italian apple cake

Sister came today for a visit and we had a really good dinner. And of course we also had some really good dessert. With apples from the tree in the garden I wanted to try out a new apple pie receipt. There was a receipt in the magazine the other day I wanted to try out, an Italian apple cake. Usually I am not fond of covered pies but since this one almost had like apple purée in it, cooked apple pieces with some squeezed orange and lemon. I love pies and cakes when there is something gooey in it.

just a little bit of shopping

Mom had a day off and needed to do some shopping so I tagged along as company and I was happy to get out of the house and do something else. I had no real intention of buying anything. But of course, on a day like that when you are not looking for anything special you find all those things you did not know you wanted.

I have for a long time been thinking about buying a pair of shoes but did not know what I wanted, of course I found them today. I found a black and white cardigan I did not need but with 25% discount I had trouble resisting. I found that black scarf for winter I have been wanting but never found. I found a top with the greatest pattern and of course could not resist as I love patterns. I bought a pair of cozy, warm slippers as the days are getting too cold for my feet to bear and I needed a new pair. Even though I have the most gorgeous wallet from Svenskt Tenn I found a one with golden paisley pattern and could not walk away as it was really cheap. And last but not least, of course I got not finish the day without a nail polish and finally bought the Isa Dora graffiti nail polish.

Yeah, not the cheapest day. I need an income.

a night at the boat

What a night. Had some dinner yesterday with some friends and after some wining and dining we were ready for a night on town. However, trying to get into Berns was a no go. On a weekend when everybody got their pay, being there a little bit late, not being a regular known by the door men, not being on the guest list, and with door men on a power trip it was doomed.

So we ended up going to Patricia, the club on the boat. My first time there and despite all the rumors and stories we had a great night. A great night that led to an after party and me sleeping in a sofa together with three other people. Not so comfortable. I wish I had had an apartment in the city so I could have gone home at an earlier hour and get a few more hours of sleep in my comfortable bed.

But it was a fun night for which I am paying for today being all messed up and tired. But at least I do not have a job I need to go to on Monday.

tomato and mozzarella salad

My light dinner today. Love these kind of easy but tasty salads. Made it the other week as well and have been craving it since then. Unfortunately we did not have fresh basil at home today so I had to do with frozen basil today.

Just some sliced plum tomatoes alternated with mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and flaky salt sprinkled on top.

daim cookies

Another day waking up feeling a bit bored. And of course that cannot be cured with sitting the whole day applying for jobs so what do I do? You might know the answer by now.

I decided to bake some American style cookies, my favorites.

Half containing Dumle and milk chocolate and the other half with Daim, two different style of caramel cookies. But I actually think I had to much of all the chocolate in the dough and might try a little less next time.

chocolate balls

I made these the other day. My absolute favorite recipe of chocolate balls. Much better than the normal recipe. I used to make them all the time when I was a kid and it was ages since last time. Last week I just got a craving for them.

Chocolate balls
Mix all dry ingredients, 6 dl oatmeal, 1/2 dl coconut flakes, 1 3/4 dl sugar, 1/2 tbsp vanilla sugar, 4 tbsp O'boy (chocolate milk-powder), in a food processor/mixer. Mix in 200g butter and 3/4 dl milk until a smooth mixture. Refrigerate until the mixture is cool and easier to handle. Shape into balls and roll in coconut flakes.

Deliciously simple.

herrljunga

Tried another cider the other day, Herrljunga Höstcider. Which I really like, an apple cider flavored with cranberry. I good combination I must say and of course I love cranberry. But of course there is something wrong with it, it is an 'fall' cider and will hence only be sold during fall. Bummer.

that spiral again

Some quiet time for me. Except on Saturday when I spent the day and night with some cousins I have not seen for one and two years it has been quiet here. I guess I was in that downward sloping spiral for some days. I did not feel like doing anything and was frustrating about the jobs I am not getting. Of course I got a really bad conscience as I have not applied for any jobs and a few jobs where the deadline passed without any applications sent.

But today I slow started again and sent out six applications. Perhaps that could be seen as a good start but I have a whole list of jobs I could applied for and I also need to check the new listings. So I have things to do. But at least I got started again so now I can feel a bit better with a little bit less weight on my shoulders.

we no speak americano

This is insane. Insanely cool.
I am impressed.

dishes

Before and after. A lot of dishes now that needs to be cleaned up. The worst part of baking. I decided to make an old classic and that I made as a kid and a new classic that I kind of failed with the first try but not this time. Some comfort food for tonight.