Operation: Surprise

This weekend marks the birth of 1/2 of Wue and so after much planning, it will be filled with secrets and surprise. Here is a taster... but no, we are not going hunting!

What are your plans this weekend? Hope it is full of fun x

Easter Joy

The sun has finally decided to make an appearance after a rainy weekend! Fortunately the wet and the chill didn't dampen our spirits at Easter and I cooked up a little storm for a tiny gathering of 3... Spring lamb, stuffed zucchini and lemon soufflés with a touch of my home-made decorations. Yes, it's the party planner coming out of me at weekends!!

{ Stuffed Zucchini : zucchini, cherry tomatoes, pepper, onion, garlic, mozzarella, salt+pepper, olive oil }

Preheat oven to 220 degrees. Scoop out zucchini centers to form “canoes”. Roughly chop centers and set aside. Arrange zucchini, cut sides down, on a baking sheet; bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion + garlic, red/yellow pepper, cherry tomatoes (some halved and some whole) and chopped zucchini, cook and season, stirring, until soft. Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
Turn hollowed-out zucchini cut sides up, fill with vegetable mixture, and place pieces of mozzarella on top and bake until top is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Lift zucchini from baking sheet with a wide spatula, and serve.

Lemon Soufflé recipe to follow!

i heart: cakes

It's been one sunny saturday and I can't wait till tomorrow when I'll be putting on my party planner hat again (it really has become a bit of a weekend job for me!) to put on a tea party for my dear friend... think Alice in Wonderland (yep you got it - Mad Hatter's tea party), think also of a Marie Antoinette-esque soiree. I can't wait for her to see what decoration and special goodies, sandwiches and sweet things I have made for her and oh, I can't wait to pick up some amazing cupcakes from Hummingbird - one of my favourite London bakeries.. yum!

Party Planning

The secret is out... Wue is an online jewellery store by day and a party planner by night! It has always been a bit of a passion for me with party planning (like I am still working towards being a wedding planner!). I have been doing it for a while now starting with little intimate parties in my dingy studio flat in London during my university days and my friends will tell you, I throw a good party always with the most unusual theme and suitably decorated too! The whole party planning side of my life gives me this buzz... especially when guests walk it and go 'oooo', 'wow' like they didn't expect any of it. I just love making a party that bit more special and personal...

So I was absolutely over the moon when Sue asked me to be her party planner for her little girl's 4th birthday. Fancy dress. Fairy. HUGE school hall. I had so much fun and made all the decorations from the butterfly lanterns to the paper chains and party hats to all the name tags for 30 adorable kids.

This is what Sue said: “As I walked in the sunshine to Kate’s 4th Birthday Party @ 2.57pm with baby Anna I felt very relaxed. At 2.58pm (2 minutes before the 3pm party start) I entered the party hall and my high expectations (which you come to get working with Tiffany) were exceeded yet again! Truly Magical!”

Thank you Sue.. Anyone need a party/wedding planner?