you could share if you want to, I didn't I ate the whole lot myself.


Here's how to make one-
1 large coffee mug
4tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons choc chips
splash vanilla

Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well. Make sure the measurements are level-not heaped. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add choc chips(if you want) and vanilla and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 mins on high(1000watts). Cake will rise over the top. Allow to cool a little and tip out onto a plate if desired (I ate mine from the cup)


Mine was a bit dry but I think that was because I ate too much before it was cooked so I only really had half the mixture left. Next time I might try to make it self saucing or have some cream with it. Thanks Heather xxx

Makes me happy

Jess from Epheriell designs came up with this post idea-good isn't it?
All about babies today-girl babies :)

Booties from allysanneskidstuff
Rufflebutt onesie from Littlepoppett
Baby blanket from craftycrackpot

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Wish list Wednesday



Last weekend I rediscovered crochet. I learnt how when I was younger but prefered knitting so I haven't done any for a long, long time. With help from my sister and cousin and a long phone call to my Auntie, I finished a granny square. With a bit more practice, and probably a lot of unpulling, I hope one day I can make things like these :))

Freeform poncho/wrap by Rensfibreart


My poppy bag pattern from knit1sew1



Vintage cupcake pattern from charmingcrochet



Tuesday, May 4, 2010

More great buys

I just had the best weekend, I went to Mt. Compass to babysit with my cousin and my sister. The whole weekend was spent visiting wonderful family and shopping-two of my fav past times :) Found some great op shops, one at Strathalbyn and the other Meningie. 2nd time around at Meningie supports the hopital and over the last 5 years they have raised $160,000 an amount I found amazing. Any way here are my bargains

Latest purchases


I won a set of Missisaau pencils the other day and I love them so much I had to share with everyone. Thank you Rachel
I also spoilt myself and bought a gorgeous scarf from Leanne at rainbowrevolution and some handmade lampwork beads from Feyglass.