What I've been up to...

Hello people!
Well I had started writing a different blog for today but its gotten out of hand and needs more time now so will be tomorrow or Thursdays entry instead! I'm sorry.


So instead I thought it would be better to just update you on what I've been up to and maybe it'll give you some incite on why I haven't been tweeting as much or actually getting my blogs done in time.


Lately (since getting into my blogging again) I've been starting to feel more and more like me again. I mean I'm a mum first and foremost and nothing will ever be as important as that, ever. He's my world and my day begins and ends with his smile and smack in the face (love you too Jack).
But I have been feeling more me. Before I had Jack I'd play games, read books, do my hair, make up, meet with friends. When having a baby of course your priority changes. I'd rather play with him and make sure he's happy then do anything for myself! But he's coming up to a year now and he's starting to want to play with things and explore more. Hes also better at just chilling and I don't have to distract him just so I can run to the toilet!


On one hand its nice he's feeling more confident and becoming his own person, then on the other hand its like, my baaaby doesn't want me any more! *wallows in self pity*. Which is silly of course he does. He can't make lunch or change his nappy! Its good he feel comfortable now to play with his toys without mummy interfering.


Anyway so now since Mr Independent doesn't want me as much, I've had a bit more time to sort myself out. I can now do my hair and make up. I can read my books, play games and lots more. Especially with daddy around, I can have a bath and shave my legs! Wooo!


So I've been experimenting with make up a bit. Its been years since I have. My hair doesn't look or feel dead anymore.


Also I've been out and about a bit more. We had a family photo shoot last Saturday which was interesting. Went to see my lovely family in Totland which was nice. They live in a quieter town so it was nice to chill without hearing some one shouting at some one else. I took their dog for a walk as well which was great. She a lovely beast, kind of a challenge but she loves me (weirdo).


I've also been sorting out the flat, sorting through clothing and cupboards, generally having a pre spring clean and its felt good. I love being able to look through my wardrobe and find the t-shirt I was looking for instead of the t-shirts I haven't worn in years! Its such a refreshing feel to watch you discarded crap be taking to charity or carted off by the bin men! Nice clean flat!


Cooking from scratch as well! Making quiche, Sheppard's pie and soups. Its so rewarding to do and tastes amazing. Puff up all proud like a big mama bird! Yeah I made that Sheppard's pie... Tastes awesome!


So yeah, I've been a busy bunny and its all thanks to this blog and my husband and baby boy. They've truly brought me back to life and it feels awesome. I feel like a damn lady! I feel like myself and hopefully in the weeks to come it will carry on and only get better! Will be doing some make up blogs soon as well once I've perfected and found some looks I like and want to share, as well as recipes and much more.


Keep an eye out loves :)


Take it easy.


Ellie x

Nanas' Quiche Recipe

Hello! Yes this is a food blog. Because I looooooooved food.
First off this is my nanas quiche recipe. Now my nana has dementia so I have asked my mum if its ok to blog this recipe and she has given her consent. I don't think I needed to but it felt more respectful to get permission in the case.
I have always loved my nanas quiche its not too eggy or cheesy its just right. Yuuuuummy. I'm sure the recipe isn't too different from others but my nana was always making it so its hers.

So first off
Ingredients!

 Note: You can change some of the ingredients to less fat versions if you want, it doesn't take away from the taste at all.
You will need:
2 x medium eggs
1/2 onion or 1 x small onion (white or red its your choice)
1 x leek
1/2 pot of double cream (can use single)
4 x rashers of bacon
1/2 a block of cheese (like the Cathedral cheese blocks.. Half of that.. My nana never measured anything properly. Also you can use mature or extra mature)
Short crust pastry (you can make your own but I buy mine pre-made
1 x Tomato (optional)
Quiche dish
Large mixing bowl
Spoon or Fork
Microwavable dish or two

First preheat your oven to 200c or gas mark 6 (I'm not sure about fan assisted ovens but adjust for that)
Next get your pastry ready, make sure fits nicely inside quiche dish. You can precook slightly but I don't. If any tears in the pastry patch up with more pastry. It is a good idea to let the pastry reach room temperature first but I didn't... Learn from my mistake (lots of tears)
Now that's ready put to one side.

Next add the cream and 2 eggs to mixing bowl and mix together slightly. Everything will eventually end up in this bowl.

Chop onion and leek up and put into a microwavable dish (I used a plastic one) add some boiling water until covered and microwave for 5-10 minutes (or until softened)

Grate all the cheese and add to the bowl.

Once leeks and onions are softened, drain water and add to the bowl.
Cook 4 rashers of bacon in the microwave for 2-3 minutes then (carefully) cut into small bits into bowl or on a chopping board then add to bowl (I used clean scissors but can cut with knife) try and keep any fat out of the bowl.

Mix everything together and let it sit for a couple of minutes before pouring into your pastry (that is in the quiche dish)

If you want you can add some slices of tomato to the top. I always take it off my slice but my family loved it so you might as well.

Now place on centre shelf in the oven and allow to cook for 35 to 45 minutes. It may take a little longer but keep an eye on it, it should go a slightly brown (it won't around the tomatoes but that's ok). Also it will rise up but doesn't worry about this either. Once you have removed it let it sit for 5-10 minutes and it will settle.

Either eat straight away or allow to cool further before placing some clingfilm over and putting into the fridge. Nice hot or cold (always heat it well before eating it) but I prefer it hot. You can have anything with it really (within reason/ common sense) I've had it with mash or chips. My sister liked it with chips and beans.

So there you have it. Nanas quiche. I hope you enjoy it if you do try it! Also if you do please comment below or follow the little doctor who figure to the right of this post to twitter and tell me there! Would love to hear what you think and of you make any variations let me know that as well!

Take it easy and Bon appetite!

Ellie x

Hello!

I don't think I can count how many times I've restarted this blog. I either don't ever remember or get bored or worst case I just don't know what to write about... Or I'm just really busy with the tiny bundle of destruction in my household. We called him Jack for short.


But yet again here I am proclaiming the start of my blog yet again! I'm not going to make any promises at this point because the likelihood is I may forget to post again for months and start again... Again. Again.


So here it goes! Another start! Wish me luck!


I'm Ellie! Hello!


This is my soon to be failing blog, say hello! I am a mummy, wife, gamer, reader, collector and baker! I would say cook but I'm still working on that! I will probably write about all of those things though I'm not an expert of any of them.. Well reading maybe! I can read so I guess that would make me .. Sort of an expert in that field!


I live on the Isle of Wight in the south of England. Yes we're part of the UK and No you do not need a passport to get here. I've lived here my entire life apart for one year where I ventured to London to do a course in specialist make up. I liked it but I'm definitely an Island girl at heart... Plus money ran out.


At this point in time I'm a full time mummy. Not yummy mummy (hate that term more then ..enter something you hate here..). I have a Jack, a demonic overlord who seeks to destroy everything and smiles when I say ouch or no. He's cute though so we kept him.


I'm sure if I keep this up, I'll give it my best shot!, then you'll learn more about me as we go along! But for now that's me 😊


Now I just need to think what my first proper post will be about. Yaaaay!


Be happy!


Ellie.