tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45906222044562368802024-03-19T05:05:19.550+02:00Vanilla BeanDigital Scrapbooking Freebies, Layouts, Food, Recipes and more...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-92194533658777076822013-11-01T08:31:00.001+02:002013-11-01T08:31:45.278+02:00Easiest breastfeeding top DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Breastfeeding clothes are so expensive and rare that I've decided to make my own. I found a few nice tutorials online, but my baby takes so much of my time, I had to find a way to make a super quick, inexpensive top. After a little thinking, I came up with this: the easiest breastfeeding t-shirt in the world!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS3eTw_3I7eWQUbxEcXWmq2RzaQWpqiaVhn2V8P5WADm3tyjKmAYvi70pKqObZqzG46TfKOHTg3g7gdGySxGQGb5GwxRu38npsAB5PmvBAI5bZofJJD29pW5WY5f9mflD_PFtPGByoo0/s640/blogger-image-30362117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS3eTw_3I7eWQUbxEcXWmq2RzaQWpqiaVhn2V8P5WADm3tyjKmAYvi70pKqObZqzG46TfKOHTg3g7gdGySxGQGb5GwxRu38npsAB5PmvBAI5bZofJJD29pW5WY5f9mflD_PFtPGByoo0/s640/blogger-image-30362117.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Start with two identical store bought t-shirts. Cut the one under your bust line (empire line) and the other just below the sleeves. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3kSCn3hINE4fF3wIZeBPvu-MS3ZcM0LpAJWbf94Wpr8JLeqmY84vMsQSWHV1jiIpW2JRrsis2Gq9pbLTQNucGxhXp1uudovBpDYM0grdU4tV1l0F4VICbEGE5FtJJRal0lEg4pthaoU/s640/blogger-image-1696620267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3kSCn3hINE4fF3wIZeBPvu-MS3ZcM0LpAJWbf94Wpr8JLeqmY84vMsQSWHV1jiIpW2JRrsis2Gq9pbLTQNucGxhXp1uudovBpDYM0grdU4tV1l0F4VICbEGE5FtJJRal0lEg4pthaoU/s640/blogger-image-1696620267.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>Hem the empire top with a zig-zag or stretch stich and do the same with the bottom half of the other shirt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCheXnW0dwdqH2z7Pp4x0sq9HuvKrsFY3PjvDLJh4YHULgTY6hQcqylt8eZqeakEZL4OAFh2rClzrhVq8B7dpGep8hhjCq9_jE3_NG2Bjx6pO5ktKXG2WAknTyzDrJSvbowFcirSIufa0/s640/blogger-image--521539792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCheXnW0dwdqH2z7Pp4x0sq9HuvKrsFY3PjvDLJh4YHULgTY6hQcqylt8eZqeakEZL4OAFh2rClzrhVq8B7dpGep8hhjCq9_jE3_NG2Bjx6pO5ktKXG2WAknTyzDrJSvbowFcirSIufa0/s640/blogger-image--521539792.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now, line up the bottom piece right side facing the wrong side of the top piece at the bottom of the sleeve. Line up the existing sewn edges. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoiv-Awiq4iQjGhUPP17Yry32F8194fhKP3L6kkXUXzq-ffNRnafeYYkwBNUcwA5V4ZvJFwu_uA_522QBM2KEy0rFOyp5li4i3vgPwsPvyBQFMNR2nh4MfGdj53QjplefvARK3I7WPfk/s640/blogger-image-930019210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoiv-Awiq4iQjGhUPP17Yry32F8194fhKP3L6kkXUXzq-ffNRnafeYYkwBNUcwA5V4ZvJFwu_uA_522QBM2KEy0rFOyp5li4i3vgPwsPvyBQFMNR2nh4MfGdj53QjplefvARK3I7WPfk/s640/blogger-image-930019210.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now use a regular straight stitch to 'top stitch' the two pieces together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6URXZDaxsia1vyGXTKVW9t_AwhWWGx7UpJoKUUhOTIpwh2zmNyvZSdI5cPwyHzQPRGCjPDUrOal-9bdKAVW5NY9hSJWPReYelSnranrnJfr8hzpGARjxe2tW-GrUWBYjSOkgOn-y6-R4/s640/blogger-image-711286037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6URXZDaxsia1vyGXTKVW9t_AwhWWGx7UpJoKUUhOTIpwh2zmNyvZSdI5cPwyHzQPRGCjPDUrOal-9bdKAVW5NY9hSJWPReYelSnranrnJfr8hzpGARjxe2tW-GrUWBYjSOkgOn-y6-R4/s640/blogger-image-711286037.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Repeat on the other side and you're done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcD2wTLNc5ltWa6qMfIPgeAzvzMUToiQkpHBGNZKHylp5H9FIR3K6AogH0-dB26x6cgka6T6hRkGMa9dQ8GPSzVj00i6o6iVjSyLGk7YfMphPgp1_nk3DGzj0pT_jP3zcz126PlXKrV4/s640/blogger-image-794682069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcD2wTLNc5ltWa6qMfIPgeAzvzMUToiQkpHBGNZKHylp5H9FIR3K6AogH0-dB26x6cgka6T6hRkGMa9dQ8GPSzVj00i6o6iVjSyLGk7YfMphPgp1_nk3DGzj0pT_jP3zcz126PlXKrV4/s640/blogger-image-794682069.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div> How easy is that! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've sewn the back of the two pieces together on some of my tops to get a more finished look. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also, some tops might stretch too much. All you need to do for those are to sew the backs together and add an elastic to either just the bottom piece or both, depending on the fabric and the look you're going for. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All done! And it started with two cheap shirts! Anyone can do this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good luck and happy breastfeeding!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-5685066181871639992011-09-24T19:43:00.002+02:002011-09-24T19:43:19.976+02:00Braai Day (BBQ)Hi all!<br />
