Saturday Kitchen

[woofgang]

James is pulling Louis Smith's leg and he is bravely trying some fairly strange new (for him) foods. Poor soul even got food hell (squid) instead of food heaven (chicken) and then James showed him the beautifully cooked chicken and whisked it away again and made him eat the squid. What a nice young man!

[netibiza]

Morning jno. You still in HK? I dont think much works abroad!!!
Morning all. Hope you all and woofers are ok today. Sun's out here but still chilly!

[jno]

We did go to the beach for a while and OH even had half a ice cream without going into spasms, so that's something. But it's going to be stormy at the weekend, allegedly.

[jno]

One of these wormholes that goes through the centre of the earth, I suppose.

[woofgang]

half an icecream sounds like progress. I felt fine this morning so decided to iron my clean curtains plus a few other bits and bobs. I had just got to the end of the ironing when the world started to spin again, its getting boring now.

[netibiza]

Oh dear woofy! Nit good. I still get dizzy moments still blami g the flight.
A glass plate exploded in microwave tonight. Shattered into small pieces. Poor Mr N didnt get his carrotts and peas with his liver dinner. I had to have reheated stew in a saucepan. Was scared to use microwave. Freezer broken, microwave exploding! Back porch light not working and a kitchen halogen light not working! Cat going screwy again, what is happening?

[jno]

The machines are rising in revolt...

[woofgang]

good morning its cold.

[jno]

Stifling here, though only 80 degrees or so, I don't know why it seems so much hotter than it is. Spent a couple of hours in a cafe by the water (only one of us eating, the other had just a couple of potato wedges, which proved to be a mistake). Then two hours driving the 20 or so miles back. Rush hour seems to start at lunchtime. I may have burnt my arm as I was on the sunny side of the car most of the way.

[netibiza]

Good morning. Sunny but cold here. Just had acryllic nails removed. What a relief but although natural nails look good they feel strange. Was b....y expensive!!! Just having a quick coffee before trudging home.

[shaneystar2]

Hello all
Lovely sunny day but still chilly .Sunshine is very welcome though .
Hope you're all ok .
Nothing doing here. I've just made a bread pudding as had some stale bread to use up .Smells like Christmas in the kitchen.

[netibiza]

Think i like bread pudding. Shaney can you give me the recipe please?

[shaneystar2]

8oz stale bread ( about half a loaf)
half a pint of milk
2oz melted butter
6oz dried mixed fruit
3oz dark brown soft sugar.
1egg
2tsp mixed spice
Cut the bread up and soak with the milk, leave it to stand until soggy ,melt butter and beat egg, mix into bread and milk with a fork .Add fruit ,sugar and spice .Give it a good beat with the the fork.Put into a buttered tin and bake for an hour or so on 150C or until a knife comes out out clean when you poke it.
I use a big tablespoon to measure an ounce .I rarely weigh anything unless it has to be really exact.I cook like my Mum did :)

[shaneystar2]

Oh and when it's cold dust it with icing sugar or you can eat it hot with custard,whipped cream or ice cream.

[netibiza]

Oh ta shaney. Mr N will enjoy it. What is mixed spice? And what else can i use instead?

[shaneystar2]

Here's some I made earlier
http://oi65.tinypic.com/2a0ibs9.jpg
Mixed spice is that Schwartz stuff in a jar Neti.
https://www.schwartz.co.uk/products/herbs-and-spices/spices/mixed-spice

[jno]

Grate some ginger on it, Neti ... And maybe some sporty, but don't bother with posh.

[netibiza]

Good morning all.
Shaney that looks so tasty. I can't stand cinnamon so yes Jno maybe some ginger
Lovely sunny day here. After the shopping we went for a walk on promenade and then a coffee. Mr N has a dold! So nice quiet weekend for us. Have ordered a juicy spit roast chicken and real chips for tomorrow's lunch as not eating out. Have had enough of eating out!

[netibiza]

Good morning. Damp and chilly here again.
Two of my friends have both broken their wrists last night. Im staying put just in case!
Hope everyone is ok.
Am still trying to catch up on Holby and casualty and Corrie but am getting confused with now and then. Glad Serena is back.

[netibiza]

Helloooo........

[woofgang]

hello all....its been a potter about day here...bits of housework, bits of craft, bits of gardening and the odd snooze....very nice