Heart

Being a lady of leisure affords me plenty of time for things that others may not see as such a treat.  Like spending hours looking for pretty things to fill my house up with.  This morning, on my usual hunt, I came across this darling milk jug.  Milk jugs have been a favourite of mine for a while now.  It may not make sense to anybody, but that's ok.  This little jug is from kamers vol geskenke.   The red heart automatically gives it extra points.  But, what really got to me was the message on it.  "My head says, Who Cares?  But then my heart whispers, you do, stupid".  How wonderfully true of everyday life.  How often do we try to convince ourselves that things don't matter.  That we can shrug bad experiences off like they never happened.  Who cares?  The unavoidable truth is that we do.  Because we have the one thing that makes each of us who we are.  Heart.

Souper

The best kind of recipe is one that inspires you, but still leaves room for you to play.  This is a recipe in the spirit of such inspiration and my love for soup.

Ingredients
- 2 onions, chopped
- 5 cups of vegetables, chopped (I used broccoli, beetroot and carrots)
- 7 cups of water (or enough to cover the vegetables)
- 2 chicken or vegetable stock cubes
- 2 teaspoons of mixed herbs
- half a cup of cream (optional but recommended)
- salt & pepper to taste

Brown the onions in a large bot.  Add the vegetables and brown.  Add water, stock cubes, herbs, salt & pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer until everything is soft - usually about 30minutes.

Blend (add the cream at this stage) & enjoy.

Hearing voices

Over a cup of coffee, many things can be solved.  Even if two friends are far apart.  Emails can speak.  How often do you hear your friends voice when reading emails from her?  Before you know it, the voice in your head, has had a cup or two with you.  Here's to things that keep us going : coffee and great friendships.