Number 3

Welcome!

So, to make my third blog post I thought I would share 3 of my favourite things with you...

Now the obvious things to say are Mathew, Michael and Morgan - I love my 3 boys more than anything, but they are not the focus of my blog today (however they do show that good things come in 3's! hehe)

The wonderful Ellen

1. The Ellen Degeneres Show. 

I'm not sure if you all watch it (in the UK it's on Really at 4:00pm every week day) but I honestly think you should - it should be compulsory viewing, like your 5 a day! This talk show is so brilliant. Ellen is funny, heart warming and her values are what everyone should live by. She is completely selfless and helps so many people it's unreal! I laugh and cry along with her audience most days and have even been known to dance along with her top of the show dance (don't tell anyone!!). Above all else she makes me happy and want to be a better person - that is why I love her. This also leads on nicely to...

The gorgeous Rosie and Sophia-Grace

2. Sophia Grace and Rosie. 

These two gorgeous little girls are from Essex, England and rose to stardom on YouTube after their mum uploaded them singing and dancing (OMG what a voice for an 8 year old) to a Nicki Minaj song. Ellen flew them out to LA after seeing the video and they have been world famous ever since. They are unbelievably cute and every time I see them on the show they make me so happy! So far they have had over 100 million views on YouTube! Ellen invited them to be her red carpet correspondent's at the Grammy's and the American Music Awards, and even more amazing - the stars were excited to see them and knew who they were! Enjoy their cuteness!

A set I created for spring

3. Polyvore. 

This is a website I discovered a few months ago and have been addicted to ever since (It has felt like my own little secret so be pleased I am sharing this with you! heehee). This site makes me feel like a fashionista! When you click on create you can access every single website (home-wears included) and create your own going out outfit, or party outfit, or date outfit ( I could go on...). You can use their resources to create your style from the underwear to the accessories - It is a girl's best friend! Once you have created your images you can share them on many other sites. You can also follow some of the biggest names in fashion and get hints and tips on their style. Trust me once you have created your first outfit you will never shop in the same way again!!

I hope you have like me 3 things, please feel free to comment with yours!

Finally before I sign off on post number 3, I would just like to say that it is National Banana Bread day - yes it is a real thing, and so I thought I would share with you my favourite banana cake recipe and the blog that informed me of this day (not that I need another excuse to make cake!)

My 'One slice isn't enough!' Banana Cake - 

(This should make a good 7" tin cake)

Ingredients:

10ounces of self raising flour, sieved

8ounces of cooking margarine (or butter cut into small cubes if you want it to be truly scrumptious)

4 eggs, beaten

8ounces of golden caster sugar (normal is fine if you can't get it)

2 extremely ripe banana's, mashed to a pulp

Method:

1. Pre heat your oven to 180deg (160 fan assisted).

2a). If you have a mixer (Kenwood, food processor, Magi-mix etc.) - add all the ingredients into the bowl and mix slowly, using a last lick on the edges every now and then to make sure all the ingredients has been included.

2b). If you haven't got a mixer - add the sugar then the butter into a bowl and mix with a spoon or your hands until all combined. Then add the flour bit by bit and mix to incorporate. Add the beaten egg and mix thoroughly. Finally add the mashed banana, and mix for the final time.

3. Pour into a 7" non stick and greased or greased and lined tin. 

4. Tap the base of the tin on your wok surface to release any air pockets then place in your oven for around 30 minutes, but use your judgement - if you prick it with a cocktail stick and it comes out clean then it's ready.

5. Put your feet up with a nice cup of tea and enjoy a slice... and another... and, well you can see how I'm now having to eat healthily!! :D

MMM I  ♥  banana cake!

The fabulous website I mentioned is Buns In My Oven and she has many, many more banana recipe's for you all to enjoy.

Chow for now!

:) x