I don't feel the least bit creative when I feel sad. And I have been feeling very sad since February 22nd - the earthquake, the horrible loss of many lives, the loss of my job...it all add to it. However since going to the
Memorial last Month i am finally feeling like my old self - I've done my grieving for Christchurch and I'm ready to greet the new Christchurch which will grow from this tragedy.
So far my creative endeavours have involved the kitchen - scrummy Blueberry and Lemon muffins, Lemon Curd - delicious on the muffins but also equally spectacular lightly folded through whipped cram and used to fill cream puffs and sponges,.
I've also made Harvest Tomato Sauce - from tomatoes in my own garden I might add. A great feeling of achievement making that - I have another batch to make tomorrow. The sauce is delicious with pasta; it also gives a nice boost to a casserole and is delicious as a base for eggplant .parmigiana.
The recipes for the Lemon Curd and Harvest Sauce are from this fabulous book which I got as a gift for Christmas.
Because of the earthquake in February I am now searching for work - in the meantime I am enjoying having the time to cook for the family and I'm getting quite frugal. Some of my favourite recipe books are written by
Sophie Gray I have all her books and they are fantastic. I'll reveal some of my favourites another day. Got to go - teas ready and there are yummy Blueberry and Lemon muffins for after - heaven!
1 comment:
YUM-MEEEEEEE!!!!
Those muffins and sauces look DELISH!!!! I wish I could come over for tea! :D
and I've been feeling down and out of my own creative loopiness too. Hang in there, your muse will come back! :)
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