….. of puttering around the house in a faded, old PJ and a sad excuse for a ponytail.

What are your top 5 goals you want to accomplish in 2013, and why are they on your list?

My goals are:

GOAL 1:
To complete and pass my exams in the beginning of the new year.

GOAL 2:
Work out all the details of my little company. Among the things this includes is: finishing my business plan, designing and writing all the content for We Love Wellness (currently under construction) and getting all my marketing materials finalized.

GOAL 3:
Continue to meditate and be mindful every day, since doing so uplifts my spirits and fills me with so much joy….. especially when I find that I’ve inspired someone else in the process.

GOAL 4:
To develop my art and brand in new, unexpected ways!

GOAL 5:
Be kind whenever possible. (It is always possible - Dalai Lama).

I hope that you and your loved ones will arrive safely and well into the new year - and that 2013 will meet all your hopes and expectations.

Happy New Year
Lizzy ♥

….. giving all of her time to peace, makes news.

Many people, giving some of their time, can make history.

….. gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!

….. is almost ready…..

…..outside, snow lies as a thick cozy blanket.

I hope that you will have a blessed and peaceful Christmas, and that all your wishes will come true.

Homemade red cabbage:
2 onions
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tbsp. cloves
1/2 tbsp. cinnamon
3 apples
1 red cabbage
olive oil
1/2 bottle of red wine
2-3 tbsp. vinegar

Do this:

Add the rest and cook for 3 hours on low heat.

Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas

Lizzy

….. and Happy New Year 

At the close of another year, I will like to wish you a happy holiday and a successful 2013.

Instead of sending cards or gifts, I support:  The child cancer foundation

Best wishes

Lizzy

….. cold, I firmly believe that a hot toddy will make me feel better than any cold or flu medicine I can buy.

I’ve experimented with many versions and varieties and this simple soothing concoction always does the trick.

This toddy isn’t overly sweet and lets the rye whiskey shine. It is a bit jazzed up with the addition of fresh ginger and its sweet side comes from honey.

Serve it alongside a plate of holiday cookies and cakes, or sip it on it’s own as a nightcap (it will make for a deep comfy night’s sleep).

Rye & Ginger Hot Toddy
All you need (1 drink)
1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey
2 teaspoons honey
2 to 3 thin slices fresh ginger, peeled
Lemon wedge
Hot water

Do this
In a teapot with one cup of water add the ginger.

Heat until the teapot whistles.

In a mug add the whiskey, honey, and juice of the lemon wedge. Strain the ginger infused hot water into the mug.

Stir to dissolve the honey and enjoy.

Note: You may wonder what is Rye Whiskey anyway? It’s a whiskey made from a grain mixture that’s mostly rye (at least 51%) and the rest can be corn, wheat, malted rye, malted barley or a combination of any of the above. Then like Bourbon it’s aged in new toasted oak barrels. The results range from robust and spicy whiskey to smooth sips tinged with vanilla and caramel flavors, making Rye whiskey the perfect pick for whipping up some hot toddies.

….. located in desert heaven….

This dessert is incredibly beautiful and tasty…… put it on the table one day you would like to impress (just keep it to yourself, that it was made in a jiffy - trust me no one will suspect it).

The best part is almost that you can prepare most of it in advance: Whisk egg whites, vinegar and half the sugar to a stiff foam. Turn the rest of the sugar and continue whipping until it’s all stiff again.

Grate the marzipan and add it to the meringue batter and fold together quickly. Place the meringue like a big mountain on a baking sheet with baking paper. Go for a diameter of 20-25 cm. Bake for 30-40 minutes. at 150 degrees, so it’s chewy and caramel in the middle. Set it to cool on a rack.

Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and lots of berries. Finish with a dusting of icing sugar.

Pavlova with summer berries
1 dl of egg White
1/2 tsp. vinegar
150 g icing sugar
125 g Pure Raw Marzipan

¼ liter whipping cream
1/2 kg summer berries

Happy midsummer

Lizzy ♥

So I’ve come to the conclusion, that this monday should be spent in soft woolly socks, natural light, and with a colorful coffee pot nearby. Anyone else?

….. soft today, so I will just share some photos with you….. let me know if you have a favorite!

Me: I think “the girl in the sunlight”. Because: it reminds me of spring.

Any way, now it’s time for a Smoothie. And this Mango Banana Smoothie taste like heaven, it is quick and easy to make - in short - it has everything going for it.

All you need:
1 large ripe mango (or more if you like Mango flavor)
1 large Banana
1 large orange
about 1 tbsp of sesame seeds

Peel and chop the flesh of the mango. Slice the banana. Squeeze out the juice of the orange, and add it and the sesame seeds to the blender, along with the fruits. Blend it all into a smooth and creamy consistency.