Monday, January 24, 2011

So then I Baked it the Hell Up

Hello.
Now that the Universe has stopped causing Flooding and other Affiliated Old Testament Weather Conditions it has the time to get back to what it does best- Directing me to Bake
When I got home from Ye Olde Coalface I had the urge to whip up a biscuit. With spelt flour. Don't ask me why, I just did. So I made these. It's just 180g butter, 2 1/4 cups of spelt, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, an egg, zest of an orange, the juice of same, and some vanilla. I bake them at 170 degrees. You should too.
you can add sesame seeds if you like and get them to stick with an egg wash, but I didn't have any so I used pine nuts
This arrived in the mail today. I used to pay $20 an issue. Ha! Those days are OVER my friends. I got a subscription for $70 from Conde Nast! And you get 12 issues! So. Much. Cheaper.
Enjoyed the Rodarte outfits on the Black Swan spread. Didn't you love it in the September Issue when Grace realises Anna has pulled a photo of a Rodarte frock and she says "Those poor Mulleavys"? Me too! Grace had the best lines.
I can't stop thinking about Old Black Swan. It was a bit spooky towards the end.
Good to see Old Anna is letting lots of orange in like this Balenciaga top
The rain has made the FF Garden shine. Look at this cordyline. Those cool greens are so soothing.

I found these snaps from last year before Pregnancy-gate when I actually owned a waist. I miss you waist.

Wore OPI Elephantastic today in honour of the Sheer and Utter perfection that is Niece FF (because it's her favourite colour). I luff this shade 11/10. can't show you an outfit snap as I left my memory stick whatsy at the Coalface but I wore a black Malene Birger arrangement with sort of appliqued grey leaves all over the front. Trust me- it looks better than it sounds.
Isn't it HOT?
Nothing else to report from this end. What are everyone's Australia Day Plans? tell me everything. x

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31 comments:

  1. cookiegalJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Dear FF
    No sugar in the biscuits? - Is the universe trying to apease Dr Atkins?

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  2. Faux FuchsiaJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    whoops 1/2 cup sugar x

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  3. Cotton SocksJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I wish I could bake from scratch.
    I think i'd die adding real sugar and butter than i can see.
    much better if i dont see it before i eat it.
    hahahaha!

    I want to see Black Swan but I'm too scared.
    I know I'm a woose.

    I have no Aus Day plans.
    D is away. AGAIN.
    This will be my 3rd or 4th Australia Day in a row ALONE.
    Maybe I should do something this year.
    I dunno.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I am impressed by your cordyline, and also your knowledge of how to spell it - I couldn't work it out. Should have consulted accompanying tag. Nice bikkies. On Aus Day we are going to have a Hottest 100 party, if we don't get cycloned out (in that case it will be a cyclone party). What are you up to?

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  5. BuBblesJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    No public holiday over here so we celebrated the weekend just gone. We high-tailed it to an Aussie owned Beach Club yesterday where we there was Aussie music playing, a sausage sizzle and VB at the bar (yuck!) and good fun was had by all.

    BuBbles
    x.

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  6. CathyJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    What a bargain on Vogue! Great to see you're still blogging, doing stuff and looking very glamourous. You must be the most glamourous pregnant woman ever.

    Australia Day will involve sun, by the water, picnic and bubbly. At least!

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  7. Girl Who CooksJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Lazing by the pool as it will be 39 degrees. Hows Pregnancy-gate fare-ing in this heat? xx

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    It is freezing cold here in NYC - around 7 degrees F. With another snow storm forecast for tomorrow night. We have mountains of snow everywhere. At least with the cold the watery slush is now solid ice.

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  9. PaulaJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    good to read and see life in the FF-mansion is getting back to normal. I am SO looking forward to seeing the photos of your baby shower!

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  10. BeckJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Bickies look scrumptious. We are heading to the big city tomorrow night for the cricket. Kiddlies are excited to have a little holiday after only going back to school tomorrow! We will stay in the Paddo pad for the night and indulge in cafe breakfast! Then back up the hill to Toowoomba for afternoon drinks with friends. Sounds fun really! Hope your day is just as lovely. xx

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  11. Linda C,January 24, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Who taught you to bake?

    p.s. And are you anywhere, part French, as in French Women Don't Get Fat?

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Oh I have spelt flour, I shall bake these this week!
    Oh you'll be whip thin about three weeks after you give birth, I can tell by that roaring metabolism you have.

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  13. Susan BJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Don't worry, your waist will return. :-)

    I've had my copy of September Issue sitting out and I need to watch it again (maybe on the computer with headphones this time, so I don't miss a line). Grace is a force of nature.

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  14. Make Do StyleJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I got the baking thing on saturday - did you send over the universe to mine!

