simple

Brownies.

So Bake Off started again last week, god I love this show. Zac isn’t a cake kind of guy but he loves the show too, so we decided to do some baking of our own this weekend. We thought brownies would be the perfect solution to satisfy the baking bug. I found this brownie recipe on Pintrest, it is really simple and easy to make. Find the recipe bellow.

These brownies are quite rich so I thought a simple berry sauce would help cut through the chocolatiness -I think it works really well, maybe even a little Black Forest Gattoesque 😛 Greek yogurt or cream also goes extremely well with these brownies if you want to enjoy them more as a dessert.

brerry brownie brownie pieces

Ingredients

155g unsalted butter

150g sugar

2 eggs

15g cocoa powder

1 tblsp corn flower

3 tblsp pain flower

1/4 bar chopped dark chocolate

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C and line a deep baking tin with paper.

Combine the sugar and butter in a microwave proof bowl and melt in the microwave for 1 minute on a high heat, stir well and leave to cool for 5 minutes.

Add the cocoa powder and vanilla to the butter mix.

Add one egg at a time to the batter and stir with a whisk.

Next combine the plain and corn flour, and baking powder to the batter, to create a thick rich mix.

Carefully fold in the chocolate chunks.

Spread the mixture into the lined baking tin and put in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

;eave to cool for 30 minutes and then cut into 12 pieces.

While the brownies cool make the berry sauce

Ingredients 

100g of frozen/fresh berries

20g sugar

20ml water

Method

Combine all the ingredients in a microwave bowl and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Ta- dah! these are so easy to make.

In Your Clutches.

To take you through into night, everyone needs a clutch for those few key essentials. You can’t go wrong with black. These are my favorites.

clutches

religion clutchOn the left we have a stunning angular clutch by Religion- this is from their Angular Range it is RRP £40 but it is currently £28 on ASOS. This bag is large and its striking shape makes it modern but the black keeps it minimal. I adore this bag, it looks stunning here paired with a wet look pencil skirt but equally it would amazing with a pair of suit trousers and stilettos.

The middle bag is a Matt & Nat Grab Clutch Bag with Zip Compartments, this eco friendly company has mastered ethically bag making. No animals are hurt or
mat and natharmed in the making of these products and their collection of bags make from up cycling and sustainable sources are at the forefront of the currents trends while echoing the hues and textures of nature. I love the grab design, it looks so clean cut. This bag is priced at £65 a little pricey but you are paying for piece of mind and modern design.

asos clutchThe final clutch on the right is so minimal and stunning- a simple fold over, all soft leather bag made by ASOS is priced at £28. I am a real fan of the simplicity of this bag, its more relaxed feel makes it perfect for a lunch date or drinks after work, dress it up or down.
Black leather is every girls staple. All these bags are available from ASOS. Happy shopping!

http://www.asos.com/women/bags-purses/cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=8730&via=top

The Big Black Bag.

The black bag is every girls staple. Its more wearable than the little black dress- the black bag can accompany anything from jeans and a T shirt on weekends to work to a night out. I just wanted to talk you through my favorites right now. With the black bag you need to consider what makes it different from other bags- think different textures something that breaks up the shape.

For everyday- Go Big. Think Tote, Shoppers, Box bags. Keep it black but consider contrasting leather with suede, gold or silver finishes and consider croc- a popular texture for the season.

best of big

From left to right. First we have River Island Suede and Leather Shopper bag £45. I love the croc suede, you don’t often see it, also the luggage tag adds a relaxed feel perfect for the weekend. Next along is Zip Top City Bag by ASOS £32- the all over crock makes it stylish and sophisticated, the gold finishes and boxy style make it perfect from the office. Next along is Pieces Tote bag in Contrast Black with Strap Detail £40, the perfect bag to wear on your shoulder suitable for any occasion and a good size for all your must haves. And finally Mango Hobo Bag £34.99- the most relaxed bag of them all but the slouchy nature is dressed up with the contrast black nylon with leather front pocket, perfect for Monday all the way through to Sunday.

black bags

For anyone living a busy life these bags are perfect. Keep everything you could ever need to get you through the day close at hand.

All these bags are available from ASOS.

http://www.asos.com/women/bags-purses/cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=8730&via=top