Everything Has Beauty...

It seems like 'forever' since I have shared a quote.

This old petalless sunflower was the inspiration to do so.

Here in New Zealand, we are nearing winter.

And as autumn closes the garden is falling into its rest state.

The flowers are spent.

The leaves are coloured.

And though there is a chill in the air,

 it is time to remember this quote by Confucius,

'Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it'.

Open your eyes to the beauty found in the changing seasons.

#confucius #quotes

Pickle Plant...❥

Well, ain't this just the cutest little succulent plant?

It's called a pickle plant.

because of its cute pickle like resemblance.

The official Latin name is Delosperma Echinatum.

Succulents are so easy to grow.

You just need the right conditions for them.  This one LOVES full sun.

And it is great for pots.

I found this little pot in the Garden Centre too.

So pretty with a gorgeous green decoupage effect on its glaze.

I'm placing this cutie now planted,

 on the corner of my office desk as it gets a lot of sunshine there.

Then eventually I will move it outside onto the little office deck!

Like all succulents, this will be easy to propagate...

by planting a fleshy pickle into a little soil to eventually grow a new plant.

Check out the cute yellow flower bud!

Which became this cute little flower!

Plant sourced from Mitre 10 Garden Centre.
Plant Pot By CC Interiors NZ.

#succulents 

Lemon Mustard Salad Dressing...

The health journey I have been on has been epic!

Many choices of change have been made.

It's been a long, slow journey.

Goals made.

Goals met.

New goals set.

I began putting my journey into words in 2017 here at Mia Bella Passions.

In 2020 - began updating that story, which is ongoing.

The hope is that it may inspire others who are chronic pain and poor health sufferers.

You will find that story so far HERE.

It also inspired me to start sharing some of the recipes I love with y'all

- that offer healthier choices.
Delicious and tasty choices.

Today I'm sharing a lemon and mustard dressing for salads.

Lemon Mustard Dressing

In a bowl place:

1/2 Tablespoon of Dijon mustard

1/2 cup of olive oil

1 Tablespoon of honey

Juice of 1/2 lemon 

1 teaspoon crushed garlic.

Whisk until combined.

Salad

Rocket, lettuce or mixed salad greens

diced cucumber

chopped tomato

diced red onion.
diced orange capsicum

(omit or add any other salad ingredients you desire)

I served this with flaked cold salmon.

But try it with:

Honey grilled chicken.

Seared lamb or beef.

Crumbed fresh fish fillet.

Topping:

Dry toast sesame seeds over high heat in a non-stick frying pan.

Swirl and stir constantly until golden.

( I make a large quantity at a time and store in an airtight jar, to have on hand to add to salads, savoury baking, and pizzas.

A superbly tasty salad that is very quick to prepare.

Printable Recipe HERE.

#healthyfood #weightlossstory