Since we last spoke a lot has happened. Before we get to that though, I just want to say that I am working on our next book chat as we speak and it will be coming soon. I think you will enjoy it. To fill in the gap I decided to bring you THREE recipes that work really well together. I hope that wets your appetites for now. I absolutely promise when you see me you will get to see what the Dickens’ is going on.
7th April 2024
When we saw each other last I was about to go and see the amazing Paul Weller with my wonderful Mum and my gorgeous Personal Assistant Nicki. I am so glad we went. The week before the show I was due to have my operation and it was postponed. We were all so tired we didn’t want to go but we did. He was amazing. It was at The Lighthouse in Poole in the Concert Hall. He did all the classics. I thought much of his music but I did! We had a really great time. I have rediscovered and fallen in love with Paul Weller.
Paul used to be in a band called The Style Council, as lead vocalist and songwriter. He was guitarist in The Jam before that. When we saw him he did a mixture of his own solo songs and songs from his time with both bands in 1982 and 1977. He is responsible for creating hits like, That’s Entertainment and You Do Something To Me along with many others! I love songs like She and Broken Stones. He has still got the ability to fill you with energy and chill you out at the same time.
I was honestly in awe at how beautiful he sounded! Paul turned my frown upside down.
Here are some videos and photos from the evening
That’s Entertainment
You Do Something To Me
Paul Weller
Next time we chat I will tell you all about my 25th birthday. I know right. That sounds so strange to say and write down.
That’s a lot of entertainment. Would you like to follow me through to the kitchen where I can show you three great recipes that are a trio meant for each other.
Recipe 1
7 Minute Protein Brownies
Song
Stick Season by Noah Khan
Date Made
11th April 2024
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Microwave
Ingredients
1 banana
1 egg
1 and ½ teaspoons cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 scoop of vanilla whey protein
Method
1. Mix all the ingredients together until there are no lumps and put in the microwave for approximately two and a half minutes at 800W
Hatty and Georgie’s Tip – Use an Air Fryer instead of a microwave to get a nice crispy texture around the edge!
If you want see the original recipe video look below or follow @mathew_macnabb on Instagram
The next recipe is great for a topping.
Recipe 2
Chickpea Nutella
Song
Broken Stones by Paul Weller
Date Made
10th April 2024
Equipment
Blender
Refrigerator
Ingredients
1 can (1 ½ cup) chickpeas, drained
1 ½ cup vegan milk (Hatty’s tip -why not try cashew milk?)
1 cup vegan chocolate chips
5 medjool dates
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
¼ teaspoon pink salt (Hatty’s Tip – we used normal salt)
Method
1.Blend everything until you have a very creamy. Taste it for sweetness. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick
2.Place in the refrigerator to set
Hatty’s Thoughts
These two recipes together make real magic. I am amazed by how smooth the Chickpea Nutella goes and how nutty it tastes without proper nuts in it. I really love it. When me and Georgie made the 7 Minute Brownies, we didn’t know about the Chickpea Nutella. I promise you it elevates the new and dizzy heights.
If you want to see the full Instagram post follow @vegan.tips.channel.
Or you can follow the link below
The third and final recipe to complete this fabulous trio of recipes is a drink that could go in the Chickpea Nutella as the milk element if you wished!
Recipe 3
Homemade Cashew Milk
Song
Glow by Ella Henderson
Date Made
10th April 2024
Equipment
Bowl
Blender
Refrigerator
Ingredients
120g raw cashew nuts
1 litre water
A pinch of sea salt
2 pitted dates (optional)
Method
1. Soak the raw cashew nuts in a covered bowl of water overnight
2. The next day, drain off and discard the soaking liquid. Place the soaked cashews in a high-speed blender, along with the measured fresh water and sea salt, then blend for 1 minute. You can also add a couple of pitted dates to the blender, if you want a touch of sweetness.
3. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Hatty’s Thoughts
The combination of cashews and dates gives this milk a nice thickness and nutty sweet texture. It feels like a cooling drinking yogurt. It would be beautiful for a morning pick me up.
Left Chickpea Nutella, Right Homemade Cashew Milk
This third and final recipe comes from a book called Plant-Powered Beauty by Amy Galper and Christina Daigneauet.
Here is the recipe for the Homemade Cashew Milk on page 30.
Now, I hope you have enjoyed today’s recipes. I just have a little adding to do.
All together the Yum Stars add up to….
Recipe 1 4 Yum Stars
Recipe 2 5 Yum Stars
Recipe 3 3 Yum Stars
Yun Stars added together = 12
It’s almost time to say goodbye. I just want to say that when we see each soon we will chat about the differences between a Classic novel and a modern retelling of that story.
If you enjoyed today’s recipes keep your eyes opened for more and tell me what you think in the comments.
See you in the Reading Corner for the next Chapter.
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