In preparation for my first day I decided it was time to get
back into baking some healthy snacks and first on the list were zucchini
muffins. One of my favourite snacks to
have mid morning I try and keep these more like mini quiches than a muffin
using at least 4 eggs mixed with milk and just a little self raising flour,
around two tablespoons, to add to the grated zucchini, carrot, cheese and bacon
that makes this a flavour sensation. These managed to last less than a week and I
have sadly been too exhausted, maybe a little lazy haha, to make another batch
so it has been carrot and celery sticks for my snacks since then.
Two weeks in and I still cannot believe that I have been
able to work for a national sporting team with athletes that are representing
their country at the highest possible level.
Even though I don’t know who any of the players are (and let me tell you
that has led to a few embarrassing moments!) I jumped at the opportunity to
check out the change rooms prior to the first game of the series against New
Zealand. The work that goes into getting
the rooms ready for a game is amazing!
To say a little thank you the following week and perhaps to try and avoid some afternoon boredom I decided to give macaroons a try. Wow never again will I attempt to cook something without the correct equipment. Who would have though a piping bag makes such a difference but they turned out to be massive plus I am not sure I made them properly in the first place. They tasted ok and I still took them into work and reports were that they tasted great, but if I ever attempt these again there will need to be a few extra purchases prior to attempt number two. Maybe I am a little hard on myself but I am still going to call these my macaroon disaster as I thought they were an epic fail!
To say a little thank you the following week and perhaps to try and avoid some afternoon boredom I decided to give macaroons a try. Wow never again will I attempt to cook something without the correct equipment. Who would have though a piping bag makes such a difference but they turned out to be massive plus I am not sure I made them properly in the first place. They tasted ok and I still took them into work and reports were that they tasted great, but if I ever attempt these again there will need to be a few extra purchases prior to attempt number two. Maybe I am a little hard on myself but I am still going to call these my macaroon disaster as I thought they were an epic fail!
My second week flew and after working 11 days straight I was
so exciting to not only have a sleep in but also have the opportunity to go to
the South Africa game. Lucky for me one of my friends from home who is
currently living and working in London also had the weekend off and decided to
come visit. Probably not Maree’s idea of
an ideal girls weekend, although she did prove me wrong with her barracking
skills, we were both so excited to be having a weekend together. Apart
from spending our Sat at the game we also ventured to a farmers market that is
a about a 20minute walk from my flat. It
was a great little market with lots of cheeses, vegies and fresh meats, I think
I will be heading back there again one weekend to try some cooking with some
fresh local produce. Our weekend sadly came to an end but not before she helped
me out in the kitchen cooking a delicious dinner. After testing out a lot of salmon recipes I
couldn’t let her leave without giving her a taste of oven baked salmon on a bed
of sweet potato with a tomato and avocado salsa. I must say I am now perfecting the cooking
time of the salmon and have discovered that it is always best to undercook the
salmon that overcook it, not more than 12minutes in the oven and it’s a winner.
As I am settling into my routine and life here I have just
signed up for a netball team and hopefully will be playing my first game
tomorrow night which I am very excited about.
Until next time, have a wonderful day and keep smiling xx
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