To do this I am adding a badge to my blog letting people know that I am a dementia friend.
Click the link below to find out more and share with others.
Until next time
Take care
Sam
Etsy link
Thursday, 12 March 2015
A Look Inside.... being a dementia friend
Yesterday I made a pledge to complete an action which will increase awareness of dementia.
To do this I am adding a badge to my blog letting people know that I am a dementia friend.
Click the link below to find out more and share with others.
Until next time
Take care
Sam
To do this I am adding a badge to my blog letting people know that I am a dementia friend.
Click the link below to find out more and share with others.
Until next time
Take care
Sam
Monday, 9 March 2015
Namfas Crafts
I have been surrounded by shiny things all day today and its been great!
These beautiful earrings have gone like hot cakes. It seems that the people of Derby are liking the purple/pink hues this year.
I was hoping to have my delivery from Austria in time for todays sale however it wasnt meant to be. The next sale I have will include some stunning post earrings with the same high quality Swarovski crystals I use for my dangle heart earrings.
Quite a few people asked to buy the picture frame I made to display the online shop, I am planning to make some in the near future.
These beautiful earrings have gone like hot cakes. It seems that the people of Derby are liking the purple/pink hues this year.
I was hoping to have my delivery from Austria in time for todays sale however it wasnt meant to be. The next sale I have will include some stunning post earrings with the same high quality Swarovski crystals I use for my dangle heart earrings.
Quite a few people asked to buy the picture frame I made to display the online shop, I am planning to make some in the near future.
Sunday, 8 March 2015
Tasty Treats - Scones
With Mothers Day just a week away, what do you have planned?
Spending time to create something and then being able to eat your creation is bound to be winner.
Scones are easy to make and delicious whilst still warm, covered with jam and cream.
Ingredients:
75g (2 1/2 oz) butter, chilled and cut into cubes, plus extra for greasing
350g (12oz) self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
1 1⁄2 tsp baking powder
30g (1oz) caster sugar
75g (2 1⁄2 oz) sultanas
about 150ml (5fl oz) milk
2 large eggs, beaten
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C/425°F/Gas 7). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. Make a light crumbly dough: Put the flour and baking powder into a large chilled mixing bowl. Add the cubes of butter, keeping all the ingredients as cold as possible. Rub the butter in lightly and quickly with your fingertips until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and sultanas.
3. Pour 100ml (31⁄ 2fl oz) of the milk and all but 2 tablespoons of the beaten egg into the flour mixture. Mix together with a round-bladed knife to a soft, but not too sticky dough, adding a bit more milk if needed to mop up any dry bits of mixture in the bottom of the bowl.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, lightly knead just a few times only until gathered together, then gently roll and pat out to form a rectangle about 2cm (3⁄4in) deep.
5. Cut out as many rounds as possible from the first rolling with a 6cm (21⁄2in) cutter (a plain cutter is easier to use than a fluted one) and lay them on the baking sheet, spaced slightly apart. Gather the trimmings, then roll and cut out again. Repeat until you have 10 scones.
6. Brush the tops of the scones with the reserved egg. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until risen and golden. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
TIPS FOR GREAT SCONES
Scones need a light touch or they can become tough and heavy, so handle them as little as possible. Roll them out quite thickly to start with; they never rise as much as you think they will. As the
dough is quite deep, dip the cutter in flour before cutting out each scone to prevent the dough from sticking to it.
Having the recipe now gives you time to practice so you can deliver the perfect batch to your loved ones next Sunday.
Take care
Sam
Spending time to create something and then being able to eat your creation is bound to be winner.
Scones are easy to make and delicious whilst still warm, covered with jam and cream.
75g (2 1/2 oz) butter, chilled and cut into cubes, plus extra for greasing
350g (12oz) self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
1 1⁄2 tsp baking powder
30g (1oz) caster sugar
75g (2 1⁄2 oz) sultanas
about 150ml (5fl oz) milk
2 large eggs, beaten
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C/425°F/Gas 7). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. Make a light crumbly dough: Put the flour and baking powder into a large chilled mixing bowl. Add the cubes of butter, keeping all the ingredients as cold as possible. Rub the butter in lightly and quickly with your fingertips until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and sultanas.
