Thrifty Terrace

Today we got the keys to our very first house, eeek!

It's a bit of a 'project'...

With some crazy wallpaper...

Questionable fireplaces...

And some asbestos thrown in for good measure...

Or as the estate agent described it, 'in need of modernisation'. So watch this space for thrifty house renovation at our new 'Thrifty Terrace'!

Instagram Challenge- Week Ten

64. New pedals for my cycling to work adventure (I've pinched Dave's bike- a most thrifty move as it saves me buying a new one as mine is too heavy for the daily commute, but Dave's bike has those frightening ones with toe caps. This would end in me wobbling off at traffic lights, so I think these are a wise investment!)

65. Potatoes gifted from a lovely friend's allotment

66. Hehe- but in all seriousness I must get my eyes checked- this is a great reminder

67. My future project- flats conversion (maybe if I win the lottery?)

68. New poster to attract samba recruits

69. Blueberry muffins

70. Supporting Team GB from the living room!

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July's Seasonal Recipe: Blueberry Muffins

More muffins to follow on from June's seasonal muffin recipe, but this time with yummy seasonal blueberries. This recipe is from Nigella- see here for the original.

Blueberry Muffins
Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients
280g self-raising flour
60g caster sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
4 tbsp butter, melted
175ml milk
1 pack of blueberries (use Value/Basics ones as you can't taste any difference in muffins)
Pinch of salt

1. Wash and drain the blueberries, roll in a light coating of flour wrap in a tea towel and set aside to dry completely.

2. Preheat the oven to 210℃/425℉/Gas Mark 7. Line a muffin tin with 12 cases.


3. Sift the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder into a large bowl.


4. In a separate bowl beat the eggs, then add the melted butter and the milk.


5. Add the liquid ingredients into the flour mix and stir 10-15 times- do not over-stir or the muffins will become tough.


6. Fold in the blueberries and spoon into the muffin cases bake in the centre of the pre-heated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden and well-risen.

7. Remove and leave to cool for as long as you can resist!