Spidey | WEEKEND WIND UP #58

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Did you hear that scream?

Yeah, I have to admit, that was me. I have a good excuse, though: when I was just taking a shower I found this huge, gigantic spider in the shower cabin, right above my head.

{via http://www.psxextreme.com/wallpapers/660.html}

So what does a clever girl in a situation like this?

Well, since I’m a multitasker, I did two things: I screamed and I debated whether the spider was just a normal spider (and therefore worth the screaming) or one of the radio-active type that would bite me and transform me into Spiderwoman.

{via http://9gag.com/}

Not ideal, because as much as I love comic book characters and think that Spiderman is pretty cool… Batman is just way cooler.

I’ve seen some cool comic book character-stuff on Pinterest and on the web (no pun intended, haha) lately and now feels like the perfect time to share with you.

Have a look at my favourites:

{Superhero cake via Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/pin/138626494749783119/);  Wolverine print via ffffound (http://ffffound.com/image/a664bb1a1f36bbc586f5676f7147f13f4c3170d5); Superhero Cross Stitch Pattern via Pixel People on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/listing/80948839/pixel-people-superhero-alphabet-sampler); Batcan via imgfave (http://imgfave.com/view/538678); Wonder Woman & Batman cross stitch phone cover via weelittlestitches (http://weelittlestitchescrossstitch.blogspot.com/2011/10/stitch-your-own-cell-phone-case.html?showComment=1318151665472#c3431983154041266539); Keep Calm poster via bumbumbum.me (http://pinterest.com/pin/138626494749502973/); Superhero Cupcakes via Incr-Edible Cakes (http://www.incrediblecakes.com.au/page7.htm)}

Home-made chocolate swirls and Honey Nut Bees

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Oh, I wished there was a feature here on WordPress that could enable me to connect my brain with my blog.

How many times have I found myself thinking: “That would make a great blog post…”, just to realise in the end I hadn’t blogged at all because I was lacking time and delight.

So like it or not, I will now try and make up for the most important bits you missed and do a wrap-up post to get you up-to-date on what’s been happening in my life (not that it would be ground-breaking exciting, though).

1) Let me introduce you to Cake-sicle – The Snowflake Version -

{I made the basic mix without the buttermilk and nutmix and added instead roasted hazelnuts and chocolate drops (plus some additional milk) on the inside, as well as coconut flakes on the outside. Yum!}

2) Speaking of baking… did I tell you what Santa got me for Christmas? 

{Yessss! It’s a KitchenAid! And it’s pink!}

3) While we’re at it… I also made chocolates yesterday: 

Pretty, huhn!?

Wanna know how I made these?

Well, I’m Sabrina, so I just flicked my index finger and tatataaaa… – no, seriously, it was very easy to do actually.

I got these silicon trays for chocolate-making a little while ago, so all I basically had to do was melt some chocolate, fill it into the holes and let it cool.

I used 100g white chocolate to fill 15 holes half, then added some shredded Oreo cookies and Honeynut Loops and filled the remaining space (as well as the other tray) with milk and dark chocolate, 100g each.

And after approximately two hours in the fridge my chocolate swirls were ready to be served (and eaten). Super-yum!

Also, this is very off-topic now, but I haven’t blogged properly in a while so I kind of brim over with trivia and fun facts no one needs to know really… but did you ever realise how much fun Wikipedia is?

No, seriously, I couldn’t even tell you how many times I looked something up and then stumbled upon random facts I found really interesting. For instance, I searched for Honeynut Loops (mainly because I wanted to give you a reference so that you know what I talk about) and then came across this fun fact:

The mascot of Honey Loops is a honeybee called Loopy, in which now in the continent of Europe has became female, whilst the UK and Irish version is still male. {Wikipedia}

Why is that, I wonder? Also, I hate the fact they dropped the Nut-bit in the name in 1998. I still call them Honeynut Loops.

3) I finally treated myself to an iPhone (mainly because I hated the fact that I couldn’t synchronise my macbook with my Nokia) and can hence enjoy the pleasures of Instagram. 

