trying for sighs

Hi there lovelies! I’m getting back up and running again with the blog after having a break over the winter to recharge my batteries. I hope you are all keeping well and have had a good start to the new year.

Isn’t it great to see signs of spring around? I really love this time of year when new life begins. It always feels more like the beginning off the year than January 1st.

We have got lots of exciting plans for this year which I will be sharing with you over the next few months. ‘Happiness is looking forward and not back.’

Happy Easter and I hope the Easter bunny brings you lots of yummy eggs. xx

A little bit continental for breakfast this morning.

I am loving the fruit and veg that is coming into the shops right now. Just in time for the warmer spring weather and for thoughts of fresh and varied food after all the comfort eating of the winter.

Not long ago, I discovered the delights of a Turkish owned continental supermarket, which is full to the rafters of the most unusual and varied produce from all parts of the world. I spend ages in there, just looking, fascinated by it all. And don't get me started on the pastry section!

Whilst I was there I bought some figs, which are a lovely reminder of holidays in Greece, where we picked them off the roadside bushes to have on yoghurt for breakfast. With that in mind, I thought I would try something a little different with them. I wanted to make a delicious breakfast to eat outside in the long awaited morning sun; a little taste of Greece.

I poured three or four tablespoons of honey in a small frying pan and heated it gently. I halved the unpeeled figs, placed them face down in the honey and cooked them for five minutes or so. Whilst they were cooking, I lightly toasted a handful of walnut pieces. To finish, I flipped the figs over for a minute or so, to cook the outsides.

Strawberry and white chocolate tiramisu makes a wonderful dessert for entertaining or for a romantic meal for two. The creamy white chocolate combines beautifully with the strawberries to taste delicious and look lovely, layered in the glasses. 

See how to make it on my blog: http://www.tryingforsighs.com/2014/04/tempting-tiramisu.html

I've been away for a while as life is a bit tough at the moment. However, I'm back with a list designed to get me going with lots of positivity.