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In the spirit of National Braai Day in South Africa (barbeque day) I have started a braai kit. Today I'm only giving you the papers, but more is to come! I'll post the elements when they're all done and they include a burning fire!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-45243647691358371842010-10-27T02:49:00.000+02:002011-09-24T21:19:40.999+02:00MasqueradeI just love the atmosphere of old Venice and masquerade balls, so I made a kit to bring it all together. <br />
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In this kit:<br />
- 6 doodles<br />
- 1 lace fan x2 (1 with and 1 without a shadow)<br />
- 5 feathers<br />
- 1 flowered overlay<br />
- 3 glitter embelishments<br />
- 9 masks (3 are white for you to add your own flair)<br />
- 1 open red curtain<br />
- 3 rose elements<br />
- 15 papers<br />
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Not all of the papers and elements are shown on the preview. I added quite a lot of random elements to suit different people's expectations of Masquerade.<br />
Some of them you'll like, some you may not, but all of them are FREE and I will welcome any comments you have!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-5573409343960649102010-09-15T01:53:00.000+02:002011-09-24T20:43:51.060+02:00Purple Haze PapersWow, it's been a<span style="font-style: italic;"> LONG</span> time since I have done any scrapping...<br />
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I have decided to play around with my favourite color: purple! I've made a few papers and just enjoyed myself for a while and here's the result!<br />
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It's of course free to download and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did creating them! Your comments are always appreciated so let me know what you think.<br />
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I'm working on some other stuff, so don't disappear - I'll be posting a little more often now.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-58852433202506897712009-12-28T12:48:00.000+02:002009-12-28T13:07:43.689+02:00My CatsWe are moving on Friday (what a painful process!) and to make it easier on my cats, we sent them to my parents, a full 6 hours' drive away! I miss them very much. It's so strange not to have a little furball sleeping at my feet at night, or not waking up to a kitty's purr. I also don't have my usual companion on my lap when blogging - how sad!<br /><br />I have made a LO with them so you can see how absolutely <em>adorable</em> my cats are and why I miss them so much!<br /><br />The black-and-white one is Didi, my 3-year-old girl and the other is my 1-year-old boy, Pablo.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/09DidiPablo.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 420px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 420px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/09DidiPablo.jpg" border="0" /></a>We're not really moving in the sense of the word - we're not moving to a new house, but we are storing all our stuff, because we are going to Canada for 2 years! (More on this later). I have LOTS of packing to do, so I'm sure I won't have time to blog during the week. </p><p>Right after that we are going on holiday for another week and my life is so confusing right now with a new challenge with each new week, <em>I</em> don't even know what is in store for me for the next month! So, you probably won't hear from me during the next month, but I'll update you on everything once all has calmed down.<br /><br />Have a lovely day... and month!</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-3712192897199407402009-12-28T09:49:00.000+02:002009-12-28T10:46:42.038+02:00What's-in-the-fridge QuicheI hope you had a wonderful festive season! I was lucky enough to have my parents and sisters over for Christmas and even though my husband was on call, it was a lovely day and we had so much fun!<br /><br />While they were here, I decided to make them my Spinach and Seared Fillet Pasta, which they <em>loved</em>, so give it a try! I promised to post a photo next time I made it, so here it is:<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://vanilla-lu.blogspot.com/2009/12/spinach-pasta-with-seared-fillet.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 420px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Spinach_Pasta.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> (Click on the picture to go to the original post for the recipe) </span></p><p align="left">And now for my new recipe! This is my favourite way to cook. You know the feeling - dinner is coming up, but you have no idea what to cook and your husband (and kids) will not be happy to go to bed with rumbling tummies! </p><p>So here I have a sollution for these days: Just make sure that you always have a few key ingredients on hand. I always have some ready rolled puff pasty (store bought) in my freezer and I (nearly) always have eggs and cheese, which are the only must-have ingredients for this quiche!<br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">What's-in-the-fridge Quiche</span></strong><br /><br />Defrost the puff pastry, preferably at room temperature, but you can use the microwave - just don't let it cook!<br /><br />Pre-heat the oven to 180◦C.