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Baking again!

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By Pixi25


Baking again!

Been baking today. CHocolate sponge with chocolate icing and grated dark chocolate..a chocoholic's dream! :)
And first time making these Belgian biscuits..Mum used to make them when i was wee..not had them in years. Only we used to put Smarties on top! THat was my job :)))))) GOt Mum's old recipie books from Dad last week.



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Well, look at you,Domestic Goddess ! Lol..Thay look very good..have you sandwiched two biscuits together with the jam,Pixi ? ..choccy cake looks nice too :o)

30 Nov, 2011

 

great stuff Pixi ;)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

30 Nov, 2011

 

Haha I;m not as daft as I seem! lol
Yes sandwiched tog with rasp jam and topped with icing :) THe choc cake is jsut the spnge recipie with cocoa powder added :))))) Onyl had 1 eff so could only make one layer lol :)))))))))))))))) Ty Paul :)))))

30 Nov, 2011

 

Oh and I even cleaned the house today too! Amazing what bad weather can do! lol

30 Nov, 2011

 

true pixi ;))))))))))))))))))))))))

30 Nov, 2011

 

:)))))))))))) Started a painting for a xmas pressie too! :)

30 Nov, 2011

 

that's cool Pixi :) what you doing ? :)))))))))))))))))))))

30 Nov, 2011

 

wow, looks very yummy ~ i think we better all come round for tea!!!
you have been busy, baking is one thing, but cleaning???!!!

30 Nov, 2011

 

A Japanses landscape. Its for My Dad's friend who is jujitsu instructor and trained Osteopath..he has been such a good frined to my Dad this past while and fixes anything that needs fixing ..for nothing! He wont accept money so I thought he might like this. Am going to get him a mini bonsai too :)

30 Nov, 2011

 

Nice Pixi :))))))

30 Nov, 2011

 

:)))))) Hope it turns out good :)))))))) Off to teach now x

30 Nov, 2011

 

please can we see the painting?

30 Nov, 2011

 

You're going to get fat, henny! ;)))

30 Nov, 2011

 

watch that waistline pixi lol, wouldnt last long in this house, yummy ;o))

30 Nov, 2011

 

Chocolate mmm yummy...looks good Pix...:))

30 Nov, 2011

 

Do you remember there used to be a pudding called "death by chocolate " ? Sounds like you have made something similar ! Busy day -- well done Pixi .

30 Nov, 2011

 

Looks very yummy!

30 Nov, 2011

 

lol the painitng is just started ..not sure when I will get more done Sticki. :)
Yeah I know K I will need to stop all this baking! hehe..I'm trying to lose wieght!
Is good Sue! :) Not quite death by chocolate lol.I hope!
Was totally yummy and the biscuits just melt in your mouth! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

30 Nov, 2011

 

You'll soon get rid of an extra pound or two, weeding Dad's Garden on a Saturday, and doing a bit on yours too....:)))

1 Dec, 2011

 

Aye well I cant get out in any garden this week..the winds are jsut awful! and rain! :(

1 Dec, 2011

 

Raining here today,Pixi,but think it's going to clear up later...it hasn't been as bad as your's though..

1 Dec, 2011

 

Hard frost ere this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 Dec, 2011

 

Lummy...still, the frost has held off until quite late this year, tho'...

08.16 here and the temperature's already over 30° and rising... Just wondering what to wear to go out later...!

2 Dec, 2011

 

Hmph! I;m looking out my thermal vest! lol ;)

2 Dec, 2011

 

It is 0 degrees here Pixi..but luckily,no frost..Hope you have found your Thermals ! Not got any of those ..yet! make do with a tee shirt under my jumper..:o)..strangely enough,I feel it during the day,but still wear a summer sleeveless nightie all winter...such an odd bod,! Lol.

2 Dec, 2011

 

I dont have any lol..might buy some tho! i jsut usually wear layers..but i hate wearing lots of clothes!

