Snuggle Sunday - Breakfast!

Good morning Sunday snugglers!


One of my favourite things about the weekend is the opportunity to be able to sit down (or lie down) for a proper breakfast.


I'm talking fruit juice, pastries, bacon, the whole shebang. Sundays are all about enjoying the little things, especially if it is the most important meal of the day. Snuggle up and chomp down on one of these amazing looking breccies, and not a soggy shreddie or cereal bar in sight!

http://juliasalbum.com/2014/07/strawberry-and-nutella-crepes/

I LOOOOVE crepes! and these strawberry and Nutella ones would just hit the spot this morning.

No flour? No problem! mix up a batch of these flour-less beauties for a gluten free treat!

http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2015/01/bacon-pancake-dippers.html

Want to know whats better than bacon with pancakes? Bacon in pancakes! dip into maple syrup, peanut butter or one of the 2 amazing sauces at the end of this post.

http://diyready.com/how-to-make-homemade-french-toast-recipe/

If any country realy knows how to do breakfast its the French.

Did you know?

The earliest known reference to French toast is in the Apicius, a collection of Latin recipes dating to the 4th or 5th century

http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2013/05/french-toast-roll-ups.html

this recipe comes from a blog called "the girl who ate everything" and oh boy I could!

http://www.justataste.com/2014/01/easy-cinnamon-french-toast-sticks-recipe/

Rustle up a handful of these little delicious morsels for a quick treat at breakfast time, or anytime!

http://ohsheglows.com/2013/02/18/chia-seed-breakfast-bowl/

http://www.thekitchn.com/a-bowl-of-something-hot-10-delicious-oatmeal-porridge-recipes-for-cold-winter-mornings-164453

Love it or loath it, porrage is a fantastic and healthy start to the day. Add your favourite fruit and sauce for a breccia that's anything but boring.

http://www.fromaway.com/cooking/signature-series-eggs-benedict

http://www.bakeatmidnite.com/2014/06/bacon-and-egg-muffins.html

How do you like your eggs in the morning? I like mine in a breakfast muffin!

http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2014/09/03/homemade-frosted-brown-sugar-cinnamon-pop-tarts/

http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2013/02/heart-pie-pops/

I have only recently discovered pop tarts, and I must confess that there is such thing as too much sugar in the morning. But I think these home made versions look great.

http://thebakermama.com/recipes/blueberry-cake-waffles/

http://vintagefoods.tumblr.com/post/62233330272/091212-s08-by-shewhoeats-on-flickr

Check out these waffles on sticks for mobile munching!?! that's the way to do it!

http://deliciouslyyum.com/pancake-poppers/

Enjoy delicious pancakes on the go with these bite sized pancake poppers.

https://uk.pinterest.com/offsite/?token=229-80&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.today.com%2Ffood%2Fbreakfast-mug-cake-recipes-try-these-sweet-morning-treats-1D80239830%3Fcid%3Dsm_pinterest_20140912_mugcaketopssweetstuff&pin=551198441869917452

http://cakewhiz.com/nutella-syrup/

Could someone pass me a straw please?

http://www.carlsbadcravings.com/fresh-strawberry-syrup/

And just to show willing and prove that breakfast doesn't need to give you a heart attack. Here are some delicious and simple smoothie recipes.

http://www.skinnymom.com/2014/01/08/50-skinny-5-ingredient-or-less-smoothies/

Tutorial - Hanging 3D Heart

This tutorial comes compliments of my totally amazing and super crafty Mum!

My Mum can take all the credit for my OCD (Obsessive Crafting Disorder).
Always on hand with some paper, scissors and a cup of tea. She has a wealth of creative inspiration, and has encouraged me (and consoled me) through more crafty projects than I could count!
This is a variation on a fantastic Christmas decoration pattern that I hope she will do for us closer to the festive season.


For this project you will need;


Card - Any colour you like! Try using old valentines or birthday cards.


Glue - PVA works just fine.


Cord or Ribbon - To make a loop.


Decorations or Adornments - Gems, sequins, glitter? You know the drill...


1. Make a selection of bits of card and paper that you knew would come in useful one day.


2. Make a heart template by folding a piece of card or paper in half, draw and then cut out the half a heart. You may need to have a few goes before you are happy with one. Use this template to draw round and then cut 8 (ish) hearts. 


3. If you have a mix of shades/colours it’s a good idea to arrange them in a circle to make sure the 1st one doesn’t clash with the last one.

4. Following your chosen order fold them back in half (right side inwards) and glue one half, joining it to the next until you have a stack. Double check each time that they match. Hold or peg for a little while but also open out to make sure glue hasn’t oozed out and glued all your hearts to each other.


5. Before joining the 1st to the last heart, insert a loop of fine cord or ribbon and glue in place.

6. I chose to decorate with little hearts and jewels but it is just as pretty if left plain.

7. The decoration can be packed flat for postage. It would be an idea to select your envelope to make sure it fits inside comfortably. Check thickness just in case you need to put on a large stamp.