Valentines Day Almond Shortbread Hearts...

Quick and easy to whip up....
here's a shortbread with an almond twist.
Ground almonds are added to the mix for a deliciously nutty flavour.
This recipe will quickly become a family favourite.

Printable recipe is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/miabellapassions/biscuits/almond-shortbread

Mix up the dough...
Roll out... 
 Cut out your heart shaped biscuits...
 Bake... 
and when cold ice with a red heart outline.
Simple and simply delicious.
Another perfect Valentines Day treat!



Mia Bella House tour: The Blue Bathroom...




The Blue Bathroom...

 With access to the laundry room...

There a two asymmetrical wall shelves...

Here's a close up of the shell topiary that is on the top....
That's another DIY post to come!
The shelf is home to a bottle of shells, 
a large crystal rock,  a airplant jar
 and a French ceramic ball.

On Shelf no.2 there's an antique lantern, 
bottle collection in blues,
and a simple beach found shell...
 I'm guessing you have worked out that I am quite fond of shells...
 There's art...
Yes art!
Why can you not have art in the bathroom? 
This original artwork compliments the blue painted walls.
 A DIY Shell ball...
(A large polystyrene ball with beach collected shells glued on)
sitting in a shabby French urn.
A cut glass lidded jar...
A rustic wire basket,
and inside it,
another shell...
:) 
  
 Of course there is the necessary ablutions...
a Shower... 
 Basin and storage...
 Fresh Flowers in glass...
Must always have fresh flowers in the bathroom!
Heart wall decor...
(it was brown so I spray painted it white!)
But where is the bath I hear you asking?
Well long story short...
Small bathroom,
needed a shower...
When one had NO idea about bathroom design,
bath was removed.
Super duper design MISTAKE!!!  
(see wishlist)
The Blue bathroom....
Hamptons meets French Country and the Beach!

Wish List:
*Change paint colour to a pale grey.
Install a BATH!



Crazy Cake - A chocolate mud cake from the Depression years...

Crazy Cake -
A chocolate mud cake from the Great Depression years...
NO eggs,
NO butter
and no Dairy.
Hand mixed in one bowl!
I found this recipe over at 'Sweet Little Bird' Blog.
Pop over for more information about this cake 
and tips on how to make it in a Gluten free form.
PLUS a huge list of variations - 
different flavours, cupcakes and mug cakes.

I whipped up a chocolate version...
AND it was so SIMPLE!!!!

The icing is a delicious creamy chocolate butter cream icing.

 Piped all over in pretty Roses and  dusted with sugar balls.

Perfect to enjoy with coffee,
or for a Valentines Day treat
with family and friends.
It truly is a moist delicious cake,
and next time I'm making it in two layers 
dripping with chocolate ganache 
served with fresh strawberries and cream...
ooooHHHHH   YUMMMY!!
The recipe link is here:

http://www.sweetlittlebluebird.com/2013/03/tried-true-tuesday-crazy-cake-no-eggs.html






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