Thursday 24 November 2011

Zumboron Day

Only Adriano Zumbo could come up with the most heavenly day of all! Forget Valentines Day or Pancake Day! Say hello to Zumboron Day, a day where you are welcomed almost beckoned into try all of Adriano's Macaroons.... yes I said all. It takes place over east but my lord how exciting a day dedicated to the best dessert of them all. Please note- I use the word 'dessert' lightly, you may or may not see me with a Macaroon in hand before 9am. Now now don't blush we all have our little food indulgences!

 While we are on the subject I do (wait for it) hold a torch for Adriano Zumbo, he is just so amazing. He has such talent and I would happily mow the lawn/ take out the rubbish if he was stationed/chained in the kitchen :-) I have been pining over his new book I haven't purchased as yet though. I'm almost too scared to try, you never know I could really destroy all that beauty in one wrong spoonful - I adore this little synopsis below!


"Join Adriano Zumbo on a whirlwind tour through his whimsical world of sweet treats. Learn how to create his Willy Wonka-style inventions, melt-in-the-mouth macarons with bold flavour combinations to sublime chocolates'. Inspirational and utterly irresistible, Zumbo will take you on a journey beyond the chocolate factory" 


My aim is to make all of the recipes Gluten free friendly! Please Mr Zumbo take my on a macaroon ride... a whole new world!


Love Adelle 

Monday 21 November 2011

My Favourite Joshua


It is Joshua's Birthday today! I always get really excited for his birthday, I love making him a cake, writing darling sweet little notes on the mirror in our bathroom and this year I splurged and bought him a personalised Happy Birthday balloon. I like to make a big deal, because when I first met him he didnt make a big deal about his birthday and wouldn't get excited at all. I thought this will change so everyday birthday (this will the fourth) I make it extra special and as we've shared more birthdays I can tell he gets a little excited. This year he actually tried the its my Birthday Week on me.... I am happy with his progress :-)

So Happy Birthday my Joshua, I hope you feel as special as you are and I hope you enjoy yourself. I feel so lucky to share my life with you and have loved every minute of it.

A few of my favourite memories... and many more to come
















I love you Joshua.


Adelle xx