Apple and Blackberry Crumble

Visited my in-laws today as my husband was helping them clear their garden and as his mom has a sore wrist, I decided to give her a hand in the kitchen.

Her neighbour gave her some wild blackberries that she had picked earlier this morning. So we decided to make Apple & Blackberry Crumple.

I peeled and slice apples and mixed them with the blackberries in an oven dish.

To make the topping you need:-
6oz self raising flour
3oz sugar
3oz butter

Mixed it together by crumbling it between your fingers until get crumbs

Then coat the apples and blackberries so that the entire dish is cover

Bake it in the oven at 180 degrees for 35 minutes or until it is golden

Serve it with custard or cream - delicious!

Now that I have both my in- laws and Scott's seal of approval - I will definitely be making it again!

Bonding with my godson

Earlier in the month, I was so lucky meet up with my friend, Nicky and her family as we haven't seen each other for so long. Nicky was supposed to have been my matron of honour but as she was expecting 2 weeks before our wedding Nicky was unable to travel.

Nicky had a beautiful little boy and was so very touched to be asked if I would be his godmother.

I finally got to meet him and he is such a precious little boy - he melted my heart and will certainly be a little heartbreaker! Xx

Celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary

As Scott had to fly to the New York on Saturday, 30th July, we decided we would celebrate our anniversary early so throughout the week, we did something special for each other!

Last Tuesday, we exchanged presents - I tried to stick to tradition and gave him a leatherbound sketchbook and a coffee table book of houses designed by Frank Lloyd-Wright. Scott gave me a pair of beautiful delicate diamond hooped earrings which I haven't taken out of my ears since he gave them to me.

So Wednesday, I made him a delicious seafood dinner - retro 70'S prawn cocktail to start and the main was my quick and easy version of paella.

My final gift for Scott arrived later in the week which was a designer businesscard holder that is slightly different to the usual designs - plus he had a little bit of bling and he could take it with him on his business trip.

On Friday, we managed to get a table at Poacher's Rest on Chatsworth Road as we have driven passed it on many occassions and wondered what the food would be like.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were taken downstairs to the cellar which has been converted into a lovely modern bar. While in the cellar, the waitress gave us a chance to peruse the menu and also place our order while enjoying a cheeky drink or 2.

A few minutes later, we were shown to our table on the ground floor but there is a further floor with 2 tables on the 1st floor.

Both Scott and I had the green-lipped mussels with white wine and garlic sauce served with crusty toasted bread.

For our mains, I was keen to try something different so I ordered the kangeroo fillet - absolutely delicious!!! Scott's main was the slow cooked lamb - that too was mouth-watering. Side orders were a portion of sweet summer vegetables and a portion of new potatoes with pancetta in a cheese sauce....just writing about it makes me hungry!

While enjoying our meal we shared a lovely South African bottle of Tall Horse Merlot - smooth and rich with flavour.

To end the meal, I tried the blueberry creme brulee - once again, I was not disappointed!

On the whole, we have had a fabulous 1st wedding anniversary but as we were not together on the actual day we have decided to go away for a long weekend on the coast of Yorkshire later in the month.

But for now - I am so looking forward Scott's return as he is currently waiting to board his plane xxx