When I was a child, there was a popular drink in many households: a type of currant concentrate, which you would mix with water to create a sweet currant drink. So sweet, many of us who grew drinking it always smile when we think of it.
That's what happened to me when I brought home some lovely Portuguese currants for breakfast. Once I decided they were an interesting match to the oatcakes Lynsey sent me through the Foodie Penpals programme, other ideas started popping and I literally went with the flow. So here's the result of my first attempt at combining oatcakes with other elements to make it as rich a meal as possible, without being too much:
On an oatcake, place one or two dessert spoons of strawberry greek yogurt. I'm a fan of Danone's, but this was the first time I've used Continente's [a Portuguese supermarket chain]. It came in a pack of 8 [2 pineapple, 2 strawberry, 2 pear and 2 lemon]: so brilliant all 8 yogurts disappeared. Decorate it with some currants.
Spread some jelly on another oatcake. I've used Keeley's quince jelly. Place a "Laughing Cow" cheese wedge on top.
On these colder Autumn days, serve it with tea. Enjoy!
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Quando eu era pequena, havia uma bebida popular em muitos lares: uma espécie de concentrado de groselha, que se misturava com água para criar uma bebida doce de groselha. Tão doce, que muitos de nós que crescemos a bebê-la sorrimos sempre que pensamos nela.
Foi o que aconteceu quando trouxe para casa algumas belas groselhas portuguesas para o pequeno almoço. Assim que decidi que eram o par perfeito para os oatcakes que a Lynsey me enviou através do programa Foodie Penpals, outras ideias começaram a surgir e deixei-me ir literalmente na corrente. Por isso aqui está o resultado da minha primeira tentativa em combinar oatcakes com outros elementos para fazer uma refeição o mais rica possível, sem ser demasiado:
Num oatcake, coloca uma ou duas colheres de sobremesa de iogurte grego de morango. Sou fã do da Danone, mas esta foi a primeira vez que usei o do Continente [uma cadeia de supermercados portuguesa]. Vinha num pack de 8 [2 de ananás, 2 de morango, 2 de pera e 2 de limão]: tão brilhante que os 8 iogurtes desapareceram. Decora com algumas groselhas.
Espalha alguma geleia noutro oatcake. Usei a geleia de marmelo da Keeley. Coloca um triângulo de queijo da "Vaca que Ri" em cima.
Nestes dias mais frescos de outono, serve com chá. Bom proveito!
Ficou um pequeno almoço perfeito!
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A mim soube-me pela vida. :) Nem uma migalhinha sobrou! Beijinhos!
DeleteThat sounds so tasty and quick to make! :D
ReplyDeleteOh, it's so delicious... :)
DeleteThis would make not only a nice breakfast, but an interesting snack to serve with drinks (something a bit stronger than tea!). Really nice - thank you.
ReplyDeleteUh, now you're talking. I could see some aged "ilha" cheese and red wine in the picture... http://www.foodandwineportugal.com/2010/07/07/cheese-%E2%80%93-isla-cheese-from-the-azores/
DeleteDevem ser deliciosos. :)
ReplyDeleteObrigada pela visita e pelo comentário no Papas e Doces.
De me fazer repetir até nos dias em que normalmente não encontrava tempo para fazer pequeno-almoço! Beijinhos! ;)
DeleteI would not limit to eating this only at breakfast my friend :D
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Eheheh Any time is a good time, in treats like this one. ;)
DeleteI think you need a lot of additions for oat cakes and these look great :)
ReplyDeleteSweet temptations. ;) I thought I would need them, too. But the funny thing and which I would have never expected, is that I also liked their taste without anything!
DeleteGreat little healthy after school snacks for the boys. Your currants are beautiful and a delicate addition to this little treat. Take care, bAM
ReplyDeleteThank you for your nice comment! I think it tasted even better than my breakfast. Ok, just as better. ;) Have a great weekend!
DeleteUm pequeno almoço magnifico e com uma apresentação estupenda, uma bela proposta, sem dúvida ! :-)
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Obrigada! Soube mesmo bem. :) Bom fim de semana!
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