Chocolate Pancake Cake

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This is a very healthy dessert with nearly no calories at all.

It’s almost like a tic tac.

Okay, that’s not true… but wouldn’t it be awesome if it was?

 

You know what?

Around this time of year people often ask me: “Petra, why each year in February you die and then come to life again in March?

And I say to those people: “I dunno, but do you have some chocolate for me?”

That’s exactly what happens. Exactly that.

So yes, it’s chocolate that makes me crawl through the end of winter each year.

Like, for example these chocolate pancakes with lovely whipped cream filling that I had for breakfast today.

Let’s just hope that our door frame will have mercy on me and will still keep me letting out of the flat.

Let’s hope…

 

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Here’s what you need if you want to commit this sweet sin too.

 

 

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1. First, combine the dry ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 4 tbsp cocoa, 1/2 cup granulated white sugar and 1/4 tsp salt.

 

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Simple Chicken Soup… with Hearts

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This soup is the simplest soup ever.

I think.

And that is why I love it so immensely and cook it regularly and gladly.

To make the whole soup-making process a little more exciting, I sometimes cut the vegetables into little heart shapes.

Which totally makes my day.

Try it too, it’s fun…

 

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Here’s what we need.

 

 

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1. Using a peeler and knife, shape the carrots and parsnips into heart-resembling shapes.

As you can see, I was not in a very detail-oriented state of mind. I blame it on… on… hm… late winter… that’s it – late winter blues. It’s not me, it’s the late winter.

 

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New Pattern ~ Crochet Flower Wreath

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Remember how I recently told you I needed to make a ton of flowers?

Well, this is what they were needed for… a Crochet Flower Wreath, the newest addition to my pattern collection.

It was born to celebrate spring and summer.

And I just loooved making it.

A lot.

 

 

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I adore colorful thingies. They make me happy.

 

 

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Look, it has butterflies too.

I can almost smell a blooming summer meadow now.

 

 

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If you are interested, you can learn more about the pattern for this colorful wreath in MY SHOP.

Enjoy!

With love,
Petra

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Dreaming of Spring

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My new little project is slowly progressing.

With the deepest wish for the spring to come as soon as possible, I have decided to wave good-bye to all winter crocheting ideas and to dive in the wonderful world of spring and summer inspired projects.

Long story short, I have made about one zillion flowers in the recent days.

And I loved it.

It’s a great therapy for a freezing February we are having here.

Anyhow, the flowers play a big part in this new project so I needed many. Oh, I can’t wait to show the whole thing to you. Can’t wait.

 

I hope you are doing fine and having a very lovely weekend.

See you soon.

With love,

Petra

 

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Happy Love Day!

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Happy Love Day, everyone!

I hope you feel loved and treat yourself a little.

 

I definitely treated myself today… there was a lot of wonderful hot orange spiced tea – my new addiction.

I was basking in the amazing beauty of Pinterest and Etsy pictures for a pretty luxurious amount of time. How inspiring and therapeutic are those places?!

 
 

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Aaand, I was happily preparing for my new crochet project. It is going to be spring inspired and I can’t wait to get started. Sigh. More sneak peek pictures coming soon!

 
Sending you LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of love,

Petra

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