a recipe // pear + blue cheese + walnut pizza.

some nights the idea of cooking dinner, cleaning up and facing bedtime is very daunting indeed. that's when i need my comfort food. simple, quick and delicious. like this pizza.

pear, blue cheese and walnut pizza.
*modified from here

pizza base {we love this recipe for dough}
2 cloves minced garlic
2 shoots fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled up blue cheese

2 peeled, cored & sliced pears
1/4 cup toasted walnuts- pieces
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese

//turn the oven to 220
//put your pizza dough on a stone and bake 5 minutes to crisp a bit
//combine the garlic, rosemary, dijon, & vinegar in a processor and blitz, slowly pour in oil. stir through cheese, and set aside
//spread vinaigrette on base and sprinkle with blue cheese, then mozzarella
//layer on the pears, sprinkle with walnuts
//cook about 8 minutes
//savour

you're welcome.
♡ ashley

stills // still here.

this past few weeks we have had illness galore, little sleep, and the general craving that the end of winter brings for the sun to hurry it's butt back into our lives. still, we found plenty of opportunity to suck the marrow out of this little thing called life. 

1:: gulp. 7. months. already.
2:: her first macaroon. i think she liked it.
3:: pride at getting those pedals going. mr.dinosaur is following us EVERYWHERE this week.
4:: blurry. i love their faces here. they share slices of melon and giggle like they have some secret only they understand.
5:: two vintage finds this week. one little coral sweater for miss. poppy and a tiny shelf for miss. piper's treasures. how is it that as kids get older their toys get smaller, my house is one giant choking hazard.
6:: my favourite afternoon pick-me-up, with manuka honey and oat milk. warming and rejuvenating.

happy week to you.
♡ ashley

34/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Piper::  You love the ocean. Pants off {even in the freezing winter winds} and soak up the waves rippling over the shore. When we lie in bed at night and I ask you what we are going to do in the morning you answer "go to the beach," never a hesitation in your  voice. I am generally more than happy to oblige. 

Poppy:: Your big sister, she is the apple of your eyes. 

linking up with Jodi.

right now.

Making : plans for redecorating our bedrooms
Cooking : hot soups and crock pot meals
Drinking : chai & water in steady rotation
Reading: blogs. any good book recommendations???
Wanting: sleep & chocolate
Looking: rugged up in flannel, wool & fleece
Playing: harlequin dream:: boy & bear
Wishing: for long summer days & early sunrises
Liking: red wine
Wondering: if poppy is our last baby
Loving: my little family
Hoping: for a little family getaway
Marvelling: at how big my tiny girl is getting
Needing: a haircut
Smelling: tinderbox chesty balm:: hence my wishes for summer and no more damp summer colds
Wearing: a 7 month old :)
Noticing: the first signs of spring
Bookmarking: room inspiration
Giggling: at tim minchin- cheeky but so good
Feeling: content

Inspired by Rachel

33/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Piper::  Another Saturday, another crazy party. This time mommy was busy sipping coffee with friends and discovered you with a tray of cupcakes eating the fluro blue {yes, after seeing these that colour of fluro does exist!} icing off the top of each. It seems you have developed mom's penchant for sugar. Following the party you were discovered half hanging off your bed with a blue mouth, a tutu and a dream in process. Party hard princess.

*taken by a friend

Poppy:: Sleepy smiles. I imagine you are dreaming of your sister tickling you, often and ever so madly.

linking up with Jodi.

p.s. missing 32/52- life kinda got messy last week. 

31/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Piper:: Today was one of your most favourite friend's birthday party. You woke up and were so upset as you thought we had missed it. You danced your heart out and ran amok. Those tired eyes tell the story. Your pillow was covered in sparkles and black face paint moments after this photo was taken.

Poppy:: You have been training for the baby olympics. Twisting and spinning 360 degress and digging your toes into the mat like it's your business. This is one of the moments you pause to chat with us before continuing your endless regime.

linking up with Jodi.