Two Pennies Left

Fortune_Smiles

takingcontrolatlast wrote: »

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I will look at the sites and see what masterpiece i can create :eek:

You do have a point about the word "leftovers" - i'll carry on freezing what I can and keep mum What they dont know wont hurt them! Every penny I can save on shopping can go towards debt busting !

Hahaha - the dessert was literally "to die for" !!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:


I was pudding lives at risk

Fortune_Smiles

I woke this morning to the sound of gentle summer rain. An overcast sky and the cooler temperature it brought made it easier to sleep later. Mr F is still in bed. He didn't get in from the concert until the early hours so I'm letting him lie in.


We were due to go out to a country show today with friends but the rain is set to last all day. The garden really needs it and it's nice to have a little break from the heat.


I'll be pleased to have a day at home to catch up on a few things. I want to start my hamper items with Bullace Gin (I have more Bullaces than Sloes in the freezer and they will make for a more unusual gift). Plus I picked the last of the rhubarb and some gooseberries on Friday and they need to be made into cake of some description before they get sulky.


I've found a great source of jars for my preserves. We sometimes provide picnic lunches at work for the tours. They include pickles which come in sweet little jars with gold lids. No labels to remove and we usually just throw them away so I've started collecting them for my produce.


I have a long list of potential recipes for the hampers now. I'm going to make herb vinegars next instead of herb oils as they keep longer. I'm thinking one of Tarragon and one of Rosemary.


Has anyone made bath bombs/oils? I might give those a go too if they're relatively easy.


So nice to sit here and have a think whilst it's quiet and still. That won't last long though, Mr F will be wanting some breakfast soon.


Hope you all have a relaxing Sunday


Fortune x

katep23

Fortune_Smiles wrote: »

I suspect there'll be plum and apple overload later in the season so a chutney plus a plum sauce/jam then.

Delurking to say that plum chutney is lovely and a bit different, we use it instead of mango chutney with curries, naan breads etc. I think I used this recipe last time:

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1553649/richly-spiced-plum-chutney

Fortune_Smiles

katep23 wrote: »

Delurking to say that plum chutney is lovely and a bit different, we use it instead of mango chutney with curries, naan breads etc. I think I used this recipe last time:

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1553649/richly-spiced-plum-chutney

Oooh thank you katep - that sounds fab.


Fortune x

Sarahcuzz

Just come across your diary. Thank you for the tips and inspiration. Feeling good as reduced to clear pork joint in the ovem from out the freezer in the oven as we speak!

Fortune_Smiles

Sarahcuzz wrote: »

Just come across your diary. Thank you for the tips and inspiration. Feeling good as reduced to clear pork joint in the ovem from out the freezer in the oven as we speak!

Hello Sarahcuzz :wave:


welcome to my (virtual) world. I won't tell Mr F about your pork joint - he'll be very jealous :rotfl:


Fortune x

Fortune_Smiles

Very, very late. Mr F didn't get up until mid-day :eek: So we had breakfast for lunch. I suppose it's MS after a fashion.



Money Making:

• received some photos for my next commission. I hope these ones print out ok, I haven't done any painting for ages and am keen to get started. I've had to order some more photographic paper for the printer as I've run out.

Money Saving:

• made Gooseberry & Almond Streusel Squares with some gooseberries and the last of the rhubarb from the garden
• made Mary B£rry's Banana Cake and added the last of the wild strawberries from the garden
• Chorizo & Broad Bean Risotto for supper. The broad beans came in my veg box last week. Do you know this is the first time I've prepared fresh broad beans. I've used frozen in the past but never fresh. I double podded and everything
• took the Bullaces out of the freezer and they are waiting in the kitchen to be turned into gin.

Home Improvement/Maintenance:

• Mr F finished the brickwork for the garden butlers sink. It's a bit rustic and not entirely safe. He's going to have to make some adjustments :rotfl:

Health:

• may have eaten a small Streusel Square Mr F is on his second but he has been for a run today.

Lilies:

• no need to water the garden today as nature has done it for me
• the chance to sit down. Love taking the tours at work but it does mean you are on your feet all day.

Enjoy the last of your weekend all


Fortune x

Greying_Pilgrim

Fortune_Smiles wrote: »

We do have a roof tent on top of one of the Landies. Would that do you? It is a double :rotfl:


Fortune x

A tadge too eco m'dear. I'm all for composting toilets etc, would just like one to be integral to the abode - not a bucket in a bush :rotfl:

Greying x

sassychick2014

Morning!

I step away from the computer for a few days and you've written so much! Thanks for my virtual hamper, I enjoyed every piece of it. You're very thoughtful!

Have a great day xx

Fortune_Smiles

Greying_Pilgrim wrote: »

A tadge too eco m'dear. I'm all for composting toilets etc, would just like one to be integral to the abode - not a bucket in a bush :rotfl:

Greying x

Errr ... what bucket? :rotfl:

sassychick2014 wrote: »

Morning!

I step away from the computer for a few days and you've written so much! Thanks for my virtual hamper, I enjoyed every piece of it. You're very thoughtful!

Have a great day xx

It's all or nothing with me Sassy. Glad you liked the hamper - you can have as many as you like :rotfl:


Fortune x