flu - the best way to lose weight

the last couple weeks have been so intense... not only has the all consuming world cup taken over my life, my house and my country, but i have been wracked with a winter school course and the flu. which is why i needed to blog.

i have been so sick with the flu this past week... unable to *gasp* EAT! it has been hell! and my appetite has still not returned. i guess the plus side is i've lost some weight lol. my face has gotten smaller and my waist line and i will not complain because which girl doesn't like to lose a few kilograms right? i have been restricted to cup-a-soup and toast as nothing else has been appealing. i mean i've eaten what has been cooked but i haven't enjoyed it. i feel absolutely weird. i am not used to not thinking about food, not wanting food, not cooking. i am starting to think there's something wrong with me!

i am sure things will get back to normal quickly... i will post again in a few... i have some awesome stuff to write about "food and the world cup".

til later xx

caramelised onion, mushroom and feta tart (v)

another quick vegetarian dish i like to whip out is this absolutely delish caramelised onion tart. its sooo simple you could literally make it as a snack, or if friends are coming over and you have very little time to prepare.


INGREDIENTS:

• shop bought puff pastry
• a large onion
• balsamic vinegar
• sugar
• feta
• mushrooms
• garlic
• napoletana sauce (i get mine from woolies)

METHOD:

• roll out your puff pastry and put it on a greased baking tray. then cut 2cm border around the edges. brush the border with butter and prick the inside with a fork. this is so the border gets crusty in the oven and the inside stays flat.
• in a pan, fry off some onions until soft and then add in about 5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons of sugar. stir occasionally until the onions are completely caramelised.
• saute the mushrooms with half a clove of garlic and a bit of olive oil.
• layer the caramelised onion and mushrooms on the puff pastry, and then crumble over as much feta as you like.
• lastly, pop into the oven for 15-20 minutes (or until your puff pastry has puffed up and is golden brown) on 180 degrees.