Claire's World

Denim Embroidered Dress: Denim Edits With Tu and it's our 23rd Wedding Anniversary.  Happy Friday 🖐. It's our 23rd wedding anniversary today 🥳 and we are both at work. How fun!! We have the evening off together though 😁.

Chestnut Mushroom And Watercress Stroganoff With Giant Wild Rice. Look forward to the change in the season, and the different flavours it brings and enjoy cosy nights in with family, friends and good food!

Baked Pumpkin and Watercress Fondue. Autumn comfort foods with Watercress.

Pepper Dress And How I Would Style It Now.  I love it when Google sends me a notification about some photos from years ago. I noticed these yesterday from wait for it, 6 years ago!! (Rediscover this day: 8 Aug 2013). I was in my late 30s here and my babies were all smaller than me!! Well, my youngest two were!!

Chorizo, Cheese, and Watercress Toastie Anyone? How tasty!?

6-a-Day Smoothie: Back to School with Watercress. Hello friends, so how are you today? Smoothie, anyone? Not only are they simple and speedy to prepare, but they are also packed with essential vitamins and minerals that will give your little ones a much-needed boost throughout the school day.

Red Lace Dress: Motivational Monday.  Hello friends, happy Bank holiday Monday. Just a quick post today sharing some photos from a photoshoot a few years ago with Marisota.

A Walk Around Wollaton Hall In Nottingham. Happy Sunday, would you like to come on a stroll with me around A Walk Around Wollaton Hall In Nottingham? It is such a lovely place to visit. Wollaton Hall is a beautiful Elizabethan country house of the 1580s standing on a small but prominent hill in Wollaton Park, Nottingham, England.

Ginger Pumpkin Pie. A Great Recipe For Autumn And Halloween. Hello friends, so how are you today? We couldn’t resist adding just one sweet recipe, but we think you’ll be pleased we did!  Don’t worry too much about getting rid of all those seeds. Once cooked the roasted pumpkin is pushed through a sieve, to make a silky smooth, spiced filling.   You could also use butternut squash and enjoy ‘pumpkin’ pie all year round.

Beef Pie with Blueberry And Blackcurrant Cordial. How tasty? Fancy trying this recipe out for dinner tonight?

Venice Beach Swing Dress: Over 40 Style Blog. My favourite style of dress: Vintage with a modern twist!! Happy Saturday. Are you ready for the weekend? The weatherman has predicted it red hot here all next week, let's just hope he is right!

How To Make Salmon with Sticky Ginger Sauce. How tasty does this sound? The ginger cordial makes a great base for a teriyaki sauce and served with simply stir-fried broccoli and carrots make a really tasty family meal that’s healthy too.

In The Stripes: Flashback Friday. Don't you just love bright colours? So fun and cheerful.

Chicken with Lime And Lemongrass Sauce. As the temperature drops, the leaves change colour and the nights draw in, take comfort from some NEW, deliciously warming autumnal dishes, from Belvoir Fruit Farms.

Fun and Simple Mini Quiches: Back to School with Watercress. Hello friends, so how are you today?

Kids’ Layered Lunch Pots: Back to School with Watercress. Fancy making some of these Kids’ Layered Lunch Pots? Kids’ Layered Lunch Pots: Back to School with Watercress: Prep time: 10 minutes Makes 2 pots Ingredients: 50g bag watercress 150g macaroni pasta, cooked 1 tin tuna in brine 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 orange pepper, de-seeded and sliced 1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced 1 small tin sweetcorn, drained Salt and pepper Method: Drain the tuna and place into a small bowl. Mix with the mayonnaise and add a little salt and pepper if desired. Take two Kilner jars or other jars with tight fitting lids. Split the cooked pasta between each jar, then follow with the tuna mayonnaise, sweetcorn, and peppers, finally topping with the watercress. Seal the jars and keep them refrigerated for up to 24 hours until needed. Kids’ Layered Lunch Pots: Back to School with Watercress. Recipe courtesy of Watercress. For more recipe inspiration and to find out mor

Healthy Kids’ Bento Box: Back to School with Watercress. Bin the soggy sandwiches and get creative with these wonderful watercress recipes for kids’ lunchboxes.

