Stanford

On Saturday morning we were up bright and early to head off for the small village of Stanford, which is about 20 min drive from Hermanus, for their annual triathlon. Being a sleepy village we shouldn't have been surprised when we arrived at the time advertised in the local paper, only to find that we were an hour and a half early! Anyway, after the organizers decided not to do the swim in the river because the water was a bit cold and bike problems, my son eventually finished with an excellent run and a good time was had by all!Stanford is on the banks of the Kein (small) river which wends it's way to the lagoon and eventually into the sea just outside Hermanus. A fun activity is to go down the river on the African Queen. Unfortunately we didn't have time for that this weekend.

Savoury triangles

Cooking is not one of my favourite passtimes and I am always thrilled when I find a recipe that is easy and everyone enjoys. This is one of those!

Savoury Triangles

1/2 bunch spring onions sliced

30ml butter

30 ml flour

1/2 cup milk

125 gm cooked spinach,drained

salt and pepper

1 cup cheddar cheese grated

1 egg lightly beaten

1 X 500g pkt phyllo pastry

I must admit I don't stick to the recipe exactly. You can use different types of cheese and other fillings like chicken mushrooms and assorted veg.

Saute` spring onions in butter until wilted.

Add flour and cook over medium heat for 3-4 mins, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.

Add rest of ingredients and leave to cool

To make triangles, open pastry and cut into strips, about 5 per sheet. Brush with a little melted butter and top with a second strip of pastry.
Place a teaspoon full of filling on the corner of the pastry strip.


Fold into triangles, making sure the sides are straight and the corners sharp.

Brush with butter and bake at 200C (400F) for 15-20 min. until puffy and golden!

These are a family favourite and I often get an sms from my boys, when they are coming home for the weekend to "please make triangles!"

more etsy finds

More stunning cushions I found while browsing through Etsy. These are designed and handmade using applique embroidery and beads, by Bridget Davies. I just love the designs and the way she has used such simple everyday items and settings.

etsy find

I find these four seasons mini cushions and matching mugs from Baileydoesntbark so soothing and restful in their simplicity. I love white as a colour especially for my home and garden. I have just bought a white bougainvillea for my garden, in the hope that it will show up at night with the outside lights on.

I can't see the forest.....

Thanks to Woodstock Clock for including me in her treasury!I absolutely love the aquamarine and silver tree!

Texture

Some of the dictionary definitions of texture.... 'the grain of feel of a thing' or 'feel, touch, appearance, surface, grain' or 'the feel, appearance or consistency of a substance or fabric.'

The contrasting textures in this palm are fantastic, there is the super smooth, bright green of the stem contrasted with the fibrous fronds as they break away from the trunk. I almost feel as if I should be making paper or something from this fabulous fibre! It has been so dry and windy lately that any plant would struggle to survive but my trusty old palm is doing quite well despite the adverse conditions. Thank goodness we had some beautiful rain this morning!

Tea towels on Etsy

I was very happy to be included in this Esty article promoting tea towels compiled by Elizabeth at flyingrhymes. She asked for photographs, including the seller and product, this easier said than done! I must admit some of the photos are really stunning, especially this lead one from misselliemay, so professional!