{Yup, you should totally follow me. And also excuse the poor quality of this crappy shot. This happens when you use a macbook to take a pic of your phone showing your instagram profile…}

I would totally love to tell you more random stuff, but since I have to be up and running by 5 tomorrow morning I should really go to bed now…

Procrastinating 20.12 | WEEKEND WIND UP#56

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Happy (belated) New Year, my dear readers!

{via http://typeverything.com/post/8948873366/typeverything-com-2012-for-ever-and-ever-by-mr}

I spent the first 12 days of 2012 procrastinating and that was for multiple reasons.

In February, I have to sit an interim examination at culinary school which means I have fours hours and a room full of equipment to produce two quiches, about 20 to 30 phyllo pastry turnovers and one “page” of chocolate writing as you’d put it on a special cake. Oh, and I have to decorate a table on which I can arrange my products like you would in a shop window.

In March, I’ll get another couple of hours to do the theory: f

Still wondering why I procrastinate?

Procrastination always works better on vacation so after a terrific New Year’s Eve party at my house, I packed my bags and went off to see some friends (and heaps of snow) in Austria.

I visited some really nice places, did quite a bit cross-country skiing and snow shovelling and ate the most delicious cakes ever.

I think I might just put up a little gallery for you so that you can get an impression of what I got up while trying not to worry too much about the upcoming exams.

I see quite a few of my fellow bloggers out there have set themselves goals for 2012 and as much as I enjoy to read about these, I would also love to hear about what my readers want to achieve this year.

So what are your resolutions for the next 12 months? 

The tree and I

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The tree and I spend Christmas home alone (my family went off to work at the restaurant) so we did a little photo shoot.

I bought these cute antlers in London last year and wore them when I flew back to Germany on Christmas Eve 2010. (And boy, I’ve never before been security-checked that many times!)

Okay, and here comes my favourite. Looks like I had one too many glasses of eggnog. Truth is I didn’t have any. Maybe that’s the problem, though…

How was your Christmas?

Last Minute SOS Christmas Spirit Supply | WEEKEND WIND UP #55

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Have you found your Christmas spirit yet?

No? (If you have, just pretend you haven’t and go with it. Or just read on to find out how to play out your Christmas fantasies.) 

Well, it’s two days before Christmas, so you better hurry up and find it!

If you’re not in the mood for some quality time with your friends and family, gift wrapping and unwrapping, charol singing, decorating your tree and kissing under the mistletoe, I know exactly what you need.

You need Diesel.

Diesel is the Spirit of Christmas (at least he says so) and he is a ficitional character brought to you by Janet Evanovich (one of my favourite writers, which you probably know by now) in her Stephanie Plum Between-The-Numbers Novels.

You probably guessed it: whether you are eagerly awaiting Christmas or not – “Visions of sugar plums” is the perfect book for you in any case.

Still not quite excited about the upcoming holidays yet?

Hm.

Have some cookies, maybe that’ll help.

And listen to some (or all) of these songs:

Okay, now if all of that hasn’t put a smile on your face, you’re a tough case.

Then I’ve got only one ultimate solution to finally get your Christmas cheer going: booze.

How about some candy cane coffee?

You need a cup of coffee, one teaspoon cocoa powder, one shot crème de menthe and a candy cane for my version. (Alternatively, you could follow this recipe video.)

That was The Last Minute SOS Christmas Spirit Supply brought to you by coffeerocketfairytale. :)

Have a very merry Christmas and a couple of wonderful days with your loved ones!

Start the countdown

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Do you have an advent calender?

ADVENT CALENDAR {via http://aussiescrapsource.typepad.com/aussie_scrap_source/2011/11/homemade-christmas-special-advent-calendars.html}

When I was little, my grandma would give me a huge calender with 24 little heart-shaped bags filled with goodies.

This year, my mum bought me a box of 24 pralinés instead (except the lady in the shop didn’t count them properly because for some reason there aren’t enough left already! And I only ate one a day, seriously!)

Anyway, even without a proper advent calender, it’s about time to start to count down to Christmas, don’t you think?

There aren’t enough Christmas songs being played on German radio this year, so I decided to share my favourite Christmas songs with you and today I want to start with this one here:

I love Bruce Springsteen (remember how I totally freaked out because I saw him?). Oh, and I want his hat.