2 Dec, 2011

 

Ah,save your pennies for plants,Pixi..tee shirts do the same job ! :o)

2 Dec, 2011

 

lol I need to save my pennies for bills! :(

2 Dec, 2011

 

I had forgotten about those !..definitely..that is not something to look forward to..:o(

2 Dec, 2011

 

yeah .. bit skint jsut now lol :(

2 Dec, 2011

 

Nice cake and biscuits, have you made your CHristmas cake Pixi? Thought the biscuits were mince pies with icing on.

3 Dec, 2011

 

No I dont makle Xmas cake. Nobody here really likes it. I love mince pies tho! :)

3 Dec, 2011

 

Me too. The nicest ones I've bought are the bakery ones from Mo....sons.

4 Dec, 2011

 

I might make some! :)

4 Dec, 2011

 

We all love Christmas cake,and have just put the Marizipan on mine this morning..and eaten all the 'levelling off' bits from the top of the cake,with a coffee.:o)..lovely !.well,I had to see if it tastes ok ..

4 Dec, 2011

 

Yum! sounds good to me....what time did you say coffee was being served at Bloomer? LOL.

4 Dec, 2011

 

It's been served Lindak..had lunch now..but kettle going on again in about an hour..shall we say 3pm ? ..:o) You aren't so far away in Derbyshire..get your coat on ,it's very cold..Lol.

4 Dec, 2011

 

lol..bit cold up here too jsut been to Asda! nightmare!

4 Dec, 2011

 

Everyone will be stocking up ,Pixi,coupled with Christmas shopping as well..I try to avoid shops like the plague,at the weekends in December..but some people have no choice when they work all week....

4 Dec, 2011

 

Well I jsut went to the wee Asda lol not the big one..I would never find everything..or else I would overspend! Oh well I did htat anyway lol. :)

4 Dec, 2011

 

Some of them are too big,aren't they? I think we all come out spending more than intended..especially if it looks like bad weather....and down to their marketing as well...we all know that,but they still win ! :o)

4 Dec, 2011

 

well i steer clear of the big one..i know where everything is at the wee one..although at this time of year..they move things and im totally confused! lol

4 Dec, 2011

 

We used to get some stick from customers when they moved things,..necessary at Christmas..and the rest of the year,is,as you will know,another marketing ploy..gets you to walk past different things..then you say" ooh,that looks nice,I'll try some of that " ! LOl....did you know most of the goods they want you to buy are at eye level ? ! :o)

4 Dec, 2011

 

Yep thats why i usually look to the top shelf apparantly thats where the bargains are!

4 Dec, 2011

 

glad you have it sussed,Pixi..don't forget the bottom
shelf as well My kind of shopping too ! :o)..no wonder my back aches afterwards .Lol.

4 Dec, 2011

 

Yeah lol! I hate shopping! my ack gets sore from trying to keep the trolley straight! and dodging in and out of people standing chatting..grrrrrrrrrr .oh and if I hear a kid screaming..i'm outta there pronto! lol

4 Dec, 2011

 

I have started shopping locally more..we have a fairly new Aldi nearby..and a lot of things are good..but still shop at where I worked as well..we get to keep our staff discount forever ! :o)

4 Dec, 2011

 

where do you work? i go to Aldis too.

4 Dec, 2011

 

' Worked' ! pixi..for 24 years..loved it..been retired five years now....it was the one Jamie Oliver used to do the ads for :o))

4 Dec, 2011

 

Um...not sure..Tesco?

4 Dec, 2011

 

No swearing ! :o) it was Sainsbury's ..Lol.

5 Dec, 2011

 

Oh aye lol we dont have one here :)

5 Dec, 2011

 

Don't think there are many in Scotland,Pixi..

5 Dec, 2011

 

Na they're too dear! lol

5 Dec, 2011

 

I agree a lot of things are..basics range ok..and offers.but I only buy certain things there ..clothes are great,especially as they have a lot of 25% off days so with my 10%.as well ,can't beat it ! :o)

5 Dec, 2011

 

Good for you! :)))

5 Dec, 2011

 

:o))) bought a cardigan/jacket,yesterday...£20..I got it for
£14...bargain..very happy.Lol.

