Tag Archive: Summer


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.

La suite en français…

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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Cheers

 © 2011 Viviane Perenyi Orangeade & Rhubarb Granita

I look forward to this new week.
Because after the last disappointing one I had, this week will be under the sign of meeting. Like minded people. And that’s a good perspective…

In the same idea of gathering, Barbara is hosting a special Hay Hay it’s Donna Day and inviting everyone to share a drink to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Donna Hay Magazine.
I contribute to this virtual bar with an orangeade with rhubarb granita. A beverage to keep cool kids and grown ups alike…

 © 2011 Viviane Perenyi Orange & Rhubarb Granite

While most of you are getting cosy in the northern hemisphere, here, days are getting longer. Yes, summer is almost at our door step. Or at least it feels like that some days…

This post is therefore a visual ode to the beautiful season, to warmer and light-filled days, to the return of open shoes and laid-back atmosphere…

 © 2011 Viviane Perenyi Rhubarb Granita and Empty Glass

 © 2011 Viviane Perenyi Orangeade & Rhubarb Granita

Orangeade & Rhubarb Granita
(Makes about 4 cups)

6 oranges
500ml (2cups) water
50g (1/3cup) sugar

250ml (1cup) water
5 tbsp rhubarb syrup

The day before, prepare the granita. Mix in a shallow container water and rhubarb syrup and freeze overnight. Then with a fork break the flavoured ice.
Prepare the orangeade mixing the fresh orange juice, water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. You may add sugar depending on how sweet your oranges are.
Serve cold with a slice of lime, ice cubes and rhubarb granita on top.

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