Welcome to i-Vefa: July 2012

3:26AM the alarm rings, nothing unusual here considering the Euro Cup is on. The game, Greece Vs Germany; the challenge is to get out of bed try my best to soothe the achy scone (a standard when I’m running on minimal sleep) pick my folks up, then off to my sister's place to watch the game.

DAMN! I hit snooze twice already, kick-off’s at 4.40AM sharp, it's about 4 degrees outside, my better half is snug & warm but, I need to start moving, now!

MADE IT! In fact still have 7 minutes to spare. Greece is down a captain but hopeful.

Germany score

Greece score

Germany score

Greece score; that’s 4-2 folks, game over.

Surprisingly in good spirits my scone ache is now gone, the sun is coming up but it still feels like it's about 4 degrees.

Grocery shopping, done! (brownie points scored, 5)

Dishes, done! (brownie points scored, 2)

Swept floor (brownie points scored, 2)

Bake scones, make tea & whip up cream (brownie points scored, 5)

Prep breakfast in bed for the better half (brownie points scored, 4)

Doing all this together AND not waking anyone (brownie points scored, 8)

9 brownie points used... ;)

It's only just past midday, hair-cut, blog a little, birthday party, sleep then wake up and do it all again...ok not ALL again, just the soccer and possible try claim a few more of the brownie points...

The simple little scone concoction

THE RECIPE (originally published in 2010 by i-vefa):

cut in 4cm blobs

Ingredients

- 4 cups self-raising flour

- 1 can of lemonade (375ml)

- 300ml Thickened Cream

How to work the magic:

1. Pre-heat over at 170 degrees
2. Mix all the ingredients in a big bowl (if mixture still feels wet, just add more flour)
3. Flour a flat bench / table top, place dough on floured surface and flatten, so it's about 4cm in thickness
4. Just use a little glass to cut out circled dough blobs, then place on a baking tray, bake for 15mins
5. Serve.

I recommend serving with whipped cream, jam or just good old fashion butter.