Thursday, 1 April 2010

MATZO BREI

Matzo Brei is one of the great traditional Passover
holiday breakfasts. Not only is it simple to make, it
is delicious and foolproof.

For each serving:
One egg
One sheet of Matzo
A pinch of salt and black pepper


1. Moisten the Matzo.
Start by breaking up the Matzo, and soaking it in
cold water until it's soft.
Don't soak for more than 2 minutes, since you still
want the egg to absorb in the next step.


2. Drain the matzo in a colander.


3. Beat the eggs, add a little salt and black pepper.


4. Mix the Matzo and the eggs.


5. Cook the mixture. Transfer the mix to a hot non
stick pan with just a little bit of oil, and cook until
done, turning a few times.
Keep the heat down and check regularly so you
don't burn it.


6. Transfer to a plate and serve while hot.


I prefer my Matzo Brei with cinnamon, brown
sugar and maple syrup sprinkled over the top.
If you plan to do the same, don't use too much
salt and don't use any black pepper!

If you want to serve this for lunch or dinner you
can do a savory version by adding some minced
garlic, herbs, well everything you fancy really...

Wednesday, 31 March 2010

SEDER

I'm a little behind with my posts...
I wanna start this post with good news.
I had a weigh in at the gym today and I now
reached my goal! 5 kilos gone!
I now have a personal goal to lose another 3
but I'm not in a hurry, it's more important to
tone up to be honest.

Monday night was Seder night and it was only
me and my man.
We were hoping to get the new Haggadah's in
time but they didn't show up.
We did a healthy all vegetarian Seder this year
with low cal grape juice instead of wine and we
had a nice soup instead of greasy latkes.
We also had a nice homemade no fat hummus
and low fat garlic dip and carrot sticks.
For dessert I made sesame flapjacks and chai
tea.


Our humble Seder table.
I love the kitschy table cloth!


My man saying the blessing...


Me.

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

AND SOME MORE FINDS...

Hi!
Hope you all had a nice weekend!
My weekend was peaceful and fun.
I went to Chelmsford to scout the vintage market
and the local charity shops.
I didn't find anything at the vintage market but
there were plenty of charity shops.
I didn't find much but it was very nice to have a
day out.

This is my favorite find of the day.

1960's earrings, 75 pence. (8 kr/$1.10/€0.80)
I got a whole bunch of these now...

Friday, 26 March 2010

LATEST FIND!


My latest find, a pair of 1950's sunglasses.
I payed £8.50 including shipping. Not bad.
(90 kr, $12, €9)

Have a fantastic weekend!

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

MORE FINDS!

Had a pretty nice day out today.
Went for a check up at the optician today and then
we went for lunch and to get my vintage fix at my
favorite vintage shop since it's not yet the season
for car boot sales. (They start next month.)
It's not car boot sale prices either but I think I did
quite well...

I guess I really don't have to mention that the stuff
are from the 1950's/1960's since most of you know
me by now...


Plastic basket, £9.50 (102 kr, $14, €10.50)


Perfect for my curlers!!!


Big wicker handbag, £6.50. (70 kr, $10, €7)


Case for my sunglasses, £1.50 (16 kr, $2.50, €1.60)

Here's some finds from two weeks ago...

Nubian boy for my collection, £1. (10 kr, $1.50, €1)


Really cool candle holders, £2 each. (20 kr, $3, €2)

Monday, 22 March 2010

NEW MUGS

I got new mugs last week!
I really love the retro print, reminds me of all those
cool Scandinavian prints from the 1950's - 1970's.
£6 from Tesco.

Sunday, 21 March 2010

SWEDISH CRUMB PIE

I had tons of fresh blueberries in the fridge so I
decided to make a Swedish crumb pie as a treat.
I also made proper English custard for the first
time, I'm used to the instant custard we have in
Sweden, which I actually prefer since it's much
quicker, obviously, and it has a stronger vanilla
flavour.



Wanna try this out? All you need is:

1 dl plain flour
2 dl oats
2 tbsp granulated sugar
100 g butter
5 dl fruit or berries of your choice
(Cinnamon covered apple pieces, blueberries, etc.)

1. Mix everything but the fruit/berries evenly, make
into crumbly dough.

2. Grease a pan or use a non stick pan, put in
fruit or berries.

3. Pour the crumbly mixture over fruit or berries.

4. Bake on 225°C for 25 minutes, or until golden
brown.

5. Serve with whipped cream or custard.

Need to convert the measurements and degrees? Click here!