Just in time for Autumn ending, I filmed my Autumn favourites.
Do you change your favourite things from season to season or do they stay the same year round?
The week that was
It was the week of lovely morning walks….
and it was the week of a walk in the rain….
It was the week when just a few days later we enjoyed a long Saturday walk and it was warm enough for the pups to enjoy a swim…
And it was the week of rainbows….
It was the week it finally turned cold enough to need the heater on in the afternoon….
and it was the week I swapped my Summer and Winter wardrobe (video & blog coming soon)….
It was the week of purple nails… China Glaze Grape Pop
and Sephora by OPI I Don’t Bite….
It was the week of a new pup in the house….
And it was the week I loved how they were sleeping in the same positions….
Though Bailey had his head under the glass panel and didn’t look too comfortable….
My weeks have been pretty quiet and uneventful, which means I’m getting a fair bit done around the house and settling into a nice daily routine. Do you have a daily routine or every day different from the next?
It’s a puppy party
On Friday Bailey turned 5 and on Monday Rosie turns 7, so on Sunday we had a puppy party. Only people were invited but the pups had lots of fun getting new toys, and eating treats.
Rosie picked out which toy she wanted…
Bailey got the remaining one….
There were treats from Nan….
And party food for the guests….all made and organised by Amy….
Christy made special dog bones for the pups…. Don’t they look great?
And check out the cute cards from Nan & Granny…
We’re lucky these two have birthdays so close to one another. With our first two Goldies we always remembered Sam’s birthday (the day before Kevin’s), but always forgot Belle’s. But we’ve really only started using their birthdays as an excuse to have a little party in more recent years. If you have pets do you celebrate their birthdays?
Foodie Friday
Well, since I missed last weeks Foodie Friday I have quite a bit to share with you. I’m pretty sure I already mentioned I’m back doing the “almost” no sugar thing. It’s working great again. Lack of interest in food, getting full quicker, LOTS more energy and obviously some weight loss. The only downside is that I’ve been spending a LOT of time in the kitchen – lucky I’ve got that extra energy.
So what have I been enjoying? Breakfast is still mostly a green smoothie, but some days I’m in the mood for something different… like scrambled eggs & salsa…
or banana on toast with a protein shake…
or a protein pancake…
Lunch is usually a salad with bean patties, hummus & pineapple… unless I’m lucky enough to go out for lunch to a local cafe….
or crave a bread roll…
or some stir-fried veggies….
or a change of pace with a mexe-bean salad….
Dinner is where you will find the most variety and I’ve been really good at including a couple of new recipes into the menu plan each week. Some have been winners, some edible but I wouldn’t repeat.
Usually Monday night is an easy one, though on this occasion I made cheesy cauliflower at Christy’s request, to go with our quorn schnitzel…
Vol a vents with quorn bolognase and veggies….
Quinoa cauliflower patties. Didn’t look good but tasted great.
Quorn Bolognase sauce (pasta for them, brown rice for me)…
Mushroom & Kale Fried Rice…. loved this…
My favourite veggie pie from a not-so-local bakery…
Homemade Mexican pizza (I wasn’t a fan but the others liked it)….
Luckily I’d made a plain cheese for Christy so I ate that….
Cheesy quorn casserole – another that was just okay.
Veggie Patty & veggies…
Quorn meatballs with angel hair pasta (didn’t like the pasta sauce I had bought)…
I’m not doing a lot of snacking these days but I try to have some things on hand for when I want a little something or to put in the girls lunches (which I seem to be back in charge of making!!!).
Our beloved Bliss Balls….
Chia Cookies from Clean Cuisine. These are another favourite of mine and the girls.
I also made a really yummy sugar free banana bread.
Have you tried any new recipes lately? I’ve been going through my food inspiration pinterest board when I do my menu planning for the week.