White Cable Knit Cowl

I made this scarf with a new yarn I just bought and I really love how it turned out. The yarn is a blend of cotton, acrylic and wool. It's a chunkier, more stiff yarn that is perfect for cowl knitting. I plan on creating the pattern for this cowl soon so let me know if you're interested! :) 

 

Knit Wool Blanket

I recently added this Knit Blanket to my Etsy store. As tempted as I was to hold on to this, I decided to sell it.

This lovely blanket was hand-knit with chunky, cream colored wool. It's so soft and warm.
I'm in love.
Also- the yarn was a STEAL! It took 18 balls at $1 per ball. So yeah, I got lucky.

GF Darjeeling Berry Mousse Tart

GF Darjeeling Berry Mousse Tart 

Find crust recipe here: https://simplygluten-free.com/blog

Filling:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tsp second-flush darjeeling 

2 cups frozen berries

1/2 cup sugar (you can add more or less to taste)

1/4 cup of cold water
1 teaspoon gelatin

(I got my darjeeling from: http://www.teacampaign.ca)

1) Measure heavy whipping cream into a bowl and add darjeeling to steep (set in fridge for at least an hour)

2) Defrost the frozen berries and strain juice into sauce pan - set aside

3) Add gelatin to cold water and let sit 

4) Put berry juice on medium heat and add sugar 

5) Once juice is steaming, add in gelatin and remove from heat 

6) Transfer juice to bowl and set in fridge until thickened 

7) Strain darjeeling tea leaves from cream 

8) Pour cream into mixer and mix on high until small peaks form 

9) Add berry juice to whipped cream and carefully mix together 

10) pour mousse into cooked tart crust and set in fridge 

enjoy!

(this filling recipe makes enough to fill one small tart crust - double or triple the recipe for a large tart)

Teatime Thursday

What's dreamier than a coconut cream chai latte and a fuzzy blanket? 

Happy Thursday!

                       

Teatime Series

Since I review tea, I drink tea ALL the time. I don't like whipping up my tea and throwing it in any old mug. I carefully make my tea and I make sure it looks pretty. My whole tea making process has inspired a new photography series I'm calling Teatime.

Here's a taste of the pictures to come!

The Ultimate Waffles and Ice Cream

So for my brothers 'back to college' breakfast, my Mom and I made waffles and ice cream. My brother decided to take it up a notch though and created this master piece.

Waffles, bacon, ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and berries.

For my Mom and myself, we made gluten-free waffles which turned out great! I'll post the recipe soon.
(Please excuse the bad lighting. There was no time for fancy pictures)

Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe

Yesterday, I made this delicious green tea ice cream! I've been dying to make this for the longest time but had to put it off until I purchased some matcha powder (that stuff is expensive!). The ice cream turned out so perfect. It was creamy and had the perfect sweetness. Next time I make it, I think I'll try using coconut milk in place of the whole milk.

Green Tea Ice Cream 

3/4 cup whole milk
2 egg yolks
5 Tbsp of sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream (I added just a little extra)
1 Tbsp matcha green tea powder
3 Tbsp hot water

1) Mix the matcha powder and hot water in a small bowl and set aside.

2) Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a sauce pan until completely combined. Gradually add the whole milk to the egg and sugar while whisking. Set pan on low heat and continue to stir constantly until mixture thickens

5) Soak the bottom of the pan in an ice bath and allow the mixture to cool. Add the green tea to the cooled mixture and stir. Then add the heavy cream and stir until fully combined.

8) Place the mixture in the fridge over night (or for a few hours). Once it's nice and chilled, place mixture in an ice cream maker (or freeze it if you don't have an ice cream maker)

This only filled up half of my ice cream maker so if you plan on serving it to more than three people, I would suggest doubling the recipe.

Chocolate Muffins and Iced Coffee

My iced coffee recipe: http://lexalex-lexa.blogspot.com

chocolate muffin recipe: http://www.thehealthychef.com

New Hair and a Knit Scarf

So today, after much consideration, I got my hair cut! I didn't get too much cut off (I'm way overly attached to my hair), but I did get bangs. I also just finished knitting this lovely spring infinity scarf (more pictures to come!)

Knit Bow Ornaments

I just added some pretty knit bow ornaments to my Etsy store! These bow make great gifts and you could also just use them as gift wrapping! They are so cute and I put them on almost all the gifts I gave last year. I also just finished this pretty turquoise pillow that will be available on Etsy next week!