More baking

As one of my sons used to say. "You can't call it homemade bread. It's bread made at home in a machine :-)

Catch up

Well I've been a bit distracted the last few days. Don't what with, because I couldn't tell you!!!! Just the last week has disappeared before I'd felt it had begun.

I can't say I've been all that resourceful lately. I've had small moments where I felt I could tap myself on my back, but I don't think for any real amazing feats of wonderfullness lol.

I have been busy knitting. Been busy making socks.
Done a little baking.
Went on a National Trust walk at Stonehenge. That was good. Sun was out, though there was a cold wind.

I saw on Amazon a book about living on ten pounds a week. I've put it in my wish list for my Kindle. It looks interesting. Thinking I might have a go at that. Ten pounds per person in the house :-) When I decide to attempt it,, I shall blog how it goes. Think I'll read the book first though :-)

Feeling pleased

Feeling very pleased with myself today. Did a nice lot of baking done this morning which results in a happy family knowing their sweet tooth will be satisfied and tummies treated :-) I also made a couple of pies from last nights left over mince meat casserole. Added the little bit of left over veg as well, and got two yummy pies :-) Mum had given me some asparagus, so I did that with it, and some broccoli that was in the freezer. One yummy dinner that didn't cost a lot to make. Happy days :-)

I also managed to finish the first of the latest pair of socks, and the second one is cast on with half the rib done.

I'm now sitting in front of the telly, playing on here, and enjoying a glass of wine :-)

Todays bakeoff

So, I've been busy in the kitchen today. One cherry cake, one fruit cake, two banana cakes, one white Victoria Sandwich, one chocolate Victoria Sandwich, a batch of cookies and  chocolate krispie bars :-)

More socks

My newest pair of socks on the needle is well on the way. On the foot of the first one. The wool is thicker than I thought it would be. It's a brushed mohair chunky and it's giving a felted appearance. I think my 26yr old daughter will like that though. I do hope, they won't be itchy. It doesn't feel like they will be, but on the feet, it's difficult to tell. After this pair, I have two pairs I need to do for people who have requested some, then, I think I might do myself a pair or two. I have a pair of 4ply ones on the go. Part way through the second one, but I fancy some chunky ones. Lovely for when we're caravaning and the evening gets cold :-)

Resourceful times

Today was fairly resourceful for me. The main part of dinner tonight was mincemeat, to which I added the last of some carrots that were floating about in the fridge salad drawer, past their best, but still edible, and the rest of the new potatoes (skin on) from the other night. So no veggies found themselves in the bin :-) Cooked the casserole in the pressure cooker,which is a brilliant piece of kitchen equipment. A mincemeat casserole, beautifully cooked within 15mins :-)

Also. My fruit bowl was looking over run with fruit that was looking very sorry for itself so very conscientiously, I made a fruit salad with it, which was very yummy, with a pot of yogurt tipped over it :-)

Surprised

Well. I was really surprised. The chocolate Krispie bars were a big hit!! Not just with my 16yr old, but with her boyfriend and my 25yr old son :-) If I had done them as cakes, they wouldn't have been touched, as bars, they've been transformed into the 'best thing ever!!!' lol. Looks like that's going to be a regular make until they get fed up of them :-)

Arriving on my Kindle this morning was my pre-ordered A Girl Named Jack recipe book :-) Looks good what I've seen so far. I really admire her and respect what she's done, and how she's gone about things. I find her very inspiring :-)

Did my shopping meet up with my 23yr old daughter. We do this most Thursdays. Visit a local supermarket, do our shopping then grace their cafe for a good 45mins putting the world to rights :-) Wonderful times to be cherished :-)

I've just booked an archaeological walk around Stonehenge that's taking place next month. Going with my hubby and 35yr old daughter. Should be fun. It's run by the National Trust whom we're members of. Looking forward to it :-)

Hoping, or should say aiming to have a bake day tomorrow. Get some cakes made and in the freezer for future use :-) I like to have a store of cake in the freezer, knowing when needed I can take one out all ready baked and ready to eat. In a weird sort of way, it feels like I'm producing 'free' cake lol. Will have to make a birthday cake tomorrow. as I have a son who will be 25yrs old :-)