Martha hits the Gold Coast!

Martha arrived at the beautiful Gold Coast to some interesting weather!  Torrential rain and gale force wind meant Martha wasn't able to get out and about to explore this usually sunny city.  After a lot of travelling though, Martha was quite happy to unwind and spend some quiet time with Bernie from Tea for Evie and little Miss Evie herself.  17 month old Evie took great delight in showing Martha around their home, introducing her to the cat, and taking her for a ride out on the deck on her trike!

After the initial settling in, Martha enjoyed spending some time in Tea for Evie HQ, and helped select vintage fabrics for the new collection.

Crafting is not without it's dangers though, as Martha found out when she went to rummage through a big suitcase filled to the brim with upcycled doilies!

Martha recovered with some new friends, the Tea for Evie ragdolls, and relaxed over cups of tea.  They used the special vintage teacups for the occasion and had a very ladylike indoor picnic!

It's safe to say Martha is quite the seasoned traveller by now, and I think she is already daydreaming of big overseas adventures.  I found her brushing up on her French, and planning some fabulous destinations.  This is a girl after my own heart, oui!

Martha had a lovely time with us and is well rested for her next round of adventures!  We gave her a big hug goodbye and sent her to our friend Patricia at Unique Babeez.  We can't wait to see what she gets up to next!

Bernie & Evie x

Tea for Evie

Menu Monday

Cupcakes are a favourite in our home - and it seems they are in the home of Little Sew & Sews too!!

Here is Bel's "Never Fail Cupcake Recipe"  (Bel likes to use muffin cases to make BIG ones and folds in things like Choc Chips, Sultanas or Cherries)

Ingredients

2 cups Self Raising flour, sifted

3/4 cup caster sugar

3/4 cup milk

125g butter, melted and cooled

2 x 59g eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon Vanilla essence

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200 deg celsius. Grease or line with cases a 12 capacity muffin pan.  Combine flour and caster sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the centre.
2. Add milk, butter, eggs and vanilla to flour mixture.  Using a large metal spoon, stir gently to combine.  If adding extras, stir them through once the mix is combined.
3. Spoon mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cases.  Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted.  Stand in the pan for 5 minutes before cooling on a wire rack.

Decorate when cooled as desired with frosting or icing.

To share your favourite recipes email me at thesewingsisterhood@live.com.au.  We love to hear what you love making in your home too!!

Tracey
My Obsession Designs

Menu Monday

This weeks recipe comes from the home of Bel of Little Sew & Sews (and who doesn't love a good cheesecake!)

No-bake Cheesecake

Serves: 8

Prep time: 20mins

Chill time: 10-15mins then overnight

INGREDIENTS:

250g plain sweet biscuits (I have used Nice and granita and both were yummo)

125g butter, melted

375g cream cheese, softened

zest of 1 lemon

2 tsp vanilla essence

1/3 cup lemon juice

400g can condensed milk

optional - strawberries and icing sugar to decorate

METHOD:

1. Grease and line a 20cm spring form tin
2. Place biscuits in food processor and finely crush.  Add butter and process until mixed.
3. Press half of the mix into the base of the tine, and press remainder around the sides, using a glass to firm it into place.
4. Refrigerate for 10-15mins
5. Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add lemon rind and vanilla and beat. Add the condensed milk and lemon juice gradually, and beat until smooth and the volume has increased.
6. Pour into the tin and refrigerate overnight.
7. Decorate with strawberries and icing sugar, if desired

Thanks so much to Bel for sharing one of her favourites!  If you have a favourite you would like to share - email it to me at thesewingsisterhood@live.com.au. 

Tracey

My Obsession Designs

Martha Tours Mooloolaba

Martha made her way from Gympie with Angela from Perigren Creations to Mooloolaba where she had a VERY busy day with Me Sarah from Skip Chasey and little Miss 4.

Martha's first stop was at UnderWater World. She was so excited checking out the Stingrays and all the pretty coral and sea animals in the touch tank. She posed for a few photos with the local wildlife.

Next she wanted to check out the beach and take in some beautiful winter sunshine. Lazing on the beach with Miss 4 and meeting some of the lifeguards on duty, keeping all the swimmers safe.

After soaking up the sunshine she went off to pay her respects to Steve Irwin- at a special statue near the beach and at the Australia Zoo On the Beach Shop. She got to hang out with Bindi Irwin too (well a soft toy) and rode a Whale

Martha had a lovely time here in Mooloolaba checking out the sites and enjoying a lovely winters day. She left us at the post office for her next journey out to Murgon with the lovely Naomi and Family.