now that we’re back at school, the weekends have become even more precious. its been so nice just to potter about, do some surfing, read a little from a favourite book, tidy out my craft drawer, & do some baking (a pasta dish for lunch, apricot & pear pudding for tonite & zucchini slice because its a family favourite!)

here’s the recipe for apricot & pear pudding:

• 4 pears – cored & sliced
• 100g chopped apricots
• 12 slices bread (crusts removed & cut into quarters)
• custard

preheat oven to 180degrees or 350F. arrange bread in the bottom of a buttered dish. then scatter with pear slices & apricots. add another layer of bread & layer with apricots & pears. finish with a layer of bread. then cover liberally with custard. leave it to soak for 15 mins. Bake for 45-50mins or until the pudding is golden & the custard lightly set. enjoy!

a few sweet links to share:

twig and thistle bursting with crafty ideas and interesting links!  i esp. love this super stylish valentine’s idea

Mascarpone Brownies – the most delicious brownies i’ve ever tasted! seriously!!

trying not to make this all about food … but this dessert is sure to win hearts!

its fortunate that this lady has inspired me to use my treadmill again!!

& etsy an online treasure trove of interestingness! this tree of life & seaglass pendant are just a few of my current favourites