Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Mini Quiche

What's for brunch this weekend? How about a take on a quiche, instead of baking one big one, bake (crustless, nice and light) individual cupcake sized quiches.

Got this tip from my sis! *Thanks hermana!

What you need;
- Vegetables like; Onion, leek, tomato
- Aged cheese like Old Amsterdam Gouda and some meatiness like Salami (if you desire)
- 4 eggs (for 6 muffins)
- Splash of milk or heavy cream 

1. Cook the vegetables till the onions and leek are glazed add some spices (I added cuban spice mix) 

2. Whisk the eggs and the cream or milk add some salt & pepper then add the veggies

3. Pour mixture into buttered cupcake pan (2/3 full)

4. Add your meat and your cheese (I cut out circles, but you can use grated cheese as well)

5. Bake in the oven at 180*C, for about 12-17 mins  

Et Voila! Mini quiche is served! Bon Appétit! 

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Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Worldly Bruschetta

What's for lunch this weekend? How a bout a trip around the world with 2 easy but different bruschetta's.

What you need;
Garlic Olive oil
Salt&pepper
El Italiano;
-Plump tomatoes 
-Fresh basil
-Balsamico
-Grated Parmesan (optional, to top off)
La Mexicana;
-Avocado
-Spring onion
-Koriander 
-Lime juice

1. Brush some garlic olive oil on rustic bread and put in the oven until toasty. (if you don't have garlic olive oil, use regular olive oil and rub a fresh garlic clove over the toast once it comes out of the over !don't over-rub!)

2. Chop all ingredients for both bruschetta's and mix

3. Scoop some of the mix on top of each toast

Et Voila! Bon appétit!

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Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Sunday Brunch

Happy Sunday everybody! It's time to stay in bed and cozy up. 

Get out of your regular breakfast routine and change it up by serving your coffee in reused glass jars. And instead of regular cheese mix it up with brie and jelly and old Amsterdam gouda cheese with candied ginger, YUM!!

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DIY Xmas Gifts; Chai Tea Mix

One thing I usually crave when it's cold or rainy outside is Chai latte! 

My friend and I where all about the chai lattes last summer. I tried different brands and different chai lattes (I have discovered my fav now), but why not make your own mix?!

The awesome thing about making it yourself is that you can make it as peppery or as cinnamony as you like! (I prefer more star anise and cinnamon then pepper and ginger) 

What you need;
-Cinnamon sticks
-Star anise
-Cloves
-Cardamom  
Optional;
-Dried ginger
-Peppercorn

1. Crush the cardamom, star anise and cloves 
2. With a meat hammer, smash the cinna-sticks
Note; Do not over crush, it's nice to see the shape of the spices

3. Mix it all together in a mason jar

When gifting, give paper tea bags (find them at a special tea store or a bamboo basket, find this in china town or asian store)

Et Voila! Your DIY Chai mix! 

Serve with with boiling water or cook a spoon full of spices with milk for a Chai Latte! 

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Playing Tea...

My friends know me too well and that's a good thing :)

Playing with my new birthday gifts, I got this sweater (H&M) and the earrings (Mango), the polkadot bowl (from a market) the macrons (Pompadour, Amsterdam) and the antique tea cup (thrifted especially for me, by my friend). Thanks a bunch ladies, I love it all!! 

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High Tea with a twist....

Some snapshots of my "High tea with a twist" party.

Thanks for coming and all the wonderful gifts ladies! I had a blast! 

Top; Carrot cupcakes by Van Ness Cupcakes (check her Facebook page "here")

Bottom; Craft table where the girls got to paint their own tea cup

Top; Spiced nuts and olives

Bottom; Pumpkin soup in a box

 Top; Pink and White Sangria

Bottom;  Cucumber sandwiches and hummus&roasted bell pepper crostini's

Playing Tea with my new antique tea cups and my bestie

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High tea birthday brunch

 Last weekends pictures of my friends birthday brunch. As you walk in the room you'd get a overdose of pink cuteness and a delicious sweet smell of yummie cakes and such awaiting us. Sipping on mimosas at 12 in the afternoon (it's Saturday, it's allowed) and tunes of Lana del Rey playing in the back ground (which turned into a big random mix tape)  

Some of the treats catered by my personal favorite bakery "Bakken met Passie" and others home-made by the birthday girl herself, it was all scrumptious and a big success 

 Mimosa's and birthday cheers

 The birthday girl and I

 How to wear striped pants; Take cue from these stylish ladies

-pair black and white stripes with a bright color like turquoise 

-or toughen it up with black ankle booties and a leather jacket 

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XO

DIY - Photo Frame Tray {Video}

Here is DIY video on how to transform a photo frame into a little tray. I love to drink coffee or tea and even if it's just for myself I'd like it to look cute :) This photo frame size is a perfect personal tray. Or use it on your vanity for your perfume bottles or jewelry. Hope you like the video!! XO

Home made Spreads, yumm

Hi lovely readers, for the girls night I hosted a few weeks ago I made some spreads from scratch to snack on while crafting. I made 3 different spreads, a fig spread, oven-dried tomato topping and a walnut and roasted pepper spread. It is quite easy to make and it looks a lot fancier then just a cheese platter. 

The fig spread

Ingredients;

+/- 6 figs (cut in parts)

2 tablespoons red wine

2 table spoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons water

2 fresh lemon peels 

Put everything to simmer on a medium-low heat, stir a bit till thickened. Let it cool (you could cut figs even smaller)

The tomato topping

-Tomatoes

-Fresh thyme

-Yummie olive oil

Cut the tomatoes in parts, lay on a oven sheet, crush salt over them and let it sit for 15 mins. pop them in the oven (180*C) till dried but yet juicy. It differs with different kinds of tomatoes so just keep an eye on it ;) Put them in a bowl when done, drizzle some good olive oil over it and chopped fresh thyme.

The walnut and roasted pepper spread

Toasted walnuts

Lemon juice

Walnut oil

Olive oil

Roasted red bell pepper 

Fresh chopped parsley

Unfortunately I winged this one, so I can't give exact measures. Put all of the above, minus the parsley in the food processor. Move into bowl and spoon through the chopped parsley.

Fresh parsley from my herb garden

Et voila! They are nice to eat on crostini's with charcuterie and cheeses like prosciutto and soft goat cheese. Enjoy! XO