A Rainy Day

Rainy days always look so pretty as everything outside is decorated with tiny rain drops and puddles. I decided to venture outside in the attempt to try and take some photos, here are the results... 

Raindrops on the window are definitely the most simple of pictures and so effortlessly pretty.

I thought the trees looked almost mysterious in the background.

Even though the sky was grey and overcast I still managed to find some colour in the garden.

Whilst taking this photo I felt like a little child again, splashing in the puddles. 

I hope you liked this post, what's your favourite thing about a rainy day? :) 

Becky x

Favourite Time Of The Day; Sunset

There's something about the sun looking as though it's sinking into the edge of the Earth's surface. It would always have me wondering as a kid, wondering what country it would be traveling to next. I know that what I thought wasn't scientifically correct, however it still fascinated me. Now that I'm slightly older it's not just the curiosity of the sun going down that draws me in but also the atmosphere of being able to chill or relax in the evening. Whenever the sky is clear, the setting sun never fails to give an array of beautiful orange and blue across the heavens. 

Especially when the days are warmer, the cool and mild evenings motivate me to go for a walk or light jog. The feeling of going out at dusk somehow makes me feel safe as the lower surroundings are much calmer and dim whilst the sky is still lit by the disappearing glowing orange sun. Luckily the area I live in is pretty quiet, therefore there are no cars or traffic to ruin the effect. 

The cooling air of the nightfall is always pleasant after a scorching hot day, especially if you've been outside and became slightly sunburnt during the sun's hottest moments. The fresh air outside definitely helps me to fall asleep in the evening as well.

Even when the sky isn't clear, the sun magnificently causes small clusters of clouds to glow a beautiful peachy colour. Also the trails left behind by jet planes create some kind of unique glowing pattern in the refreshing dusk sky.

Not only do I enjoy sunsets whilst at home as a way to relax in the evening but also when I'm holiday. One of my favourite things to do is have a campfire on the beach whilst watching the sun set on the sea's horizon as the clean salty sea breeze sweeps around me. 

I hoped you enjoyed this post and be sure to stick around for more in the future! What's your favourite time of the day? :) 

Becky x

Pancake Day: How to make the perfect pancakes

It's the 17th of February; in other words pancake day! How is it already February? I'm definitely not going to complain though because who doesn't love eating pancakes for breakfast? Or even as lunch or dinner? I definitely do! So I've decided to share my favourite pancake recipe with you which I regularly enjoy to make.

I know that eating tonnes of these pancakes will definitely not help you to be healthy, however they are very tasty and easy to make once you've got the hang of cooking them. This recipe usually makes around 7-8 pancakes depending on how thick or thin you make them.

All you need for this recipe is:

100g Plain flour

2 Eggs

300ml Milk

Pinch of salt (Optional)

A splash of oil and extra for frying

Method:

1. To start with I measure the milk out into a large jug and then pour the milk into a separate glass.

2. Next I weigh out the flour.

3. I then put the flour in the large jug, add the two eggs and about a quarter of the milk.

4. Using a fork, I begin to whisk the mixture until smooth and then add more milk bit by bit until the mixture is smooth and slightly, but not too runny.

5. At this point I add the oil and salt and then combine them with the mixture, once again, using the fork.

6. Now that the pancake mixture is ready, I go ahead and heat some oil in a frying pan.

7. Once the pan is hot enough, I turn down the heat and put it on medium. Then I add a small amount of the mixture and tilt the frying pan around until the mixture fills it. I then wait for the bottom side of the pancake to cook and then flip it with a spatula (if you're brave you can flip it in the air).

8. Finally you can put your pancake onto a plate and top it with a topping of your choice. 

Here are some of my favourite pancake toppings...

I hoped you enjoyed this recipe and be sure to stick around for more posts in the future! :) 

Becky x