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  15. c_for_courtJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    ff, do you have a link to subscribe to us vogue through conde nast? I've been trawling the interweb and haven't been able to find anything... I'd love to subscribe too, that price is unbeatable!

    thanks,
    ballet flats

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Hi FF, glad to see your cooking and garden etc are getting back to normal after the floods. For Aus Day, we are going to attempt a BBQ picnic in Melbourne weather at Sorrento. Wish us luck. All our previous industrious and ambitious attempts at celebrating Aus Day in an impressive manner in the past have been spoiled by extreme heat, bushfires, rain or arctic winds. We shall see what happens this year! It is also wonderful that you remain so stylish during your pregnancy and not just resort to black. Melbourne Sybilla

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  17. Rachel ElizabethJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Donuts look delish!

    In other news, we in the Rabbit Hole saw this article and thought we should pass it on to you just in case. Polish with caution! (or just open a window :)

    http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1922774

    xoxo

    Rachel

    www.doodleandlucy.com

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    D E L I C I O U S

    I'm about to bake SPANISH EGGS wel, my version... for breakfast and the old bloggy :) :) :)

    After reading some reviews for Black swan I'm thinking it might not be the sort of movie I should see.... I'm still such a sucker for those costumes though!!!

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  19. Linda Back in CanberraJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Dear Ms FF, I love it when you bake. I feel all the stars are in their proper alignment. I am lying down with a shocking headache after too many hours impersonating a pretzel on board Qantas. Being height challenged I can only wonder how tall people cope. Would you also add Economy Travel to another of the Devil's Works? It is super hot here too. I hope the heat in Brisbane is drying everything out and that you can start returning to your favourite haunts. I am going to channel you tomorrow by going with las niñas to my favourite café with the latest Spanish Vogue to look through. Linda xx

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  20. LaLaJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    So thrilled to have found your blog, via Mikaela Danvers I think. You're just my cup of tea, white with none!

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  21. toniJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    This is the plan...three other families are meeting at our place at 11ish, and we'll walk across to the beach for a swim(it's going to be HOT I hear!) for a couple of hours. Then back to ours for the requisite lamb on the barbie, and of course homemade pav, which I better ACTION after work tonight, whether the universe tells me to or not!?! Anything exciting happening at Chez FF?

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  22. Nayanika/ wanttobeafairyJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    FF, you are my Idol. Not quite up there with Pwincess Di, but you get the idea.
    Where did you get the Vogue subscription from?
    I want to bake, but am trying to cut down on bad carbs.

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  23. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I'm currently wearing OPI Elepantastic on my toes. My bf bought it for my mum for christmas. Such good taste.

    I think the universe is directing me to bake but I'm resisting. I indulged in far too many baked goods over the Silly Season :(

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  24. Adrienne ShubinJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    FF,

    The pine nut cookies look delicious. Did you make them up or follow a recipe? I'm guessing you made them up because you are so super creative.

    Black Swan does linger on the mind, does it not?

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  25. The Distressed MotherJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    My plan is to do absolutely nothing. Except turn the air-con on. I've just had two days back at work after six weeks holidays, and it's nearly killed me.

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Australia Day inTownsville? DeJetlagging! 50 hours from London to Townsville - errrrrrggggghhhhh!
    I HATE the jetlag!
    Good to be home though, and to be able to read FF daily again now that I have full time internet.
    Louise
    xxx

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  27. cocoliniJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Those airfreight issues get you every time. Highway robbery. Subscribing is the only way to go when it comes to your favourite mags. My niece bought my sister elephantastic for Christmas and of course now I want it too. It is a seriously fabulous pink. We are all fans of your blog.......... For Australia Day we are being frightfully original and having a BBQ with friends. I do have the Aussie Flag bunting on our front deck and it has given our house a bit of a nautical look, which I kind of like.

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  28. Carly FindlayJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Dear FF!
    I am going to an Australia Day / Hottest 100 BBQ. Going to action some caramel sauce for the pineapple soon.
    Happy Aus Day to you too.
    I received an Aus Day award yesterday - pics on my blog :)
    Keep well xx

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  29. Annie ~ Red Roses and CrystalJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Hello FF
    I am doing sod all today other than sit in front of a cooling fan and devour home decorating mags.
    Hope you are relaxing and enjoying the day.
    xx

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  30. PaddyJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Dear FF, I worked today. Exhibit A will be page three tomorrow. Also the bargain blog is back. I wonder if I might point that out, considering I am a faithful, besotted follower and I'm sure my blog is much more under-appreciated than yours.
    http://blogs.news.com.au/couriermail/shopsmart/

    PS: I bought something for 50 per cent off at Oroton today. It's nearly my birthday anyway.

    It and Ralph Lauren were going off. Quite unseemly really.

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  31. Sister WolfJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    That's a beautiful shade. I want it. xoxoxo

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