Mexican Soup

Just finished making this and it's delish.......

2 cans stewed tomatoes (15 oz) don't drain

1 can stewed tomatoes with spices (15 oz) don't drain

1 can sweet corn (11 oz) drained

2 or 3 cans of beans (black, red, garbonzo) (15 oz) don't drain

1 lb cooked meat (turkey, beef or tuna)

1 tbsp hot chilli powder

1/2 tbsp cumin

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp basil

1/2 tsp black pepper

Simmer and top with grated cheese and serve with tortilla chips

I put everything and uncooked meat and some bacon into a crock pot for afew hours and have served over rice

Enjoy!

Friday is the day to Focus on.....

"If all you focus on is money you will have a hard time getting any. Focusing on the money only is like focusing on the apple, but forgetting the seed. The seed of TRUE abundance is not money, but doing what you love. Love is the strongest energy in the Universe and if you step away from the life that you know and begin to step towards a life of doing what you love, you will be planting very powerful seeds. After enough time and care the seeds you plant will begin to blossom and bare amazing fruit. Money and many other forms of abundance will literally chase you. Focus on what makes you happy, take risks in that direction and don't let anyone tell you it isn't possible. Look to those who inspire you and ask yourself what would they do? These folks know about true abundance, take note."

~ Jackson Kiddard 

Zumba Fitness with Jen

Did my first Zumba class the other night with Jen.......

She had us laughing, twisting, squatting and so much more. Yes I felt some unused muscles the next day!

Check out her FB page: Zumba Fitness with Jen Ward

Avocado Chocolate Banana Bread

Made this again today and simply had to repost!

..... Wow oh wow oh WOW!

You've just got to try it!!!!

Ingredients: 

1 medium avocado
2 overripe bananas
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, blend avocado and banana until pureed. Add in sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. In separate bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder. While mixer is on low, gradually add flour mixture until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread batter in greased loaf pan, batter will be thick and sticky. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Cool on wire rack, slice, and serve. 

Gone Girl

Thrilling, spine tingling, did she or didn't she.....

just finished this great book by Gillian Flynn, highly recommend this to read-a great book club suggestion also

Latin Jazz

Infectious Latin and South American rhythms, soul music and jazz, the audience was foot tapping and seat dancing the atmosphere was electric an evening with......

Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Band!

Vases......

Silver, clear and frosted glass vessels, perfect for flowers......

my favourite is the small frosted green vessel purchased in Denmark while traveling with my dear friends

Simply Friday

A perfect start to my Friday, aroma of freshly brewed coffee, sunshine streaming through my open window and a choir of nearby birds
Simply perfect!