9th Birthday Celebrations & A Cute Balloon


March 30, 2015

We had a birthday in the house last week and with thanks to Emily from Emiko Blue we were able to celebrate with the prettiest of party bags and one very cute balloon.

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Sofia turned 9 and asked to take her friends to Skyzone trampoline park here in Sydney.  In my usual attempts to make things a little prettier and girlier we stayed away from the traditional trampoline colours and were thrilled when Emily delivered to us the pretty pink and gold spot party bags and an Eat Cake balloon.

Liv from Jack + Hunter create a cake using the trampoline theme but in the pink, black and gold colours!  So perfect to add a bit more glamour to the party. 

I know a number of people have been searching for perfect online stores to pick up good quality products for their party ever since I closed down my online store and Emiko Blue is perfect for just this.  Emily really does have a beautiful array or high quality products that can be hard to find in Australia.

 To help celebrate Sofia’s birthday Emiko Blue are offering Sweet Style Readers a 20% discount on anything in the store.  All you need to do is enter the code SWEETSTYLE at checkout to receive your discount. This offer is valid until Friday 10th April.

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Photography :: Leanne Ambrogio | Sweet Style
Party Bags & Balloon :: Emiko Blue
Cake :: Jack + Hunter


Cookbook Crush – Cooking for Me and You


March 13, 2015

I have been busy in the kitchen once again and my latest Cookbook Crush is Cooking for Me and You, the latest release from Thermomix.

These delicious Chocolate + Zuccini Mini Loaves were perfect for a recent get together and ever so easy to prepare in the Thermomix that takes the hard work out of anything. You can find the recipe on page 117.  Enjoy!

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Images :: Leanne Ambrogio | Sweet Style


New Puppy Love


March 4, 2015

Wow it is March already!  February for us disappeared in the blink of an eye with the arrival of a new addition to our family in the form of our beautiful new puppy.

We are smitten with our ball of fluff so I just had to share some photos.  His name is Scooter and he is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.  

Here are some photos the weekend we picked him up mid February and the last one is from this past weekend.  Look at that spotty nose! Adorable.

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Images :: Leanne Ambrogio | Sweet Style


Valentines Chocolate Mousse – a healthy spin


January 31, 2015

With Valentines Day just around the corner what better dessert is there to share with your special someone than decadent Chocolate Mousse and today I have the most amazing “healthy” chocolate mousse to share with you.

It is so easy to change a few ingredients around from the traditional chocolate mousse – pipe the mixture into your glass jar – add your strawberry on top and you have a dessert that looks just like the traditional mousse but it is way better for you!

This  recipe was shared with me by my lovely nutritionalist Simone Kopkas from Health Wholistically. The mousse below was created by Dewi from Sweet Bloom Cakes and photographed by me! Enjoy!

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Chai Chocolate Mousse
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Ingredients
  1. 2 ripe avocados
  2. 1 ripe banana
  3. 125ml coconut cream
  4. 1/4 cup cacoa
  5. 1 heaped tbsp chia
  6. 4 tbsp maple syrup
  7. 2 tsp vanilla extract
  8. 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  9. 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  10. 1/2 cardamon (optional)
  11. 1 big pinch celtic sea salt
  12. berries or nuts to serve
Instructions
  1. Put all ingredients except mixed berries in the blender and puree till smooth
  2. If using a thermomix put all ingredients in mixing bowl and combine for 30 seconds on speed 7
  3. Pipe mousse into jars and add a layer of nuts in the middle and berries on top. Chill in fridge for minimum 2 hours before serving
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 Photography :: Leanne Ambrogio | Sweet Style
Dessert :: Dewi | Sweet Bloom Cakes
Recipe :: Simone | Health Wholistically


Cookbook Crush – Quinoa Porridge


January 28, 2015

Time for another installation in my Cookbook Crush series and this time I am showing off yet another breakfast!  Interestingly enough I do tend to eat eggs most mornings for breakfast but on special occasions and when I have a little more time, I will whip up some of this delicious Quinoa Porridge from Lola Berry’s 20/20 Diet Cookbook.  

The recipe can be found on page 30 of Lola’s book and is called the Quinoa and Blackberry Porridge.  I have made a slight change and switched the blackberries for blueberries and the result is just as amazing!  Let me know if you give it a go!  

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Photography :: Leanne Ambrogio | Sweet Style
Book :: Lola Berry | The 20/20 Diet Cookbook
Plate & tea towel :: Country Road