Cook

A little something to share at all these end-of-year functions!

White Bean Dip

• 2 cans  cannellini beans
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Method

In a food processor, combine the 2 cans of rinsed and drained beans with oil, vinegar and water.  Process until smooth adding more water if needed.  Add rosemary and pulse until combined.  Season and transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra oil.  Serve with a sliced baguette, sliced, brushed with olive oil and toasted lightly.

Create

We just HAD to share this cute Owl Lover printable calender for 2012 from 'My Owl Barn'

...featuring 45 different illustrators - you assign your favourite owls to the months of your choice, download the PDF and print or simply print the owls at a small scale for gift tags, 

tiny art works...you'll be smitten if you love owls!!

Pop over here to make your calender xx

Market Day wrap up!

Well, what a weekend!!

We think you all deserve a gold star for shopping up a storm in 

Adelaide and Melbourne...thanks for making both events lots of fun  :)

News

Adelaide and Melbourne...it's your turn this weekend!

Get your shopping shoes on and join us for some fantastic Christmas shopping,

see you there xx

Shop

If you're in Melbourne this Sunday, you better visit the Mathilda's Christmas 

shopping event at Caulfield Raceway

Make sure you pop by 'nog 'n piep' for that special treasure handmade with love!

See you there  :)

Cook

The clever people over at Danish by Design have shared this recipe with us...

perfect for the lead up to Christmas!

Pebernødder (pepper nuts)

·        250g soft butter

·        250g sugar

·        100 ml Cream

·        1.5 tsp ground ginger

·        1 tsp ground cinnamon

·       1 tsp baking powder

·        1 tsp baking soda

·        1/2 tsp white pepper

·        500 g plain flour


Mix all ingredients and knead until smooth dough. Divide dough into 8 portions. Roll each portion into finger thick sausages and cut each sausage into 1cm pieces. Roll each piece into a ball (the size of a hazelnut). Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes. Makes approx 200 (they will be gone in a flash)

Create

We just couldn't resist sharing this fun idea with you from 'under the table and dreaming'....

perfect for the kids to pose with for some festive photos - 

especially if you like to use your own photo on your Christmas cards!

Click here for the how-to.

Market Day wrap up!

Wow - another bumper weekend with two lovely Mathilda's Market events!!

Thanks to all in Brisbane and Canberra for making the weekend such a success

News

Another jam-packed weekend with Christmas-shopping goodness!!!

Saturday will be Brisbane's turn and Canberra's on Sunday - 

make sure you pop in, we'll be giving away our gorgeous tote bags 

to the first 500 people in the door and 

the line-up of retailers offering stunning products amazes us, so don't miss out!

Shop

Only 2 sleeps to go Brisbane!!

Make sure you pop by 'Meke' for some stunning jewellery, accessories and parties!

Cook

We just had this for tea last night and all four of us had seconds even!!

Chicken and Mushroom Pie

In a frying pan heat a little olive oil and add 1 chopped onion, 1 punnet of chopped mushrooms, a clove of crushed garlic and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Cook until soft, then toss in a shredded BBQ chicken, 1/2 cup stock and 2 tbsp of thick cream.  Cook until thickened then place into a pie tin that you've lined with 6 sheets of filo pastry.  Cover with another 6 sheets of filo pastry and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.  Bake in a 190 degree oven until golden.  

Serve with a summery salad of cos lettuce, fresh corriander, red onion, a diced mango, halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 an avocado...all topped off with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

Create

With the warmer weather upon us...

it's the perfect time to set up a little paddle pool for the backyard!

Market Day wrap up!

What a brilliant day in Perth yesterday!

Thanks to one and all for such a fab market  -

we can't wait to come back next year xx

News

Yay!  

Time to head west and bring Mathilda's Market to lovely Perth this Sunday!

Get started on your Christmas shopping with some of the best and most original designs in Australia...

see you there xx

Shop

Showcasing in Perth this Sunday is 'Jack and Edie'...

if you've been looking for Powell craft in Australia, then look no further!

Cook

Chicken Salad Sandwich 

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 450g boneless, skinless chicken breast (2 small whole breasts)
• 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 Granny Smith apple
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 cup finely diced fennel
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 2 cups halved red seedless grapes
• 6 slices bread
• Olive-oil, cooking spray
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Method

1. Combine salt and pepper in a small bowl. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with half of the salt-pepper mixture; place in the pan. Reduce heat to medium; cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the pan; set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, chives, tarragon, and remaining salt-pepper mixture. Core apple, and dice. Place apple in a medium bowl with lemon juice, and toss to combine. Add fennel, celery, and grapes. Cut reserved chicken into pieces. Add to salad with yogurt dressing; stir to combine. Divide salad among 6 slices bread, and enjoy!

Create

We just adore this sweet idea for a baby shower place card!

Simply plant beans in cracked eggshells, add them to baby-blue or pink teenie pots with some moss or straw.  Then using thin wire, thread through a leaf-shaped place card.

Perfection!