<br /><br />Spray, oil or butter an oven-proof dish and unroll the pastry into the dish. Cut to fit and put in the fridge until needed.<br /><br />Now for the fun part: the fridge raid!<br />- Onions are always welcome and I never make a quiche without them<br />- Left-over meat like saussages, viennas, steak, etc. or a some bacon (skip the meat entirely for a vegetarian dish)<br />- Some veggies that will spoil if you don't use it right now, like broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, etc.<br />- Any cheese you like (or have in the fridge), grated<br />- Don't forget your cubpoard! There may be a forgotten can of mushrooms or asparagus that will be great in a quiche!<br /><br />If you are using ingredients that need cooking, like raw onion (spring onions can go into the quiche without cooking), just stir-fry until cooked and place in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Now is the time to add salt and pepper and other seasoning to taste. Mix thoroughly and scoop loosely into the dish with the pastry.<br /><br />Beat 2 eggs in a separate bowl and add about 150ml milk and a heaped teaspoon of plain flour. Pour this over your ingredient mixture and pop into the oven for 45 minutes or until the eggs have been cooked through.<br /><br />Serve hot or cold.<br /></span><br /></p><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Quiche.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 420px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 307px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Quiche.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />If you are still a bit insecure in the kitchen, you can try my fridge-raid quiche that I made yesterday (picture):<br /><br />- 2 Onions (sliced and cooked)<br />- 1 Packet of diced bacon (cooked)<br />- 1 Left-over Kassler chop (smoked pork), sliced<br />- A few sundried tomatoes, quartered<br />- A handful of fresh rosa tomatoes, sliced in smaller pieces<br />- 1 can of sliced mushrooms (drained)<br />- 100g Gouda cheese, grated<br /><br />And that's all there is to it!<br /><br />A few good quiche ingredient ideas:<br />bacon, pancetta, viennas, sausages, onions, spring onions, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, baby marrows, tomatoes (sparingly, as they contain lots of juices), cooked potatoes, cheddar or gouda, feta, camembert or brieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-43578900739892386362009-12-22T08:56:00.000+02:002011-09-24T20:35:59.702+02:00Christmas AddonIn the spirit of Christmas I have made a few more elements for your Christmas Layouts.<br />
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I hope you like it and it's always nice to hear your comments (good or bad) so that I know what I'm doing right or wrong and what to do in the future.<br />
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Have a wonderful, blessed Christmas!<br />
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Christmas is coming up really soon and and Christmas is a time for giving, so I've created a kit for you. It includes 10 papers, 27 elements and 2 overlays. There are lots more than shown in the preview and I hope you like it!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-91382110564531963512009-12-14T21:48:00.000+02:002009-12-28T10:52:02.943+02:00Smokey Chicken PastaHere's another recipe of mine that I have created in the beginning of this year. It's a shortcut to achieving lovely pasta that tastes like you've spent hours on it!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#660000;">Smokey Chicken Pasta</span></strong><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">(serves 2)</span></em><br /><span style="color:#660000;"></span><br /><u><span style="color:#990000;">Ingredients</span></u><br /><span style="color:#990000;">200 - 300g Pasta of your choice</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">200ml Cream (if you are health concious, use milk, but it won't be so creamy)</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">250g Button Mushrooms, quartered</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">2 Smoked Chicken Breasts (fully cooked), in bitesize slices</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">20g (half a packet) Potato Bake: Bacon & Cheese flavour</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Spring Onions / Chives to garnish</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;"></span><br /><u><span style="color:#660000;">Method</span></u><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Cook the pasta in boliling water with salt and some oil for 10 minutes.</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Fry the mushrooms in a little oil until cooked. Add the chicken to warm it.</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Pour the cream into a bowl and add the Potato Bake. Whisk until blended and add to the mushrooms & chicken.</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Stir the mixture until it thickens slightly, until the potato bake is cooked, about 5 minutes.</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce.