Fresh, healthy and delicious!
Happy New Year Everyone! January has a lot going for it, I feel. When better to shake off a few dusty routines and habits than after a few weeks of glorious indulgence. I have always liked a fresh start – bring on the resolutions. Never mind if they fizzle or fade, a positive intention is [...]
Happy New Year Everyone! January has a lot going for it, I feel. When better to shake off a few dusty routines and habits than after a few weeks of glorious indulgence. I have always liked a fresh start – bring on the resolutions. Never mind if they fizzle or fade, a positive intention is still a wonderful thing. So much as I delight in the fairy lights and tinsel, I always feel happy to pack them away, dust off the cobwebs of the old year and move forward. And a delicious healthy regime is a great way to start – here are some of my favourite vitamin rich foods to celebrate the New Year.
I like to add a few sprigs of mint to my green tea. And a beautiful mug makes it even nicer – this one is a hand made Christmas gift by our talented (eldest) girl! And to go with the tea, how about a few nuts and seeds, dried berries and some squares of inky dark chocolate?
Hmm, what else? A dish of simply steamed Scottish salmon, with a little lemon and pepper. But surely this is still indulgence isn’t it? Especially with a drizzle of this magnificent, jewel green pistachio oil. I bought this bottle in France a few weeks ago. Such a rich, deep roasted nutty flavour.
A few slices of beetroot – more colour, more vibrancy, more flavour…
So that’s the view from my kitchen worktop this week.
As for other new plans and projects this year, well I have been busy and have made a good start. My new studio in the garden – a lovely Scandinavian log cabin – is all built and ready. I’m still working on the finishing touches, a bit of painting and organising all my props and stuff. Of those there are lots – it’s quite a task! I’ll make some photos of the studio in a week or so and post them soon.
What plans do you have for the New year? Drop me a comment if you like – I’d love to hear!
Pascale
Oh – I forgot the avocado! x
Laura@howtocookgoodfood: 18th January 2012
Your post has really cheered me up through it’s amazing photos and gorgeous food. That pistachio oil sounds amazing, must look out for it this summer.Would love to see what your log cabin looks like, I could just d with one of those too! xx
pascale: 18th January 2012
Hi Laura, will get some pics of the cabin out soon – just getting it finished now and keeping my poor hubby busy with getting shelves up, hooks, etc! It’s a great garden retreat too, makes relaxing a bit too easy…
Sally - My Custard Pie: 18th January 2012
Beautiful as always – can’t wait to see the studio pics. Happy New Year Pascale.
pascale: 18th January 2012
And happy happy New Year to you Sally. Hope all good things come your way in 2012.
I’m looking forward to trying your Salmon sous vide method!
Roger Stowell: 18th January 2012
Beautiful looking post and I love the shot of the squares of dark chocolate.
pascale: 18th January 2012
Thanks Roger!
Margaret: 18th January 2012
I love green and purple together and your shots are just fantastic. IKEA should be so pleased to see how wonderful you make their products look. Glass mug by Sophie is also very pleasing.