Recipe: Apple Roses

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If you're anything like me and you spend too much time on Pinterest then you have most certainly seen the recipe for Apple Roses floating around! If I'm honest I always saw it and put it in the too hard basket until I saw this video from Tip Hero:

Sunday we had planned for a picnic in the park and so I thought it time to try this recipe out!
I changed a few of the steps and ingredients mainly due to differences in degrees (Australia vs. America) and microwave cooking times. 

What you need:

• 4 apples (cored and halved - leave skin on)
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 3 Tbsp fruit preserves (I used apricots as the recipe suggested)
• 2 Tbsp of water
• 1 sheet of puff pastry (I thawed two incase of mistakes)
• Cinnamon (as much, or as little, as you want)

Method: 

1. Thaw pastry 
2. Core and halve the apples. Then finely cut into slithers. 
3. Add to bowl and fill with water so the apples are just covered. Add juice of half a lemon. 
4. Microwave for 3 minutes. I actually microwaved for 6 minutes. I think this is touch and go depending on your microwave. You want the apples to be soft enough to roll and slightly browner than you what you began with.
5. Cut your pastry into 5-6 sections.
6. Add preserve and water to bowl. Mix until it has a thin sauce consistency. 
7. Spread preserve on pastry, then put your apple slices down. Sprinkle with cinnamon. 
8. Roll up and place into muffin tray. Make sure that you, not your partner, oils the tray. My partner oiled the tray to "help" and unfortunately some of the apple roses got a bit stuck...lesson learnt! haha.
9. Bake for 35-45 minutes at 190 degrees.

Here are my before and after photos!

Here is another snap from the picnic at New Farm Park on Sunday. The weather was a bit glum but the Jacarandas were still putting on a full show!

It's safe to say both the apple roses and picnic were a success. I would highly recommend this recipe if you want something gorgeous, easy and tasty!

Have you tried making these or have another easy dessert you love?

Trend Alert - Gladiator Sandals

We've been talking about their arrival for so long and I've found myself repeating "our lace-up, gladiator and simply gorgeous sandals are coming, I PROMISE"! Well we can finally say they've arrived! The trend is in full swing and we we're happy to say we've jumped on board - our way!

Now, I know we want to channel a grecian goddess but we don't want to look like we're on our way to a toga party. Thankfully this season the styles are less chunky, not studded and make you look more like a goddess than a warrior. We've picked three styles that are understated, feminine and affordable!

1. Gladiator Sandal

1. Ellis Gladiator Sandal $59: Shop Now 

2. Black Swing Dress $59.95: Shop Now

3. White Cross Necklace $39: Shop Now

Now these look like they're not for the faint hearted but they're actually comfortable, slimming and versatile. The tan and strapping elongates the leg and pairs back with plenty of colours and prints. The tassels give them a boho vibe so when in doubt think fun prints and relaxed frocks. This style suits the fashion forward woman who doesn't want to overspend on a trend nor be uncomfortable.

2. Lace Up Sandal

1. Morgin Black Lace Up Sandal $59: Shop Now

2. Morgin Tan Lace Up Sandal $59: Shop Now

This style is more for the woman of everyday style! A simpler, and easier to wear shape, the Morgin Lace Up Sandal is a summer staple. These sandals are subtle enough that you can wear with frocks of any style and can dive into the trend without going over board! 

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Now my only task is to make my Ellis Gladiator Sandals look as gorgeous as these little numbers (Found when trawling through Pinterest)! They make me think of long summer days, morroccan markets and holidays to the tropics - I mean if I can't have any of those we can at least have the sandals, right?

Which style would you wear?