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© 2011 Viviane Perenyi Mojito Popsicle

I’ve recently read a quote that says: If it’s important, you’ll find a way. If it isn’t, you’ll find an excuse.

They are the very first words I wrote down in my new notebook, crafted by my sister Sandrine. I wish to fill this notebook with inspiring words, like the one I had when I was a teenage girl. This time it’ll be a mix of French and English ones though.

What I like in this particular quote is that it’s so true, don’t you think so ?

 © 2011 Viviane Perenyi Melted Popsicle

So, rather than telling you the exam preparation that kept me away from the blog, let’s share these fancy icy treats.

Mojito popsicles are like a cocktail frozen on a stick. The fresh mint and zesty lime flavours perfectly quench your thirst on a warm day. Like a celebration of summertime and the reminiscence of childhood moments. And this grown-up version can easily be made for everyone by skipping the rum.

 © 2011 Viviane Perenyi

Mojito Popsicle (makes 8)

500ml water (sparkling if you prefer)
1 lime
A bunch of mint
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp of rum (optional)


Cut 8 thin lime slices. Mix water, brown sugar and lime juice from the remaining lime, until the sugar has totally dissolved. Keep 8 spare mint leaves and steep the others in the sweet water for at least 10 minutes.
Place a lime slice and a mint leaf in each popsicle. Taste and adjust sugar to your liking before straining. Then mix in rum and pour into popsicle molds. Freeze for a couple of hours.

 © 2011 Viviane Perenyi Mojito Popsicle

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Plenty

© 2011 Viviane Perenyi Droplet on Web & Flower
© 2011 Viviane Perenyi Stone fruits & Summer Lunch
© 2011 Viviane Perenyi Peach Yogurt & Mint

Paprika and I were relieved that we didn’t go for camping on New Year’s eve as I initially suggested.
The last day of 2011 was nothing but rain here.

Instead we kept everything simple and indoor. Dancing, chatting and eating to celebrate the transition of a year to another.
And I can’t believe we are starting our fifth year here in New Zealand !

I appreciate this time of year that encourages us to look back and also to look forward, setting goals, making resolutions or simply having hope in the future…

Just like summer and this hamper, I wish you all a year of ‘Plenty and Good‘ !

© 2011 Viviane Perenyi Galettte des Rois & Picnic Hamper

And if you wish to be the Queen/King of the day -or why not of the year- here’s the recipe of the galette des rois.

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Summer Sampling

 © 2011 Viviane Perenyi Battle Hill Summit

This is the time when you want to spend much more time outside than in.
Summer…
Sea breeze, sand on our feet and a brand new sunhat. A relax Christmas lunch on the beach, after a generous Christmas Eve dinner.
And the following days kept on at a leisure pace…
Walk to Battle hill summit and a grand view to enjoy as a reward.
Picnic nearby the river under a shady tree…
And loosing the notion of time. Just what holidays are made for.
Wherever you are, hope you’re enjoying your Holidays too.

© 2011 Viviane Perenyi Green Pasture
© 2011 Viviane Perenyi By the River
© 2011 Viviane Perenyi Summer Grass
© 2011 Viviane Perenyi Kick off Shoes
© 2011 Viviane Perenyi Berries

 © 2011 Viviane Perenyi Sheeps

See you next year !

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