</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Plate up and garnish with spring onions or chives and some freshly ground black pepper.</span><br /><br />It cannot be easier than that! I'm not sure what ingredients are available in other countries, but the Royco Potato Bake in South Africa is delicious with this and it is really smokey. It it always sure to impress!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/SmokeyPasta.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 420px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 322px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/SmokeyPasta.jpg" border="0" /></a>PS: You do have to use white button mushrooms. I once used black mushrooms because I love the taste so much, but the sauce ended up a yucky, greyish color!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-44047975127999261492009-12-14T09:19:00.000+02:002009-12-14T09:22:33.156+02:00Thank you!Thanks for all your lovely comments! It really makes me smile to know that you enjoy my freebies and recipes! I hope to bring you lots more and that I'll get better with each freebie.<br />Have a wonderful day!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-31181162266568509062009-12-07T15:06:00.000+02:002011-09-24T20:34:23.931+02:00Ceramic Garden ElementsHi Everybody!<br />
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I've created another freebie for you. This one has a few elements, including wire flowers and pink mosaic flowers. The mosaics are arty coasters I bought and thought it would look great in layouts. The rest of the flowers are gifts my husband gave to me at various stages of our relationship and I hope you'll like it!<br />
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I am also busy with some Christmas elements and a Beach kit! So don't go too far and check back for my next freebies!<br />
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<a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Preview_ArtDeco.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Preview_ArtDeco.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 425px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 425px;" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-39837832019453125552009-12-02T13:01:00.000+02:002009-12-28T10:49:52.009+02:00Spinach Pasta with Seared FilletI love being creative in the kitchen and I pick up many tips from BBC Food. I almost never cook a recipe as it is and love to experiment and substitute ingredients. Of course, this is sometimes necessary as we don't have the same ingredients as the presenters do in England, France and Australia.<br /><br />I had one of those days when I just wanted to cook and my spinach in the garden was ready to be eaten. I also had a fillet in the freezer that needed something to be done with, so, I came up with this recipe:<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Spinach Pasta with Seared Fillet</strong><br /><em>(serves 2)</em></span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span><strong><u><span style="color:#006600;">Ingredient List</span></u></strong></span><span style="color:#006600;"><br />200g Beef Fillet<br />Marinade:<br />- 50ml Oil (olive or sunflower)<br />- 5ml Balsamic Vinegar<br />- 15ml Worcestershire Sauce<br />- 15ml Soy Sauce<br />- 15ml Lemon Juice<br />- Black Pepper & Salt<br />- Chili Flakes <em>(optional)</em><br />- Fresh Herbs, eg. Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Marjoram, etc. <em>(optional)</em><br />200g Dry Pasta (any kind you like)<br />200ml Milk<br />15ml Butter / Margarine<br />15ml Flour<br />A few Spinach Leaves (use more or less to your taste)<br />Half a Camembert Cheese <em>(optional)</em><br />Parmesan to garnish (optional)</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#009900;"></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#009900;"><strong><u>Method</u></strong><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#009900;"></span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#009900;">Marinade about 200g fillet in a mixture of oil, a few drops of balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, salt, lemon juice and any other herbs and spices you like. </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#009900;">I used some fresh thyme and marjoram that I had in the garden and for a little kick I added some dry chili flakes. </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#ff9966;"><span style="color:#009900;">Marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes. You can marinade this up to 24 hours, but an hour or so is more than efficient.<br /><br />Dump the pasta in boiling salt water and add a little oil so they won't stick together.<br /><br />Make a thin white sauce with about 200ml milk, 1 tablespoon of butter/margarine and flour each and salt to taste.<br /><br />Sear the fillet in a hot pan on all sides (about 4 minutes per side) and set aside to rest for 10 minutes.<br /><br />Once the white sauce is cooked, add sliced spinach and stir through. While the spinach is wilting, slice the fillet in the thinnest strips you can manage.