Hello, Friends! Just a quick pop in with a few things that have brought me joy this week.
My favorite go-to frothy matcha. There is something so special and relaxing about taking the time to make a cup of tea and also to sit and enjoy it!
I baked a delicious Chocolate Beet Snack Cake. And you have no idea the cake contains beets! It's very good and very chocolaty.
We ordered a cozy new bed from LL Bean for Rosie, and as you can see, she loves it!
And a beautiful winter sunset.
I hope you have a cozy weekend! It's been so cold here. Hopefully, a warmup isn't too far away!
Happy New year Julia! Would you believe I've never tried matcha? I think I need to because yours looks frothy and delicious! Also that cake looks divine : ) I'll be in touch soon for some decorating ideas soon.
ReplyDelete(quick fingers!!) I hope you have a lovely weekend! Talk soon! xx
DeleteHi Danielle, you definitely need to try matcha! I'm looking forward to chatting about decorating ideas soon!
DeleteI have a love hate relationship with matcha. I want to love it but....give me a steaming mug of a good latte any day! :) Yours came out so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYAY for LLB. they're having a fantastic sale currently. at least here in our local store anyways...i think online as well. Glad your puppy loves the bed.
OOH...i'll have to think about making chocolate beet snack cake. It looks like a chocolate tea bread I sometimes make around Xmas time. yesterday i was craving some sweets (we haven't had any since xmas ) so I made a homemade Cinnamon chocolate chip coffee cake. It came out great!
stay cozy. We woke up to some snow finally although it was only a half inch. (i live in eastern NYS). I wish we would get at least 4-6 so i can snowshoe!!
Hello! I am so happy to see you here this cold Sunday afternoon! I would love to stop in for a slice or two of the snack cake! As it is, I guess I will have to make it myself! Thanks for posting the recipe. Hugs, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful glimmers. That cake looks delicious, I find vegetables can give a cake moisture even though you can't taste what's been added. What a beautiful sunset.
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ReplyDeleteHello, Julia! I stopped by on Friday, but it was earlier in the day before you posted. I checked out that chocolate cake recipe...oh yum! Definitely want to give it a try. Thank you for sharing the link.
ReplyDeleteLove all the cozy here Friend. That cake looks amazing! And I bet Rosie does love that new bed. Stay warm and cozy in the week ahead. xo
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate beet loaf cake looks amazing, I must try that recipe. Thank you, Julia.
ReplyDeleteI have tried matcha ice cream but not the frothy drink.
Cute photo of Rosie enjoying her new cosy bed.
Hi Julia! Thanks for cake recipe! It looks so moist and delicious. I saw a Mary Berry show where she made one...neat idea. Reminds me of using zucchini in cake. I've had llbean dog beds in the past and I like how they are washable, insert and cover...I think I had a different version though that both were washable. andrea
ReplyDeletep.s..I just looked...maybe I wasn't supposed to wash the insert but I always did (in my washing machine). andrea
DeleteYour chocolate cake looks so moist and Yummy. What a nice and comfy bed for Rosie. I've never seen one so padded and furry before. And what a glorious sunset this is. Thanks for sharing some of your happy things with us this week. I hope the February days brings you much joy as well, Julia.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post. I used beets in one of my more recent homemade noodles and have you tried yams yet in bakes? Soooo good. And black beans. Really lots and lots of good options.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love a good cuppa and just to be still and sip it. A true treat indeed.
Cheers, Ivy.