grilled peach & walnut crumble

After a relaxing afternoon walk, I was craving something sweet so I thought I would give this recipe a try.

serves 4 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• tiny pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons cold butter (I use vegan earth balance)
• a few teaspoons flour*, if necessary for the crumble
• 4-6 peaches
• ice cream (I used coconut, use what you like)

Instructions

1. For the crumble; crush the walnuts together with the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. I did this in an oversized ziplock bag by using a wooden rolling pin. Add the butter and using your hands, crumble it into the mix until just combined. If it’s not crumbly enough, add a little bit of flour.
2. Slice your peaches and grill for a few minutes on each side.
3. Serve the peaches with some of the crumble and a scoop of ice cream.

*Notes:

The crumble can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature for up to a couple of days.

I used spelt flour, however whole wheat or white flour would also be fine.

Afternoon yoga ‘fitspiration’

Time to roll out the yoga mat 😉

Ocean’s Skin

  

Ocean’s Skin in the Whale Mall

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been exploring the Brisbane Festival. It’s incredible to have a world class arts festival in my home city, filled with music, theatre, dance, opera and circus. If you ever visit Brisbane, September is the perfect time of year.

The unique show I experienced today, Ocean’s Skin, was created by composer and musical director, John Babbage, and artistic director and choreographer, Heidi Duckler. They are renowned for innovative site-specific works in non-traditional spaces.

This particular piece mirrored their fascination with the sounds and life-forms of the heavens and seas.

The music and dancing flowed from haunting to frantic, imitating the endless personalities of the ocean. The contemporary dancers wore torn linen dresses in washed out tones that were frayed and dishevelled – almost as if they had been shipwrecked at sea and then drowned.

High Tea at the Hilton

This may sound peculiar, but it has been quite nippy lately for Australia! This afternoon, the weather turned around, and for the first time it felt like Spring – perfectly timed for my beautiful best friend’s bridal shower. I decided to have a little bit of fun with my outfit with some clashing prints.

Manning Cartell Top / Shakuhachi Skirt / Wittner Heels

B Y B L O S

Sheer white cape from Gail Sorronda Guardian Collection / Vintage leather dress / Windsor Smith ankle boots

The Marylin. 16

Belvedere citrus, St Germain

elderflower, passionfruit shrub,

apple, lemon.

Served up.

Byblos Cocktail Bar 39 Hercules St, Hamilton QLD 4007 (07) 3268 2223 Open · 11:30 am – 12:00 am

Missing Innsbruck

(Cameron & Me)

I woke up this morning to rain on my window; reminding me of the intimate romance of the city of Innsbruck. Such a colourful, lively and inviting city. Nights at the ballet theatre with snow covered roads and lamp posts, being surrounded by mountains, walking two minutes to the ski slopes and catching the gondola up the mountain for a germknödel and cappuccino with a breaktaking view..

 

Photo taken with Canon SLR

coca chu

Shakuhachi Orange Silk Pant / Cameo Button Top / Wittner Heels/ MAC Russian Red Lipstick

The deep textures of summer.

Thai fusion. Pineapple cocktails. Pork belly. A warm breeze. Industrial lighting. High Ceilings. Lively ambience. Ash wood tables. Laughter. Smiles. Sun kissed skin. Bright hues. Prints. Flowing silhouettes.

With a fun, fresh menu inspired by the hawker-style street food of South East Asia, coca chu offers a fun, relaxed vibe and a peaceful location overlooking Catseye Beach. The innovative and inviting menu from Executive Chef Adam Woodfield fuses bold Asian flavours with relaxed Australian style. Vibrant, modern interior, high ceiling, exposed timber panelling, and open kitchen. Book on (07) 4946 8580. Meal prices range from $15 for starters, $24 for salads and $26 for mains.

 

Photos taken on my iPhone.

C A T S E Y E.

 

 

Lover the Label One Piece Swimsuit / Zara Glasses

Getting in the mood for Summer with soft salty beach hair, freckles, luminous sunlight and the turquoise hues of the ocean.  

Sending a few pictures from the tropical backdrop of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef. It is places like this that make me so proud to be Australian. One of the most beautiful places I have been to Australia so far, the Whitsunday Islands make me appreciate just how lucky I am to call this country home.

I love day dreaming on the beach, with the sand between my toes and the sun kissing my cheeks. With an array of vivid blues, yellows, pinks and oranges, I understand why Hamilton Island is one of the most admired holiday destinations in Australia.

  

Photos taken on my iPhone

Flying high

Off to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays for yacht week, yay! I will try to post as many pictures as I can throughout the week 🙂

– Little Black Bambi X x

Be present. Live in the moment.

STOP WAITING FOR FRIDAY,

for summer,

for someone to fall in love with you,

for life.

Happiness is achieved when

you stop waiting for it

and make the most

of the moment you

are in right now.