Author Archives: Marjana

DIY Simple Daisy Bouquet Idea

We went out for a little trip on Thursday afternoon and came across these beautiful daisies. I made this bouquet yesterday evening and I thought to post the simple daisy bouquet idea here. It’s such an easy weekend DIY.

For making it, you’ll need a piece of string, scissors and a bunch of daisies.

Cut the ends of the stems until they’re all even. Place the string horizontally on a flat surface.

Place the flowers on top, one by one, with flower heads and one third of the stems on one side and two thirds of the steams on the other side of the string. Try to align the daisies so that the flowers form an almost flat vertical surface.

Gently (but snugly) tie the two ends of the string together and cut the string close to the knot. Place the bouquet in water and enjoy their beauty.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Quick and Easy Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart with Polenta Crust

I tried this recipe for the first time yesterday evening and I just know I’m going to make it again. I’m always for easy recipes that I can pull together at the last minute. This one will take you about 15 minutes to prepare and about 30 minutes to bake. It will make 2 servings.

Ingredients: 1 cup instant polenta, 3 cups water, 10 asparagus, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 115 g / 4 ounces goat cheese (cut in cubes), salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons sour cream, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions: Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Prepare polenta as directed on package and set aside. Wash the asparagus, remove the ends and cut them in half (or smaller pieces). Preheat olive oil in a skillet. Add asparagus and sauté, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.  Transfer polenta to prepared tart pan and spread it evenly over bottom and up sides of pan. Then divide the asparagus mixture over the polenta and add goat cheese on top. Mix the sour cream and egg together in a small bowl, add nutmeg and pour over the asparagus mixture and goat cheese. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes. Enjoy!!

 

My Insta-World

Like it’s written in my Instagram profile , these are (probably) just some of the inspiring moments of my last few weeks. The little things. Some are coming with some kind of explanation, the other with none. (If ‘the explanation text’ is colored, there is a link to somewhere else.)

Have a great weekend, full of ‘the little things’!!

white tulips ; Love them.

mini red rose

one Friday dessert

omelet with lemon balm

one sunny Sunday, seaside, scooter riders ;)

one afternoon coffee break

another Sunday breakfast, not breakfast in bed this time

visiting friends, dinner, new home, new kitchen ; Love this range hood made out of an old hay blower.

cute little goat, on a small goat farm

spring

piece of cake

one Sunday afternoon in arboretum, dinosaurs exhibition

spring, still in the arboretum

beer

dandelion

roses ; Love them.