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Thursday flavour
Madeleines remind me of Sundays at Grandma. Tea pots and small cakes and quince jam in different strengths, one per each grandchild... oh those were the days!
Concha, from the wonderful blog Saidos da Concha, has a recipe for these Grandma-feel-good-afternoon Madeleines which I would highly recommend for your weekend. While you're there, you may want to peak at the other tutorials... and spend a little cosy time on the blog... pure real eye candy!
::inspiring Mondays::
Photo: Fireworks in Porto on S. João by One of My Friends Because They're Good At This!
Sunshine. Thank you Monday, it's been fabulous! Please visit often, you're welcome here.
This weekend was S. João (Saint John) in Porto. Last year, I thought I would photograph it this year, but life had other plans and I stayed in the UK instead. Whilst I had a relaxing weekend, oh what joy would it have been to join in on the fun at home, take to the streets, share the joy and forget life for a night, over grilled sardines and a lot of walking! I couldn't be there, but my reporters provided me with photos; I am well connected!
So as I was saying... I had a relaxing weekend, made far more relaxing by the fact that my laptop charger died a death and I could not be online at all. So I knitted instead; the green cardi that I can't wait to finish. And watched tv, fast and slow. And cuddled with Mister JJ, as I'm cat-sitting at the moment.
:: sunshine ♥
:: running. solo. it felt good.
:: chatting to my parents. I love it how I love it.
:: an email this morning telling me how that person was looking forward to... inspiring Mondays!
:: watching the wind outside. so soothing.
:: new projects. with food.
:: my friends. again and again, my friends.
:: cycling to work this morning ♥
:: a new phone.
:: friends who let me use their photos when I couldn't be there to take my own!
:: chatting to LMrJ just before sleeping... ♥
How was your Monday? Inspiring, I hope. And promising. And if not, may you find some smiles here. Help yourself, take one, it's free ;)
Photo: Releasing an illuminated flame-propelled balloon on S. João by One of My Friends Because They're Good At This!
Kiva
As the loans made in December were repaid, it was time to go back to Kiva. LMJ reader meet Joana and Nilda.
Joana is from Timor-Leste and Nilda from Peru. Whilst geographically distant, they have a common goal: to develop a business that gives them a better life. With our help, they can do it!
About Kiva in their own words
"We are a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world."
Thursday flavour
Strawberry yoghurt popsicles.
Veronika from a few things from my life posted this yummy looking recipe for strawberry yoghurt popsicles... Oh Sunday, you are looking so promising now! Actually, I could have one or two just now.
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