Bagateller: Winter

søndag 18. januar 2015

Traditions with friends

Yesterday my friend Silje and I went skiing. We do this once a year, and even though I hate skiing so very,very much, I go anyway. Every year.This was our fourth (or fifth?) year going, and the same thing happens every year. I, being a terrible skier use all the strenght my arms provide, dragging myself up and down small hills. She's like a freaking gazelle(!!) and practically does laps around me. Here are some pictures to prove I actually went! I can't wait for next year, when her daughter is coming along. Finally someone who will be having the same speed as me!

onsdag 7. januar 2015

This might become a problem

Even though I don't really enjoy cooking I have a weird obsession with cookbooks. The thing putting me off the most is having to clean up my own mess when I'm done, but I'm working on it! Every meal I eat in 2015 I intend on being made from scratch (so far, so good six days into the new year. Pat on the back!) My only problem now is the fact that there is no more room for cookbooks, so I have to choose which ones go on display. This is a nightmare..

tirsdag 6. januar 2015

My take on Moussaka

For two people you will need:

1 Onion
Garlic to your liking, I used 3 cloves
500g minced lamb (minced beef works well too)
1 can crushed tomatoes
Herbs ( I used Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano and Parsley)
Salt&Pepper
1 dl beef stock
Oil

2 TBS plain flour
1 Egg
1 TBS Butter
2 dl Milk
3 potatoes
Wanted amount of cheese

Start by boiling your potatoes if you're not using yesterdays leftovers as i did. Heat garlic and onion until the onion is soft.

Add the meat

When the meat is done add tomatoes, stock and spices (including salt and pepper, easily forgotten!) Let it simmer on a low heat for 30 min.

In another pan melt the butter. When it's all melted add the flour and whisk in the milk. When the sauce is at wanted consistency add the egg while whisking. Salt and Pepper to taste. Slice the potatoes and put the slices in the bottom of your ovenproof dish (tray?) pour the sauce over and finish with the meat. Cheese on top.Cook in the oven at 200 degrees (centigrade) for 25-30 min depending on your oven.

I was planning on taking pictures of the leftovers the day after in a more appealing light, but managed to quickly take a picture before my boyfriend ate the last of it. I'll take that as a compliment! (-: Enjoy

onsdag 31. desember 2014

31.12.14

I want to wish you all a happy new year! Right about now I should be freaking out about dinner not being ready, and our guests arriving before it is even remotely close to being done. This year we are hosting, and we're spending the evening with another couple. It will be a nice, little gathering. Just the four of us! (-: How are you celebrating tonight? <3