Swapsies!

Our slightly overwhelmed host haha!

I bagged these gorgeous glittery Topshop shoes!

       
                                                          Also this sparkly Penny's jumper!

Last Saturday Disassemble Dublin attended a Swapsies event at our friend Janet's house. Swapsies is a big get together of friends where we swap our pre-loved clothes, drink wine & eat home baked treats! We all have clothes hanging in our wardrobe that we no longer wear, we have loved them and worn them but it's time they found a new home. Sawpsies is a great chance for a spring clean and is also a fantastic place to grab some new clothes for ourselves without spending a cent! But more than anything, Swapsies is a great place to catch up with old friends and make new ones! Our group of friends schedules one every 3 months and I'm already looking forward to the next one xxx

Pomegranate Cocktail

Aaaaand we're back! Disassemble Dublin took a slight hiatus over the last few months but we are delighted to announce we are back with a bang! and what better way to celebrate than with this recipe for gorgeous pomegranate cocktails (and just in time for Valentines) ! If you don't feel like splurging on a meal out this Valentines day then this cocktails recipe is a super easy way to celebrate your love on a night in.

Recipe (makes 2)  :

1 1/2 ounces of vodka
2 ounces of orange juice
2 ounces of pomegranate cocktail mixer (you can substitute pomegranate juice if needed)
A handful of pomegranate seeds (optional)
Squeeze of lemon
Sprig of mint to garnish
Ice

Method :

Combine ice, vodka and orange juice in a cocktail shaker and shake well until thoroughly mixed. Strain mixture into cocktail glasses. Gently poor the pomegranate mixture into the side of the glasses so it settles at the bottom (creating an ombré effect). Squeeze a lemon slice over the cocktails for a citrus kick and garnish with pomegranate seeds and a sprig of fresh mint! Last but not least....enjoy! Cocktail umbrella optional but strongly advised :-)

Cherry Cake

This cake is delicious! Its that time of year again when cherries are gracing the supermarket shelves. They can be expensive, but if you shop smart you can get them at a great price! I picked up two punnets on Thomas st for just a euro each!  I found the recipe on the BBC food website and it caught my eye as it incorporates cinnamon in the recipe which I love! Again it's super easy to make (we're not a fan of difficult recipes here!) and soooooo tasty! Try it quick before cherries go out of season!!

Ingredients:

• 140g self-raising flour
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 50g golden caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tbsp milk
• 85g butter, melted
• 250g  ripe cherries
• icing sugar, for dusting

For the topping:

• 50 g plain flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 50g golden caster sugar
• 50g butter, at room temperature, diced

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin using butter. Sift the flour, cinnamon and caster sugar into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the egg, milk and melted butter, then combine with a wooden spoon or electric whisk. Beat well to make a thick, smooth mixture. Spoon into the tin and spread evenly.
Next, stone the cherries, place them in the cake tin and press them in to the cake mix. To make the topping, tip all the ingredients into a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingers to make a crumb-like mixture, then work the mixture until it comes together in pea-sized pieces. Scatter the topping over the cherries and place the cake in the oven for 35-40mins. Place on a wire rack to cool, serve with cream and enjoy!