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  1. Penny4

    Blueberry & Banana Muffins

    Blueberry and Banana Muffins by Delicious 80gr greek or plain yoghurt 80ml oil 150gr raw sugar 2 eggs 2 cups S/R flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 bananas, mashed 150gr fresh or frozen blueberries, plus 50gr for reserve In a bowl, use a whisk to mix yoghurt, oil and sugar until smooth. One at a...
  2. Penny4

    Flying Fox

    Flying Fox
  3. Penny4

    Chocolate Banana Muffins

    Chocolate Banana Muffins - Nigella 3 bananas - mashed measure of 1 1/3 cups 1/2 cup vegetable oil (I use sunflower) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup raw sugar 1 1/2 cups plain flour 3 tablespoons cocoa 1 teaspoon bi-carb soda Peel and mash the bananas, then add the oil and mix well. Add the eggs and...
  4. Penny4

    Plain Muffins

    Plain Muffin recipe from one of my old Family Circle books. 2 1/2 cups of S/R flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups milk 160 gr butter, melted (1 used oil & it converts to 1/2 cup oil) In a large bowl, add flour, sugar and baking powder. Mix together...
  5. Penny4

    Chocolate and Coconut Muffins

    Recipe by Donna Hay. Occasionally I want cake, so I make my own. I share these around. I used a dark chocolate block on special, however, you could use dark chocolate chips if you prefer. 2 cups S/R flour 1 cup raw sugar (I used 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/4 cup cocoa powder...
  6. Penny4

    Blueberries

    Blueberries My 2 blueberry plants are covered in berries and some are beginning to ripen. Fortunately, the berries don't ripen all at once, as they have different stages.
  7. Penny4

    Hummingbird Muffins

    2 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 200ml vanilla yoghurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 bananas, mashed 440gr crushed pineapple in natural juice 3 cups S/R flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon walnut halves In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar with a mixer for about 2 minutes until light and creamy. Lightly mix in...
  8. Penny4

    Daylily

    Daylily My Daylily
  9. Penny4

    Blueberry Sour Cream Cake

    Blueberry Sour Cream Cake - recipe by Julia Busuttil Nishimura 250gr sugar (I use 1/2 cup) 1 lemon, zested 3 eggs 150ml oil (light flavoured) 250ml sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 250gr S/R flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 150gr fresh blueberries Add the sugar and lemon zest to a large...
  10. Penny4

    Mini Cos Lettuce

    Mini Cos Lettuce I love growing my mini cos lettuce in pots. This way I can move them if there's not enough sun or it's too hot for them. Just cut off some leaves for a sandwich or a salad, and they keep growing new leaves.
  11. Penny4

    Banana and Blueberry Chocolate Pudding dessert

    Banana and Blueberry Chocolate Pudding dessert 150gr banana, cut into chunks 100gr fresh blueberries 1/4 cup sugar 50gr plain flour 2 heaped teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 50ml oil 50ml milk I use either a square cake tin or a 23cm round cake tin...
  12. Penny4

    Chocolate Chip Biscuits

    Chocolate Chip Biscuits - recipe from Jamie Oliver. 100gr butter 1/2 cup raw sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 200gr S/R flour pinch of salt 100gr chocolate chips In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Crack in the egg, add the vanilla extract and mix...
  13. Penny4

    Blueberries

    Blueberries My Blueberries are doing well.
  14. Penny4

    Blueberry Yoghurt Muffins

    1 1/2 cups S/R flour 1/4 cup sugar 200gr plain yoghurt 2 tablespoons oil 1 egg 1 cup blueberries - fresh or frozen In a large bowl, mix the flour and sugar together. In a separate bowl, add the yoghurt, oil, egg and mix well. When mixed, add in the blueberries and mix carefully. Add this wet...
  15. Penny4

    Chicago

    Chicago This was taken at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in 2011. Don't know anybody in the photo. We were on a travelator ie. walking conveyor belt. Stacks of movies have been filmed at this place .. including Sleepless in Seattle and My Best Friend's Wedding.
  16. Penny4

    Dark Choc Chip Pancakes

    These pancakes are tastier than it sounds. 2 cups plain flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 3/4 cups milk 1/4 cup olive oil 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, add milk, olive oil, egg and...
  17. Penny4

    Tiramisu Overnight Oats

    This is nice for a change for breakfast. It serves one person 1/3 cup oats 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons of prepared black coffee 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup vanilla yoghurt cocoa powder, to garnish In a container with a lid, place oats, milk, coffee, honey and vanilla...
  18. Penny4

    Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake

    This is a decadent coffee cake. I bake it when I have visitors. 150gr sugar 125gr butter 175gr S/R flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee (dissolved/stirred into 2 tablespoons boiling water) * 20gr walnuts, chopped or crushed Icing 200gr icing...
  19. Penny4

    Lemon and Yoghurt Pancakes

    1 cup of greek yoghurt 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 20gr butter, melted In a large bowl, place the yoghurt, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest and sugar. Mix until combined. In a separate bowl, sift...
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    Red Hot Poker

    Red Hot Poker Red Hot Poker plant. When flowering, it's too top heavy for the stalk, so it bends.
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