Life's like a Cupcake!

Passport & Plate -

Lebanon | Friday, January 24, 2014 | 5 photos

Ingredients
1 tablespoon Halva
1 or 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon grated milk chocolate
1 tablespoon fresh or frozen raspberries (thawed, sprinkled with icing sugar & left until a syrup forms)
1 tablespoon slivered almonds

 

How to prepare this recipe
Crumble Halva in the bottom of a sundae cup. Place one or two scoops of ice cream over the top of the Halva. Sprinkle with grated chocolate and slivered almonds. Top with raspberries and drizzle with raspberry syrup to serve.

Enjoy!

 

The story behind this recipe
Each year,my whole family takes a holiday together-my hubby,2 kids,83 yr old Mum,Uncle,Aunt,6 brothers,3 sisters,nieces,nephews,partners,great nieces & nephews-the mathematical sum of which would take too long to calculate!A few hungry mouths to feed to say the least!The only math I need to concern myself with is counting my blessings.I certainly never have to worry about being alone in the world!This tradition began after my Dad died in December 2000.It would mark the end of a beautiful life & the start of a great tradition and journey to healing.4 days of family fun,filled with eating, tennis, table tennis, chess & card games.Then more eating,bushwalking & yoga.Then more eating,a dip in the spa & sweat session in the sauna.Before long,we’re hugging,kissing and embracing for dear life,as time to depart comes so quickly,with only the promise of next year to cheer us up.The excitement begins at home days before, when we calculate the financial barriers but share the burden to make it happen.It’s my job,as the self-confessed foodie, to send out the deliciously nutritious food lists.Upon arrival back home from our 2012 trip, I noticed a simple wood carving I’d had on my kitchen sill for months.It was the word FAMILY with the caption ‘Cherish your family’ underneath.Our family holiday may only take place once a year, but the blessing of family is every day of the year.What matters is making time for each other,even if it’s a distant thought or a heartfelt prayer.Putting aside work,financial constraints,the hustle & bustle of life & making a commitment to family get-togethers is awesome.Eating together,playing together,laughing & singing together,dancing together,talking together,sharing our talents-this is amazing.But when this is impossible,we hold each other in our hearts! Love travels across time and space.If this wasn’t so,what of loved ones lost?In August 2013,my sister Helen died.We put off our holiday that year.It won't be the same without her.