Dear Body,you clearly didn't get the memo in which I very clearly stated that illness of any kind would not be tolerated in the run-up to Christmas. If a break-down was required, it should occur between 0100 hours on 26th December and 2300hrs on 30th December. I was happy to overlook the odd sniffle. Perhaps even a sore throat. But to go into total meltdown with pseudo-Bronchitic Fluey Whatever is totally unacceptable. There are hours until … [Read more...]
Perfect Brussel Sprouts
When is a Ferrero Rocher not a Ferrero Rocher? When you take Regal Ice and a few hours of your life to turn it into the tastiest Brussel Sprout you will ever eat. Take a small blob of light green and squash onto the chocolate. This is the centre of your sprout. Mush together two shades of green icing until almost-blended. The incomplete mix of colours will give a little realism to the leaves. Flatten out- use a little icing sugar … [Read more...]
Love and Loss: The Gallery
There were so many photos I was going to post, so many things I was going to write about Love today.But my Gran, a grand old Dame, died at 1.50pm this afternoon after a short battle with cancer. … [Read more...]
Secret Santa
Another Kidling Craft day, cheating slightly since the shapes are left over from last year's Christmas party activity, so I had no nasty cutting up to do. The secret to a good Santa: Take your super dooper Santa template and stick on felt/paper/painted face. If it looks odd, it'll make more sense shortly.Liberally apply glue. Ideally to picture, though this is not the only place where glue will stick.Liberally apply cotton wool to glue. Wherever … [Read more...]
Christmas starts here: how not to drive in snow.
It's been snowing on the Kent Coast, though not to the extent that it has in other parts of the country. The DH and I have decided that a journey back to the Big Smoke is not necessary, particularly when The Little Darlings (aka PD and Dimples) have dreadful colds which keep them, and us, awake. So the Christmas break for us begins today. There are Christmas cards that remain unsent and handmade gifts, ready wrapped, that will have to wait until … [Read more...]
Silent Sunday: Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful
Pop over to Mocha Beanie Mummy to see other entries for Silent Sunday and, while you're at it, say hello to Karin and the other Christmas Challengers. … [Read more...]
Forever Nigella: Mulled Cranberry Sauce
There's nothing like a bitterly cold day to make you glad that you are inside. And I do love being inside when it smells as fabulous as it does when I am making Cranberry Sauce. It's very easy to do, even for a beginner, and you've still got a week to go, so why not give it a whirl. You won't regret it, I promise!I followed the recipe that Saint Nigella of Lawson has in her Christmas book last year,and was so pleased with the results that I was … [Read more...]
