Backyard Negronis: A Video

Sometimes it's fun to change things up, and this week my friends and I made a video! This ties in with previously posted classic cocktails such as The French 75, The Avenue and The Bloody Mary - and now The Negroni joins the party.
We had loads of fun making this and even more fun drinking the finished product. 
Thanks guys for a fun afternoon and Bowie and Peaches for all the amazing editing.
Oh, and I almost forgot! The Littlest Anchovy turns two this Wednesday!

Backyard Negronis

Traditionally this drink does not contain Angostura Bitters, but I added it and loved the taste - so it stayed.

1 part Campari 30 ml
1 part Gin 30 ml
1 part Sweet Red Vermouth 30 ml
Angostura Bitters (optional)
Orange peel as a garnish

Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled glass, stir and strain over ice in an old fashioned glass. Garnish with orange peel. 

Restoring some order

Hi! I'm still here and I have missed this place like nobody's business. 
I have been sick for over a week and my bleary, watery eyes were unable to face the glare of a computer screen and the rest of me couldn't bear the thought of any food that took more than 5 minutes to prepare.
Now that I am back in the land of the living, I am up to my neck in assignments - basically I am going through a small period of trying to restore some order in my life. 

My head is brimming with all sorts of recipes that I can't wait to share with you - and I will be posting a little something towards the end of the week.
In the meantime, here are some snippets of the web that either made me think, made me smile or made me feel inspired.

Thanks for sticking with me, see you very soon. 

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The photo above is of a giant pumpkin at my cousins place. Beyond the pumpkin lives two happy pigs named Dot and Pearl -  they have possibly the best names ever - for pigs. You can see photos of them on my Instagram if you like. 

**UPDATE** 
This is what became of the giant pumpkin.

Piranha's position on food-chain, re-established.

These colours make me so happy and finding a new (to me) cooking blog to follow makes me even happier.

While I was sick, I became re-acquainted with this book. I don't think I will ever get tired of it. 

Congratulations to Sneh, creator of Cook Republic for winning Best Australian Blog 2013 in the Australian Writers Centre's annual competition!

Something to think about over your morning coffee. 

Musician's riders beautifully styled and photographed - Oh Britney... 

A thoughtful and gorgeous site that celebrates seasonal eating. 

How to eat an apple like a boss.

For all you Aussie food and lifestyle bloggers: The Sweet Swap is open for registration. Scamper over there to register and start thinking about what sweet treats you might like to create.

I'm heading to Orange (in NSW) again...for apples this time! I'll probably eat them like a boss.