<br /><br />Toss the pasta in the spinach sauce, add cubed Camembert cheese <em>(optional)</em> and scoop into a serving dish. Arrange the slivers of beef on top and grate some Parmesan over everything to finish.<br /><br />Serve immediately.</span> </span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Spinach_Pasta.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 420px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Spinach_Pasta.jpg" border="0" /></a> This recipe multiplies really easily and can be altered to suit your taste. The raw meat can look a bit daunting, especially for someone who has never eaten carpaccio before, but I assure you, it tastes great!<br />I served this to some "carpaccio virgins" at my Bible study group and they were a bit sceptical, but all of them had extra helpings and said they were pleasantly surprised!<br /><br />Try it! (I dare you!) And tell me what you think!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-33051412567584480922009-11-27T10:40:00.000+02:002009-11-27T10:51:47.127+02:00Christmas with "Tidings of Joy"Here are two of my sisters, each with one of our younger cousins at Christmas a few years back.<br /><br />I've used the Tidings of Joy kit from Megan at <a href="http://meggersjm.blogspot.com/">Mommy's Time Out</a>. What a lovely Christmas Kit!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0412Kersfees.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0412Kersfees.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-51762897135067419282009-11-24T11:50:00.000+02:002009-11-24T12:36:07.488+02:00Johann & Radinka's WeddingThese are two pages of our friends, Johann and Radinka, who had a very formal, black and white wedding. I tried to do the layouts in the tone of the wedding and hope you like it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0604JohanRadinka1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0604JohanRadinka1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0604JohanRadinka2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0604JohanRadinka2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I've used elements from Gunhild Storeide, Doreen Stolz and Andrea Gold.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-3326072418796553852009-11-20T11:42:00.000+02:002009-11-24T12:36:49.691+02:00My first Digiscrap!Here are two pages I have made of my husband and me with our engagement.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0704Verlowing01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0704Verlowing01.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0704Verlowing02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/0704Verlowing02.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I've used elements from Gunhild Storeide, Andrea Gold, geniaBeana Scraps and Doreen Stolz and thanks to all of you!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-89737091194449040502009-11-20T11:28:00.000+02:002009-11-20T11:35:08.136+02:00Some of the websites I have designed<a href="http://www.hope.co.za"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 349px;" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/P3Invest.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.zastron.co.za"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 356px;" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Zastron.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.magrietjie.co.za"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 349px;" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Magrietjie.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aasvoelberg.co.za"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 351px;" src="http://www.magrietjie.co.za/Private/Aasvoelberg.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-89407861959619665672009-11-17T15:55:00.000+02:002009-11-17T15:55:41.763+02:00BloggingHey! 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Too bad we cannot celebrate tonight, because our Bible study group has been moved from last night to tonight (unfortunately we only figured this out after having driven 35km on a dirt road to an empty farm house with 7 pizzas - the smell in the car was enough to make us ravenous), so we'll be eating out in the only restaurant in town tomorrow night as a mini celebration.<br />All of our weekends are ful for the next few weeks, so we'll be driving into the country the second weekend of December for the true celebration.<br /><br />Blogwise I'm finding it very strange that I cannot add images to my blog to make it look more like a website, since I actually design websites! How strange is that? I have actually found a blog that helps with this, but I haven't been able to make it work.<br />Give me some time, I'm sure I'll figure it out in the end.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590622204456236880.post-84992537309706583382009-11-16T15:05:00.000+02:002009-11-16T15:07:30.071+02:00Welcome!Hi! I'm brand new to blogging and this is my first post!<br /><br />This is basically a test to see what happens, where everything goes and what I have to do to jazz it up!<br /><br />Hopefully I'll be up and running soon.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592155154586880053noreply@blogger.com0