Bargain Books and a Whole Lot More!

This week has been a really good week for charity shopping, I have spent less than £15 and found some wonderful goodies.

First up is this Nigella recipe book which I think may just be my new favourite recipe book, it was a snip at just 75p, most of the books in the shop I found this one in were this price, guess it means a quick turn around.

I also found this fabulous Readers Digest book from 1977, Food From Your Garden it contains lots of hints and tips and how to's on growing food in your garden as well as what to do with an abundance of crop, perfect for discount fruit and veg. Another bargain from the same shop.

Next up I found this beautiful Hornsea Pottery tapestry pattern jug, it is actually quite big and I just love the colours, it was a little more than i'd normally pay but still at only £3.49 it is a lot of jug for your money.

Next up these two little Saxony potteries birds in Summer and Winter pose, I really love these although hubby wasn't sure so I sneaked them onto the shelf without him knowing ;) At £1 each I think these are a little bit of fun, very kitsch!

Finally my two bargain buys of the week, this gorgeous Pall Mall china tea set, the whole lot for £3!!!! One cup has a tiny chip but the rest is perfect and I love the simplicity and delicateness of this set.

And this Betty Barclay maxi skirt, just £3.50, although I wan't sure at first with a pair of clip flops and a vest it looks perfect for summer days out.

I really am becoming a charity shopaholic and was going to sell some of my extra vintage and retro goodies but having just looked at the Royal Mail postage costs don't think it will be possible :(

I am linking up to Magpie Monday on Me & My Shadow's blog.

Favourite Recipe Friday - Chocolate Easter Cake

So the recipe for this cake is by the fabulous Nigella Lawson, since I saw this cake in a magazine about 5 years ago I have been making it every Easter since.

It is sweet but sooo yummy, the sour cream is a nice addition to the cake and for me the icing is one of the best I have ever made! Not only is the icing easy to make but very easy to spread too!

Other than what I adorn it with nothing has changed from this recipe which you can find here http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/old-fashioned-chocolate-cake-119

It really is a super tasty cake and if you are looking for something to bring to the table this Easter then I can highly recommend giving it a try.

It also makes a great birthday cake and is my go to cake when I need something special, I have even taken this to a pudding party and it went down a storm!

Favourite Recipe Friday - Merguez with Halloumi and Flame Roasted Peppers

This recipe is one of my all time favourite and super simple dishes, I first saw it on an episode of Nigella and then when I got the book I was even more determined to make it.

Super simple ingredients that be in your store cupboard

It was the one meal I had all prepared for after my son was born as it could all be kept in the fridge or freezer for weeks and it was simple enough that my husband could put it in the oven.

The tastes are amazing and I had never heard of Merguez let alone had them before this recipe, now it is one of our staple sausages for pasta dishes, BBQs and this dish.

I don't feel I need to write the recipe up as I haven't changed it from Nigella's and the whole point of  Favourite Recipe Friday is sharing recipes you have tried and tested not necessary that you created.

Merguez sausgaes are very tasty but chorizo style would do also.

You can find the recipe here http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nigella-express/merguez-with-halloumi-and-flame-roasted-peppers-recipe/index.html

 

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