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i bought one from Lidl the other day and have now relapsed into my apple turnover addiction.
an apple turnover is a flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with a jammy apple filling... sometimes with a crunchy sugar topping... and a delightful confectionary!
i became curious about the origin of the apple turnover, and upon some research, discovered that it originated in St. Calais, France in 1630! Known as the chausson aux pommes, legend has it that during an epidemic, the town lady provided flour and apples to lift the peoples spirits. The result?Apple turnovers !
There is an annual event to commemorate this historic event, called the Fete du Chausson aux Pommes... and you WILL be seeing me there next year ! Au Revoir !
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only four shown bc the other two looked a little funky (it is my first time lol and i still have to troubleshoot the pastry not puffing more). and yesterday i made mini spinach feta pinwheels with the other half of the dough and they taste sooo amazing
this is the puff pastry recipe i used, the tarts / pinwheels were just me combining several recipes and eyeballing a bit so i donβt have a coherent recipe to share lol
Jan 6, 2025
iβve been craving them so much lately and if i had a car (and the ability to drive), i would be at an orchard munching on one right now. you can also get them at any grocery story probably, but nothing beats apple cider donuts straight from the apple orchard. i also like throwing one in the microwave for like 10ish seconds to get it extra warm n fluffy :3
Sep 23, 2024
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whether it's the kind you make yourself or the kind you get from the store, it's just endless meal and snack possibilities! i got a pack of cocktail sausages from tesco and used some puff pastry and a little salt and pepper to make a ton of tiny sausage rolls, just popped them in the air fryer for 10ish minutes and immediately had cute little canapes to put in my lunchboxes! i've also tried using that chicken and bacon sandwich filler they have (literally just a mix of chicken breast pieces, bacon and seasoned mayo) to make little greggs style chicken bakes and they banged! i'm sure it would be even better with handmade fillings and puff pastry but making tiny easy pastries to put in my lunchbox has been a fun little addition to my week that i'd really recommend!! best part is you could genuinely put in whatever you wanted - fruits, chocolate, savoury or sweet the choice is yours :D
Feb 5, 2025
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a myth dating from the victorian period, these tiny, decorative glass bottles were wept into by those mourning their loved ones. once the tears collected eventually evaporated, this marked the end of their mourning period.
this myth has been debunked by scientists, with others saying that these bottles were in fact used to store perfumes, but i'm very obsessed with this romantic notion and will be sticking to it!
Feb 18, 2025
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i see solitude as metamorphosis. you need that time in the cocoon to really check in with yourself and the joy of that comes from how you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
sometimes i spend SO much time with myself that i get SO BORED that I HAVE to venture outside of myself. when i say venture, i mean challenging myself in how i self- express which will in turn, nourish my interactions with others when i choose to seek company.
proceeding to create art, but trying new methods. going down youtube rabbit holes of things i am interested in so i can discover new references. cooking a meal without following a recipe and surprising myself. making the space i am in super cosy (candles, snacks on deck, music, blankets) going on long walks and picking up conversations with strangers through shared observations of life around us. watching music festivals/boiler rooms and dancing around my room like a mad man.
once you feel comfortable in being by yourself, you'll be more aware of what you need from your company and when you seek it, you'll be a lot more intentional about it and cherish it even more.
Oct 7, 2024
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*shines bright light in your face*
But WHY do you like what you like?!
Echoing a sentiment from Tyler, the Creator, where he tweeted for people to expand on what they liked about his songs and delve into the WHY (i.e the bridge, chords, riffs)
Truly believe itβs so so important to be able to articulate why things bring us enjoyment, pleasure and giddiness, because that just makes way for one to obsess/ research and learn more about said thing!
This is basically a gratitude post for PI, I just love blagging about what makes this Little Life of Mine more bearable !!!
Sep 27, 2024