3. Pour 100ml (31⁄ 2fl oz) of the milk and all but 2 tablespoons of the beaten egg into the flour mixture. Mix together with a round-bladed knife to a soft, but not too sticky dough, adding a bit more milk if needed to mop up any dry bits of mixture in the bottom of the bowl.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, lightly knead just a few times only until gathered together, then gently roll and pat out to form a rectangle about 2cm (3⁄4in) deep.
5. Cut out as many rounds as possible from the first rolling with a 6cm (21⁄2in) cutter (a plain cutter is easier to use than a fluted one) and lay them on the baking sheet, spaced slightly apart. Gather the trimmings, then roll and cut out again. Repeat until you have 10 scones.
6. Brush the tops of the scones with the reserved egg. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until risen and golden. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
TIPS FOR GREAT SCONES
Scones need a light touch or they can become tough and heavy, so handle them as little as possible. Roll them out quite thickly to start with; they never rise as much as you think they will. As the
dough is quite deep, dip the cutter in flour before cutting out each scone to prevent the dough from sticking to it.
Having the recipe now gives you time to practice so you can deliver the perfect batch to your loved ones next Sunday.
Take care
Sam
Friday, 6 March 2015
Namfas Crafts
My Mobile 'factory'
All packed and ready to go on Monday morning. I have managed to grab myself a table top to sell some of my favourite things..... Swarovski crystal earrings.
I will be on level 5 outside the restaurant of the Royal Derby hospital from 10 am until around 4pm, or until there is nothing left!
I have roughly 100 pairs of earrings, different colours shapes and sizes. Following a preview today I am hoping that Monday will be a success and I can hand out some cards for my website.
For the next 5 minutes at least, these are my favourite colour.
Take a look at my website and let me know which is your favourite.
Until tomorrow take care
Sam
Thursday, 5 March 2015
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Inspiring moments
Today as I picked up my Derby Telegraph from the door mat I noticed a small advert asking us to tell them about our heroes.
Turning to page 25 I was met with a call to celebrate the people we share our wonderful city with.
With several categories to choose from I began to wonder who would get my vote?
What qualities do these people have and how can I learn from them to become more inspiring myself.
Sometimes the smallest of gestures can brighten a whole day.
A great example being: someone I work with today helped someone with directions. To accompany a thank you they added ' you have a lovely smile'
The impact those simple words had were far greater than the effort it took to say them.
If we took the time to say the little things more often how would that shape the rest of someones day?
What would be the impact of taking the time to recognise someone as your hero and celebrating that?
Take a look here at the conditions
Derby Community Champions
Until tomorrow
Take care
Sam
Turning to page 25 I was met with a call to celebrate the people we share our wonderful city with.
With several categories to choose from I began to wonder who would get my vote?
What qualities do these people have and how can I learn from them to become more inspiring myself.
Sometimes the smallest of gestures can brighten a whole day.
A great example being: someone I work with today helped someone with directions. To accompany a thank you they added ' you have a lovely smile'
The impact those simple words had were far greater than the effort it took to say them.
If we took the time to say the little things more often how would that shape the rest of someones day?
What would be the impact of taking the time to recognise someone as your hero and celebrating that?
Take a look here at the conditions
Derby Community Champions
Until tomorrow
Take care
Sam
Tuesday, 3 March 2015
Hi Ho
Paying the bills....
I have been given an opportunity to take the skills I use at work and offer these for free to members of the public.
Take a look online at the 'our peoples coach' website and learn about what coaching is and what it can do for you.
If you are shopping in Derby this Saturday keep an eye out for us and bag yourself a free 10 minute coaching session from a qualified coach.
Give yourself a gift of time, 10 minutes, to think about what you can achieve.
Your worth it!
'Imagine what you could do if you could do what you imagine'
I have been given an opportunity to take the skills I use at work and offer these for free to members of the public.
Take a look online at the 'our peoples coach' website and learn about what coaching is and what it can do for you.
If you are shopping in Derby this Saturday keep an eye out for us and bag yourself a free 10 minute coaching session from a qualified coach.
Give yourself a gift of time, 10 minutes, to think about what you can achieve.
Your worth it!
'Imagine what you could do if you could do what you imagine'
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