180: Hot stuff

Since I've been spending a bit of time in the kitchen lately I thought I'd indulge in a little herb garden. At the farmers markets last week I bought 3 little pots: dill, corriander and basil. So the weekend saw a trip to Bunnings to find a larger home for these herbs. I couldn't resist getting this chilli plant too, so the 4 are planted and happily sitting on the kitchen window sill. I've tried to capture as much light as possible through the leaves and to get a bright and fresh photograph.

099: A secret ingredient

I was first introduced to chilli chocolate on a trip to Max Brenner while visiting Melbourne a few years ago. I have only stumbled across it a couple of times since, once at the Byron Bay chocolate shop which has now sadly closed down. So I was quite delighted to discover Lindt has this dark chocolate chilli bar out. My little Easter treat to myself, I couldn't go past it. I love the unusual combination of these 2 ingredients. I tried to capture the contrast within the photo and have kept it really simple and uncluttered. Happy Easter everyone. I hope you all enjoy the long weekend!