Lady In Red: Red Summer Dress With Yellow Sandals.  Hello friends, have you had a good weekend? It is all go here as I am doing some decorating. I have noticed over the last few mornings when I get up early that there is a little chill in the air. I hope Autumn is not on its way yet as I have lots of Summer clothes I still need to wear yet!!

Baked Egg Avocado And Watercress Boats. Hello lovelies, so how are you doing? Fancy making some Baked Egg Avocado And Watercress Boats? Great for brunch. Are you looking for some nice and healthy brunch recipes? If so, why not try this recipe for Baked Egg Avocado And Watercress Boats? You might also like a nice and tasty Halloumi And Watercress Brunch Salad too. Baked Egg Avocado And Watercress Boat: Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavours with these Baked Egg Avocado and Watercress Boats. 

Halloumi And Watercress Brunch Salad (Vegetarian). Lazy weekends are the ideal time to make the perfect brunch. So, if you’re looking for a recipe for a leisurely repast, and one that is nutritious and delicious too, these three new watercress recipes are certain to appeal. Halloumi and Watercress Brunch Salad; Baked Egg Avocado Watercress Boats; and Chorizo, Cheese and Watercress Toastie are easy to prepare, quick to cook and are bursting with flavour. Using watercress, grown in flowing spring water in beds from around Hampshire and Dorset, the recipes are nutritious as well as delicious. The peppery leaf contains over 50 essential vitamins and minerals and gram for gram more calcium than milk, more folate than banana, more vitamin c than oranges and more vitamin E than broccoli – it’s the original superfood. But what makes watercress especially good for brunch is that its packed full of antioxidants, ideal to mop up the free radicles produced as a result of the night before!

Organic Smoked Salmon With Sweet and Sour Shallots, Radishes And Lemon Scented Olive Oil. Looking for something nice and healthier for lunch or dinner?

Vintage Tea Dress Perfect For Afternoon Tea Week. Hello friends, so how are you today? Do you love a vintage-style swing dress? As I know I do. Perfect for Afternoon Tea Week!  Step Back in Time: Embrace Afternoon Tea Week with Vintage Tea Dresses. This post also contains affiliate links. So this means that if you click on one and make a purchase, I may receive a commission. You will not be charged any additional fees if you purchase through an affiliate link. Affiliate links will be marked with a *. Vintage Tea Dress Perfect For Afternoon Tea Week: Vintage Tea Dress Perfect For Afternoon Tea Week.  The wonderful British custom of afternoon tea is celebrated during Afternoon Tea Week. Which is also a terrific opportunity to get together and catch up with friends or family over a cup of tea and some treats. 

Seven Vintage Afternoon Tea Recipe Ideas #AfternoonTeaWeek Hello friends, today I'm sharing Seven Vintage Afternoon Tea Recipe Ideas from this blog for #AfternoonTeaWeek:

Beautiful Butterflies In The Summer Sun. Hello friends. How are your Summer holidays going so far? I love getting out and about with my camera. Taking photos of anything and everything. I love taking photos of beautiful butterflies. It is not very often I manage to capture pictures of them as they are there one minute and by the time I get my phone out, they are gone. Not this time though as these were around for a while.

Isle Of Wight Muffin Tray Tomatoes With Mozzarella On Bruschetta. Hello, friends, fancy trying this tasty recipe out?  Great for afternoon tea.

How To Celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week At Home. Hello friends, so how are you today? To celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week (12th – 18th August 2019). Simon Bradley, Head Chef at De Vere Cotswold Water Park. A stunning hotel situated amongst the rolling hills of the Cotswolds and surrounded by 152 lakes. It has shared his top tips on how to enjoy the traditional British pastime at home. 

Isle Of Wight Roasted Tomato, Prosciutto And Burrata Spaghetti.   How tasty, yum!!