Le Tattoo

Remember a previous post about bird tattoos? Well, since then that thought has grown a whole lot in my mind. Some of these photos really inspire me...

Recipe: Spicy Apple Crisp

   I've been a little off lately due to some problems with my pc (needs to be trown out of the window) and also some other crap in my life. But now I am fully back! 

 If you happen to have a lot of aged apples that have gone "soft" don't waste them in the bin! You can make a very tasty and effortless dessert like this one. Apples are even better when cooked, because they release their fructose and become very caramelized. Just follow this amazing recipe and you can thank me later...

Peeling off took some time, but it's a good stress relief!

Be sure that your apples go everywhere...

Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream! Too bad we didn't have any.

Let me know about your results! 

Thinking of Paris again...

Place Dauphine

Another beautiful Paris square to fill us with longing for this magical city! 

There is a possibility that I might be moving to Paris in the near future to work and maybe do some post-graduate studying afterwards, who knows? This would be a dream come true and I wouldn't care if I lived in a dump as long as I could wake up and face these beautiful buildings. And even if I don't move to Paris, I will always visit it from time to time. It is my soul mate after all..

Rue des Pyramides

Rue Royale in the night

Place de la Concorde

Maxi lengths

After seeing this stylish look from New York's fashion week it got me thinking about maxi skirts. I've never been such a big fan, but I've recently spotted a lot of them out there. In my honest opinion, maxi skirts look good when they are made of a thin fabric like silk or jersey and always paired with a comfortable pair of heels or very short flats! If you choose one for this spring make it a bright color like pink, red or light blue. If you're not so bold, try one in a pastel color. But by all means avoid the skirts that are shorter at the front. Here are some ideas...

{via Free People}

{via Zara}

{via Pepe Jeans}

{via Asos}

Love in the time of Black & White

Dedicated to all you loverbirds out there. And to those seeking love. I'd like to think of love as a black and white film, where the man is chasing after the woman and at the end there is a make-out scene in the rain. Enjoy this day and every other day with your loved one and share a plate of spaghetti! 

That's always fun...

Six Things

Six Things. That. Got. Me. Hooked. Right. Now

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1.Creme Ultra Riche Corps, Fleur d'Orange by L'Occitane

2. Wings Ring by Pull and Bear

3. Peanut Butter

4. Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign by Maison Scotch

5. Michael Fassbender

6. Bird Tattoos

Sweet & Soft Spring

This is what Oysho suggests for its Spring Collection! And I couldn't agree more! I really like the photos from this campaign. They really make me feel calm and longful. The colors are soft in the palette of vanilla, champagne and beige. There is a hint of bright pink just to give a sense of spring in our wardrobe. If you are a helpless romantic like myself, you'll probably will adore these!

Recipe: Healthy Breakfast Breads

Good morning everyone! I thought I could start the day by sharing with you a recipe I created (inspired by this one). My usual breakfast routine includes two slices of wholewheat bread with some egg between and a slice of  smoked turkey, some fruits and a cup of coffee. When it comes to bread...I love it! However, as I am a person who loves healthy-hearty food, I only eat whole-wheat. So, I decided to make my own batch of yummy breads and I'm hoping you're going to like it.

Ingredients

2 cups of whole-wheat flour (choose bio if you can)

1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (needed to avoid dencity of breads)

1/2 cup of milk

1/2 cup of warm water

25 grams of unsalted butter (you can use salted if you eliminate salt from the recipe)

1 packet of dry yeast (no need to dissolve in water)

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of sugar

Sesame seeds & Oats for decorating

Instructions by Steps

1. Warm you water in a saucepan. After it starts to heat (not boil) add the butter, the sugar and the salt and reduce temperature. Whisk until the butter has melted (for a minute or so) and then remove from heat.

2. In a large bowl combine all the flour together after you properly sift it. 

3. When your milk mixture has a warm temperature (not hot), add the yeast. Now, if you have a yeast that dissolves in warm water, then avoid this step and prepare your yeast as in the instuctions. Then you'll add it before the milk mixture in the next step.

4. Start pouring the milk mixture in the combines flour slowly and mixing with your hands. Add your water finally and start kneeding. If you see that your dough is sticky, add a few more flour in it. The final dough should be soft and slightly sticky (or not at all). But avoid putting too much flour as it will become very thick.

5. Form your dough into a small ball. Place it in your large bowl and cover it with a towel. Let it rest for maximum 1 hour. This will help the dough to double in size.

6. After 1 hour, take your dough and roll it in a surface with a little flour sprayed on. Roll it until its thickness reaches about 1-1,5 cm. Then take a round cutter (or a round glass) and cut your breads. Place them in a baking sheet of a big pan. It makes about 8 big breads and 12 small ones (like the ones I made). It all depends on your cutter and your taste. Cover your breads with a towel again and let rest for half an hour (or an hour again, for better results).

7. Optionally spray your breads with some water and instantly (before the water dries) sprinkle some sesame seeds on the breads or some oats.

8. Bake your breads on 220C for 10 minutes or until your breads have turned golden brown in the edges. If you have an option for "bread baking" choose it. Your breads should turn golden all over, as it will make them very dry. After they're done, take them out of the over and let them cool. A good way to check if your breads are nicely done is to see their bottom. If it's golden brown then they're perfect!

Nutritional Info (batch of 10)

Each bread gives: Calories: 140, Fat: 3.7g (of which saturated: 1.6g),  Carbohydrates: 23.8g (of which sugars 0.8g), Fiber:  3.3g, Protein: 4.6g, Sodium: 122mg

Healthy Note: Remember that whole-grain products are important source of iron, fiber and selenium!