Ada and Darcy: sweets

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<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pastels. Lots of pastels. My favourite. And sweet things. Icecream sandwiches... <a href="http://www.suchprettythings.typepad.com/">Read how</a> x</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEllSlAUZB4vYUZKh9I6fwewVh79mlzFJAy7CUBIobtnCr1GGEJK1DvevBo9apV7QN6hGYblCFWCrzzJZOb7KnBHjVjOaWkPxDjMd8ZqtX3wIda-SvRriaF2E2QufrGJBHYFZdbhiu_35U/s1600/6a00e553a4097c88340133f22de86e970b-500wi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498947847151067858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEllSlAUZB4vYUZKh9I6fwewVh79mlzFJAy7CUBIobtnCr1GGEJK1DvevBo9apV7QN6hGYblCFWCrzzJZOb7KnBHjVjOaWkPxDjMd8ZqtX3wIda-SvRriaF2E2QufrGJBHYFZdbhiu_35U/s400/6a00e553a4097c88340133f22de86e970b-500wi.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt4PJm11de7oMaE9LwMIFbG_mOYcuMD9xTi6cCiehCak8y9-kbQS9vcAmzFAIKyY0HjFYZA-gIBbAU9V9WfAgL4tGcLJG0lci2lpuYRx-M2LLkCEwwrNJrkyJn7-5B80xTZyMVpJ4xyhRu/s1600/6a00e553a4097c883401348553b567970c-500wi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498947840138565058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt4PJm11de7oMaE9LwMIFbG_mOYcuMD9xTi6cCiehCak8y9-kbQS9vcAmzFAIKyY0HjFYZA-gIBbAU9V9WfAgL4tGcLJG0lci2lpuYRx-M2LLkCEwwrNJrkyJn7-5B80xTZyMVpJ4xyhRu/s400/6a00e553a4097c883401348553b567970c-500wi.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKE_6RR1AP-gy_QuvVszQHcccg2asxwqT2mBLBfZEIh88TwdzB6K1fGPuhmT5GANZhwExaErJd0aIDAT0hRHpqITlMr8M6c6hrfKVtdJuysZKjN7tPaTqYGabbeKzaPLcbAv0Av57KGGVY/s1600/6a00e553a4097c88340133f22df102970b-500wi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498947838341159906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKE_6RR1AP-gy_QuvVszQHcccg2asxwqT2mBLBfZEIh88TwdzB6K1fGPuhmT5GANZhwExaErJd0aIDAT0hRHpqITlMr8M6c6hrfKVtdJuysZKjN7tPaTqYGabbeKzaPLcbAv0Av57KGGVY/s400/6a00e553a4097c88340133f22df102970b-500wi.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIT35c_DEGS1cWfRWuGpdrJUnWHGBZSTsFX2Us0TU8SH2ayVR3GDP6pNs_Nk1J99EQFJBGckKG4d02lPg_ue_Fj3JOL7fnLGoMSkQKSlXdhlonh1hWIEgBJa3p5f-EBaXuGhBJe_aVWgK/s1600/6a00e553a4097c883401348553b24d970c-500wi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498947833019244818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIT35c_DEGS1cWfRWuGpdrJUnWHGBZSTsFX2Us0TU8SH2ayVR3GDP6pNs_Nk1J99EQFJBGckKG4d02lPg_ue_Fj3JOL7fnLGoMSkQKSlXdhlonh1hWIEgBJa3p5f-EBaXuGhBJe_aVWgK/s400/6a00e553a4097c883401348553b24d970c-500wi.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Images from </span><a href="http://www.suchprettythings.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Such Pretty Things</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> x</span></div>

Pretty as a picture

Pastels. Lots of pastels. My favourite. And sweet things. Icecream sandwiches... Read how x Images from Such Pretty Things x

23:25

A delicious afternoon tea!

A delicious afternoon tea!

Our afternoon tea yesterday afternoon - dreamy macaroons {and my green tea}! Amazing!

23:30

Hedgehog Slice Recipe...

