ROCIO VIGNE: agosto 2012

10.8.12

One word quiz... and bye again!

Hi everyone,

I leave for vacations so I don't know if I'm going to be able to write daily. I'll try to but can't promise anything. Hope you enjoy these days and hope I will paint during these days, being with my parents always inspires me.

I've found this funny quiz via Meet me at Mikes who found it vía Hazelnuts... who found it at PetalPlum who found it via Bits of Sunshine who got it from Leah! The magic of internet... Join in if you like, just one word answer. I'll do it six months later, I think all my answers will be the same, love routine...

1. Where is your mobile phone? Charging

2. Your hair? Down

3. Your mother? Cooking

4. Your father? Reading

5. Your favourite food? Pizza

6. Your dream last night? Persecution

7. Your favourite drink? Tea

8. Your dream/goal? Painting

9. What room are you in? Office

10. Your hobby? Creating.

11. Your fear? Apathy.

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Madrid

13. Where were you last night? Madrid

14. Something that you aren’t? Unkind.

15. Muffins? Apple

16. Wish list item? Watch

17. Where did you grow up? Madrid

18. Last thing you did? Eating.

19. What are you wearing? Tshirt

20. Your TV? Black.

21. Your pet? None

22. Friends?

23. Your life? Constant.

24. Your mood? Bored

25. Missing someone? Granma

26. Vehicle? Grey

27. Something you’re not wearing? Socks.

28. Your favorite store? Readings.

29. Your favorite color? Purple

30. When was the last time you laughed? Today.

31. Last time you cried? Thursday

32. Your best friend? Jaime

33. One place that I go to over and over? Menorca

34. One person who emails me regularly? Sonia

35. Favorite place to eat? Santander.

Kisses!!!

9.8.12

White pizza dip

Hi everyone,
I don't know if it's because I've discovered this recipe at lunch time, or because I'm begining to feel better with my pregnancy and thinking about food and sweets all the time, but when I read this post at How Sweet Eats I knew I must post it on my blog. It seems to be delicious!!!

1 pint grape tomatoes, tomatoes cut in half

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 (12 ounces) blocks cream cheese, softened

8 ounces mozzarella cheese, freshly grated

8 ounces provolone cheese, freshly grated

1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish

4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves

2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves

1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano leaves

crackers, bread or chips for serving

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then place tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with olive oil and salt, then roast for 20-25 minutes, until bursting. Set aside.

While tomatoes are roasting, mix softened cream cheese with about 7 ounces each of provolone and mozzarella, then and parmesan. Stir in fresh herbs, garlic and roasted tomatoes, mixing well to combine. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe baking dish (mine was 6 x 4 round). Sprinkle with remaining provolone and mozzarella. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately with crackers, chip or toasted bread.

7.8.12

Back from vacations

Hola a todos,
Después de muchos días de vacaciones ya estoy de vuelta. Os he echado de menos después de estar más de dos semanas sin escribir pero allí, en Menorca, no tenía conexión a internet ni fuerzas para abrir el ordenador. Tengo la sensación de que me he pasado la mayor parte de las vacaciones durmiendo, jamás había tenido tanto sueño. El embarazo, el mar y la tranquilidad que reinaba en la casa en la que vivíamos han contribuido bastante a que los peques y yo disfrutáramos de siestas de hasta tres horas y nos levantáramos a las 10 de la mañana, hecho totalmente extraordinario, pues mis hijos son madrugadores por naturaleza, se suelen levantar a las 7.30 todos los días.
Así que he cogido muchas fuerzas para afrontar el resto del año, y también algunos kilos. Las ensaimadas que Jaime nos traía cada mañana para desayunar, los deliciosos helados de avellana de Casa Torres así como las abundantes cenas tan habituales en la familia de Jaime han ayudado un poco. El bebito debe de estar encantado entre tanto azúcar!!!
Este año no he pintado nada en vacaciones pero he aprovechado para sacar algunas fotos de Menorca. También me ha dado tiempo a visitar a Mari, la dueña de Ratolinets donde se venden mis cuadros en Ciudadela, y ya tengo muchos planes para este nuevo curso. Espero poder enviarle nuevas siluetas y cuadros que tengo en mente para el curso 2012-2013. Ya os los iré enseñando en nuevos posts.

De momento os dejo algunas de las fotos que he ido haciendo en Menorca.
Besos y disfrutar del día

Hi everyone,
Back from vacations after more than two weeks at Menorca. I've missed you and I hope you've missed me too. It's been many days without posting but there I didn't have Internet conexion and I was really tired to open the pc. I really needed a full rest. I have the feeling I've passed my whole vacations sleeping. My pregnancy, the sea and the calm of the house where we were living help us to sleep so much, even my kids slept naps of three hours, although they're not used to. So I've come strong enough to face the rest of the year, full of ideas and things to do.
I haven't painted anything during holidays but happily I could visit my friend Mari, from Ratolinets shop, where I sell my paintings in Ciudadela, and I've planned lots of new silhouettes to send her. I hope I'll show you them soon.

I leave you some of the shots I took during these days. Hope you enjoy them.
Kisses

Son Saura beach

Ensaimada, typical cake from Menorca. I love them, my favourite!

Sweets shops, people from Menorca love sweets and cakes.

Details of the house where we were living.

Best café in Ciudadela. I like to have a coffee and ensaimada with my husband, all alone without kids, enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the café. This year couldn't be possible.