A DELICIOUS DELIVERY!

If you are an avid reader of my blog, you know part of my Sunday routine is spent enjoying brunch at Le Pain Quotidien. This place is one of my favorite spots in NYC to eat a healthy and oh so delicious meal.

Of course, when I learned they had a recipe book I had to jump on it. I came home and read it cover to cover. So many meals, not enough time!  There is one recipe in particular that caught my hungry eye. 

My book and my gorgeous agate rock! A HG find :)

Now, generally Im not a fan of apples but this, my friend, looks too damn good to not try out. When I saw this dessert and read the title, my heart did a pitter padder!

APPLE, OLIVE OIL & LAVENDER CAKE

The lavender honey gives this cake a fresh, slightly floral aroma, but you can try using different types of honey in this recipe to subtly vary the flavor.

INGREDIENTS:

(SERVES 4‑6)

4 COOKING APPLES (SUCH AS GRANNY SMITH OR BRAMLEY), PEELED, CORED AND CUT INTO 8–10 CHUNKS
5 TBSP ALL-PURPOSE (PLAIN) FLOUR, SIFTED
5 TBSP SUPERFINE (CASTER) SUGAR
5 TBSP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
1 TSP BAKING POWDER
4 EGGS
2/3 CUP (150ML) LAVENDER HONEY
2 SPRIGS DRIED LAVENDER


Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease and line an 8 inch cake pan with nonstick parchment paper, then place the apple pieces inside. You can make 4–6 individual mini-cakes, if you prefer.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, olive oil, baking powder and 2 of the eggs, then pour the batter over the apples. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven. Increase the oven setting to 400ºF.
3. Whisk the remaining 2 eggs with the honey, then pour this mixture over the cake. Return to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and the tines of a fork inserted into the middle come out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and turn out onto a plate while still warm. Serve warm with cream, crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream

& Voila! Ill let you know how it turns out and Id love to hear and see if I inspired you to try it this weekend.

xo

Meems

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE.....

image via Luxuria & Poem by click here

A woman should have

one old love she can imagine going back to, 

and one who reminds her how far she has come.

A woman should have

enough money within her control to 

move out and rent a place of her own

even if she never wants to or needs to.

A woman should have

something perfect to wear if the employer 

or date of her dreams wants to

see her in an hour

A woman should have

a youth she is content to leave behind.

A woman should have

a past juicy enough that she’s looking 

forward to retelling it in her old age.

A woman should have

a set of screwdrivers, 

a cordless drill and a black lace bra.

A woman should have

one friend who always makes her laugh 

and one who lets her cry.

A woman should have

a good piece of furniture not previously owned 

by anyone else in her family.

A woman should have eight matching plates, 

wine glasses with stems 

and a recipe for a meal 

that will make her guests feel honoured.

A woman should have

a feeling of control over her destiny.

Every woman should know

how to fall in love without losing herself.

Every woman should know

how to quit a job,

break up with a lover,

and comfort a friend 

without ruining the friendship.

Every woman woman should know

when to try harder….

and when to walk away.

Every woman should know

that she can’t change the length of her calves, 

the width of her hips or the nature of her parents.

Every woman should know

that her childhood may not have been perfect……

but it’s over.

Every woman should know

what she would and wouldn't do for love.

Every woman should know

how to live alone……even if she doesn't like it.

Every woman should know

whom she can trust, whom she can’t,

and why she shouldn't take it personally.

Every woman should know

where to go

be it to her best friends kitchen table

or a charming inn in the woods

when her soul needs soothing.

Every woman should know

What she can and can’t accomplish in a day…..

a month……and a year.

xo
Meems

IMAGE OVERLOAD - MET GALA 2014

The first weekend in May brings to NYC green budding leaves, blossomed cherry trees and high high fashion! 

Living blocks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC where the MET GALA is held every year is one of the perks of my NYC pad. Seeing all the Black Cars roll up on your block is something that gets every hair up on my arm. One star looking more fabulous than the next. Anyway, I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! 

Which is your favorite look?

xo
Meems