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I made this delicious slice/dessert yesterday, not only was it so easy and quick, it's also fool proof (perfect for cooks like me). I have shared the recipe with you below...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">125g butter</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">395g sweetened condensed milk</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup brown sugar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">200g dark chocolate</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">5 sponge fingers cut into cubs (approx 1 cup)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup roughly cut almonds</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup roughly cut cashews</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Steps:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Place butter, condensed milk and sugar in saucepan, stirring on low heat until it comes to the boil. Simmer for a further 3 minutes.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Add chocolate and stir until chocolate is melted and all ingredients are combined</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Add sponge finger cubs and nuts, mix well.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Place into a baking paper lined tray.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Refrigerate for 1 hour then cut into bit sizes pieces.</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And done! xx</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNwcYUzXLwmEFQe_X47UWF_4OpkTACRsgmySuBpl3JT9l4LW7ROvuvWrhh2MNoBSms3p9WYCrxYML1mLLiqOsdOtmnIevvezf9C20M1PIlcbzXKD_2eQMvA4wYfNTOmSnSsPNb_tF8TO8/s1600/slice+image.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463888968468120354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNwcYUzXLwmEFQe_X47UWF_4OpkTACRsgmySuBpl3JT9l4LW7ROvuvWrhh2MNoBSms3p9WYCrxYML1mLLiqOsdOtmnIevvezf9C20M1PIlcbzXKD_2eQMvA4wYfNTOmSnSsPNb_tF8TO8/s400/slice+image.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 500px;" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:x-small;">Photo by Kellie Collis for Ada & Darcy x</span>

Hedgehog Slice Recipe...

I made this delicious slice/dessert yesterday, not only was it so easy and quick, it's also fool proof (perfect for cooks like me). I ha...

23:30

Just a little of time and detail...

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:small;">Such magical colours! These sugar cubes are all hand made at <a href="http://suchprettythings.typepad.com/">Such Pretty Things</a>. You know, I love the look of tiny, elegant delights such as this although as I have such poor patience (and at times attention to detail), creating such little beauties seems like such a challenge. Perhaps though, on a rainy day, I should give it a shot. Any one else suffer from the disorder of serious lack of patience?! Kellie xx</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIRcUIQ2KNt_MZNlMB5p96B4J_h4tppE-wulUzU7RbxWCWPcQdQ_EI_OwasSk0NT3SGnn17oUx7Dxj-FhUPYQyrPkts4EjJtLdolVh0IO5PWkrNv6vVsJ5kxz3m67Q70IxzjNYeHnqGY3/s1600-h/sugar+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427816613371115154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIRcUIQ2KNt_MZNlMB5p96B4J_h4tppE-wulUzU7RbxWCWPcQdQ_EI_OwasSk0NT3SGnn17oUx7Dxj-FhUPYQyrPkts4EjJtLdolVh0IO5PWkrNv6vVsJ5kxz3m67Q70IxzjNYeHnqGY3/s400/sugar+1.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKwwTlGXpiMJMjfDQPszdRGkNXHtarwP7bZH9q8S4Ejy9gs_vOaEnFsCv2IIDcx8eJbR8vvetP6m9Ic5r6BH_Y9oL8i9zRPXkhvrCI78udZiZo0g4W6GIGX4g-jkGpFPrmm-F8jy4VnIdi/s1600-h/sugar+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427816607486546466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKwwTlGXpiMJMjfDQPszdRGkNXHtarwP7bZH9q8S4Ejy9gs_vOaEnFsCv2IIDcx8eJbR8vvetP6m9Ic5r6BH_Y9oL8i9zRPXkhvrCI78udZiZo0g4W6GIGX4g-jkGpFPrmm-F8jy4VnIdi/s400/sugar+2.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0knHR7vc1havFmdZA3TLCx_8ZCRcb7JBA95S_ZqIUn5SwsLVq4TaU8bGrCAc6OBk1hFEGuMOz24n1bdS32hAK2W6S831N-2NaJIgAt8RGNObKvoXz6okZvSuWuwWK1sV8sCQnMORP9l3X/s1600-h/sugar+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427816602932129282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0knHR7vc1havFmdZA3TLCx_8ZCRcb7JBA95S_ZqIUn5SwsLVq4TaU8bGrCAc6OBk1hFEGuMOz24n1bdS32hAK2W6S831N-2NaJIgAt8RGNObKvoXz6okZvSuWuwWK1sV8sCQnMORP9l3X/s400/sugar+3.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a></div>

Just a little of time and detail...

Such magical colours! These sugar cubes are all hand made at Such Pretty Things . You know, I love the look of tiny, elegant delights such a...

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Ada and Darcy

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A delicious afternoon tea!

Hedgehog Slice Recipe...

Just a little of time and detail...

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