Simple Pleasures.

Take time to enjoy the simple pleasures that surround you. It will make a big difference to your day. I decided to make some butternut soup today. The weather is getting colder and there is nothing nicer than a big bowl of smooth velvety warm soup to really give you a great big hug.

Homemade Butternut Soup. ( my recipe )

1 butternut peeled and cut into chunks.

1 onion peeled and sliced

1 potato, peeled and cubed

1 clove of garlic crushed

About a litre of chicken stock.

A pinch of chilli powder

Salt and Pepper to taste.

Lightly fry the onion and garlic in a little oil until soft. 

Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 30 - 45 minutes until the butternut is soft. 

Blend until smooth . 

Season to taste and enjoy. 

You can add some double cream or creme fraiche if you wish.

This is one of my simple pleasures I enjoy. A few other which might inspire you are :-

• Putting one clothes straight from the dryer  - warm and snuggly.
• Slipping into bed and enjoying the feel and smell of fresh, crisp bed sheets.
• Making someone smile.
• Lying snuggled in bed listening to the rain on the window.
• The smell of freshly brewed coffee.
• Chocolate cake.
• A Family Cuddle.

Having a busy time at the moment - christmas gift plans are in full swing. Will put some more details up when I have goods to show. There is also Halloween around the corner too - so I might try ghoulish treats or two. Bonfire night and birthdays and I was worried I wouldn't have anything to do when the children were at school.