5 Dec, 2011

 

Cool! I got a pair o jammies for Sarah from Primark for a fiver! Now thats a bargain! lol

5 Dec, 2011

 

that was good,Pixi..haven't been in there for ages...but will be soon,as I always take a mix of hats,socks or gloves,to the centre for the homeless about now.....like to think someone might be a bit warmer when out on the streets..

6 Dec, 2011

 

Aw how kind of you! :))))))))))))
Yes they are cheap as chips in there..not always great stuff but now and then I find nice things :) But then I dont always have money to spend lol

6 Dec, 2011

 

I think it's a hard time for a lot this year,Pixi..let's hope things improve next year,but doesn't sound good ! Might have to cut down on the chocolate ! Lol

6 Dec, 2011

 

Aw no!!!!!!!!! not the choclate! lol

6 Dec, 2011

 

Baking Again???? The only thing I'm baking is ME...in the SUN!!! lol!!!! :D

6 Dec, 2011

 

No,not really,Pixi..went to A..i,this afternoon..I love their chocolate :o))

6 Dec, 2011

 

Rub it in,why don't you Karen ? That is so sadistic !..:o)

6 Dec, 2011

 

Oh stoppit K! We are freezing here..raining tonight :(((((((((

6 Dec, 2011

 

Zipped! :))))))))))))

7 Dec, 2011

 

Lol missus!

7 Dec, 2011

 

But for how long,Karen ? :o)))

7 Dec, 2011

 

Saying nothing, Bloomer... ;))

7 Dec, 2011

 

Some might believe that..but not me ! Lol...must go now,off to the Gym..no,not to exercise..Play Gym with our Grandson....what have we let ourselves in for ? Hope he behaves himself..not Thomas..,my OH ! Lol.

7 Dec, 2011

 

...................... - see! lol!!!

7 Dec, 2011

 

Hahaha!

7 Dec, 2011

 

Well done Karen...almost ! catch you later..bye :o)

7 Dec, 2011

 

Fang says bye, Bloomer - see you later! lol!
Karen thinks OMG! Is that Fang laughing???

7 Dec, 2011

 

I'm back..and hoping Fang isn't still sniggering !..He would have been,at the ''on the floor,singing bit ''at the end,and the actions to Hickory,Dickory Dock !!...
The children were much better than me..at both..:o).
An X Factor singer,I aint ! Lol.

7 Dec, 2011

 

On the floor, Bloomer??? If it hadn't been a childrens' party, I'd be wondering what you meant! lol! :))))

7 Dec, 2011

 

Sorry to disappoint you,Karen....what on earth do you mean ???..I really can't imagine,'she says,demurely' ! Lol.

7 Dec, 2011

 

Zipped again! lol!!! :))))))

7 Dec, 2011

 

Oh,unzip it Karen..it's been long enough today..you need to eat ! Lol.

7 Dec, 2011

 

LOL, Bloomer! Already done! One of Esther's native delights!.....the chiilli pepper is a wonderful thing! :)))

7 Dec, 2011

 

Good..and glad you enjoyed Esther's meal..I wish I had an Esther..although I would give chilli peppers a miss..not a lover of spicy hot food...wouldn't last long in Africa,would I ? .. Does she make meat and potato pie,? ..:o))

7 Dec, 2011

 

or mince n tatties and doughballs????? mmmmm

7 Dec, 2011

 

Think it would be her version of them,Pixi..made with goat ! :o)

8 Dec, 2011

 

ew lol

8 Dec, 2011

 

Hmm - she's not tried either of these yet...but she made her first Boeuf Bourgignon last week! Managed to get her to miss out the chilli peppers...
The goat is nice (not much different to lamb really)...and so are the goat sausages!!!

8 Dec, 2011

 

ooh,if it's like lamb,I'm up for some of that,Karen..Goat hotpot..lovely ! :o)

8 Dec, 2011

 

Goat hotpot with chilli peppers!!!!
OH is longing for pepperless food......but I've forgotten how to cook! lol!!

8 Dec, 2011

 

You girls !

11 Dec, 2011

 

Crazy,aren't we Driad..? Lol.

11 Dec, 2011



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