Well hello! My name is Ashley and I reign from the realm of the internet dubbed Pink and Peppermint, where you’ll find an array of things from cosplay to cooking, crafts to creating designs, and well anything my little mind can dream up! When Trine invited me to share an easy, healthy lunch, I couldn’t…
Norwegian National Day & Pavlova Recipe
Saturday was the Norwegian National Day. For those of you who follow me on Instagram have seen some photos from the day. We had a champagne brunch and dessert, such as the Pavlova we made, at home with a couple of my parents friends. We had such a lovely meal, with lots to choose from –…
Sweet & Sour Chicken Stir-fry
Sweet and sour chicken has been my favorite chinese dish for as long as I can remember. When I came across this stir-fry version from Our Best Bites, I knew I had to try it. The only problem was that I am anti-oranges, I seriously hate those things after an allergic reaction I got when…
Tomato Soup Recipe
When I was younger I was such a soup-girl. I loved soup, but not so much anymore. When I came across this soup recipe from Two Peas And Their Pod on Pinterest I knew I had to try it. It is actually super easy to make, but I managed to have some troubles with it…
Banana Bread Muffins Recipe
I seriously love banana bread! Especially since I made a Nutella Swirl Banana Bread. I wanted to create the banana bread muffins as well and I found a great recipe where you actually cover the top with sugar/cinnamon mix. It just made the whole thing taste so much better! Ingredients: Muffins: 45 g sugar 50…
Focaccia Bread with Rosemary & Sea Salt and Aioli Dip
I love focaccia with aioli. Every time we eat out I usually have it as a starter. I love that it works so great with so many dishes and cuisine. Regular bread, sandwich, tapas, soups, salads, pasta, side dish, starter… the list goes on. Focaccia Recipe Ingredients Bread 25 g fresh yeast 2 dl water…
Quick & Simple Salmon Recipe
I am from Norway and if there is one thing we are really known for it must be our salmon. Well, we are probably most known for our oil, but I think salmon is far up on that list. I actually fount a site that shows the export of Norwegian salmon. Last week (week 13…
Washi Tape Candles
Remember when everyone was super crazy with washi tape? Pinterest was full of crafts and almost everyone jumped that trend? Well I see it has slowed down a lot, but it’s still here and there. I never went completely crazy, I bought two rolls patterned tape, one black and one pink. I hardly ever used…
Healthy Eating: Monthly Challenge
This months challenge is healthy eating. I actually think this challenge will go quite well. I am not an unhealthy eater but I am not to good to make healthy food for breakfast and lunch. We usually eat a good dinner. This month I will be posting some yummy and healthy dinner recipes and some…
Drink Challenge Wrap-Up
This months challenge was to make more drinks. “I will be making at least 4 alcoholic drinks, one smoothie and one juice” This is exactly what I did. It was the minimum but I did complete it. Alcoholic Drinks Cosmopolitan Drink Recipe Mint Lemonade Vodka Aperitif Mint Lemonade Vodka on The Rocks Pineapple Vodka…