Lemon Fluff Up, Wind In The Sails and Life Luxuries
Hello Lovely People!
It is currently school holidays in my neck of the woods and as our youngest is currently in Year 12, it is officially our last ever school holidays. This coming term will be a series of ‘lasts’ for us and this will no doubt bring sadness and happiness all at the same time. Is anyone with me on the Year 12 journey? Love to hear your thoughts.
For me, school holidays look a lot different to what they did a few years ago, but there is no doubt they bring challenges for parents as well as a break for the kids. Sourcing activities is always a must and a popular outing is the movies. If you happen to be going with your little chickens or grand chickens, you can check out my thoughts on movies snacks here.
The next week brings International Coffee Day (yay) and World Heart Day but luckily not on the same day. May each of them bring either a reminder or something to look forward to.
Something to Think About
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
Something to Make
Lemon Fluff Up
My Nan probably wouldn’t have described herself as an expert cook but some of her signature dishes were seriously good. Chicken and vegetable soup, fried rice, coconut biscuits, hot cheese plate (not sure I will ever be able to share this one) and an English roast dinner are just some to name a few.
Desserts at Nan and Pop’s house were quite simple yet delicious and this recipe I am sharing today is a perfect example. I made up the name, because it was nameless during my childhood but I do believe that lemon and fluff describe it perfectly. You tell me?
This little lemon treasure is an excellent source of calcium (225mg per serve) and protein (7.5g per serve) and could be a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
375ml light evaporated milk, chilled
85g packet of lemon jelly crystals (low sugar or regular)
Method
- Pour the jelly crystals into a jug and add 1 cup (250ml) boiling water. Stir until crystals are dissolved. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate until almost set (around an hour).
- Once the jelly is almost set, pour the chilled evaporated milk into a separate bowl and beat with an electric mixer for around 5 minutes (yes, this is a long time).
- Once the evaporated milk becomes thicker and increases in volume, add the jelly and beat for another couple of minutes.
- Pour mixture into a 1 litre capacity large bowl or into four smaller bowls or glasses.
- If you would like to make these fancy, garnish with curly lemon rind.
Something to Do
What does the word luxury make you think of? A great hotel, a fancy restaurant or a beautiful car? Most likely it is slightly different for us all but luxury is very often associated with wealth and money in some shape or form.
Recently on social media, I came across Jade Bonacolta, who writes about productivity, personal growth and life hacks. She listed her six luxuries in life as:
- Time
- Health
- A quiet mind
- Slow mornings
- Ability to travel
- A house full of love
What a great way to reframe luxury. The interesting thing is, many of these luxuries above, get sacrificed in the pursuit of material possession and perhaps other luxurious items.
Grab a pen/cil, something to write on and a quiet space and list your most valued life luxuries. I’ll wait. Let me know how you go.
