Wednesday 14th December: Christmas Day is looming ... I have already had my first Christmas.
My Grandparents are at the back - Granny C is wearing a festive red jumper. Then down the left side we have my teenage cousin, Dumbo and aunty.
On the other side, to the ight of my Granddad is my uncle, Dad, Brother and finally my mum at the front. Mum was aiming to arrange the seating as boy, girl, boy, girl but we all switched places at the last minute. Anyway ... Granny C made a delicious squidgy log -------> |
Preparations are underway for Saturdays Christmas meal and inevitably after party. Last night I cleared the room that we will be eating in and tonight some chikkas are coming to set up the table with decorations.
I have a lot to do tonight and Friday morning, deserts are to be made and a am aiming to get as much prep done as possible. I know I will be a nightmare to talk to until myself and the nine other girls sit down to dinner.
I have left the vodka jelly in the err…, capable hands of one of my chikkas but I am quickly learning that she is more of a drinker of, rather than a maker of, Vodka Jelly.
Wish me luck.
Something is bound to go wrong.
I have a lot to do tonight and Friday morning, deserts are to be made and a am aiming to get as much prep done as possible. I know I will be a nightmare to talk to until myself and the nine other girls sit down to dinner.
I have left the vodka jelly in the err…, capable hands of one of my chikkas but I am quickly learning that she is more of a drinker of, rather than a maker of, Vodka Jelly.
Wish me luck.
Something is bound to go wrong.
Wednesday 7th December: Last night we enjoyed the first CTNM is a long time. Chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce, and it was delicious.
In other news, I have put on a really easy fool proof scone recipe. Fantastic warm, with clotted cream and jam.
In other news, I have put on a really easy fool proof scone recipe. Fantastic warm, with clotted cream and jam.
Thursday 1st December: We’re officially in the countdown to Christmas, and I am very excited! I opened one of my advent calendars this morning and enjoyed a chocolate-y treat before breakfast. Yum.
I made some mini muffins last night. They weren’t meant to be muffins at all, I was actually working on a Banoffee Cupcake Recipe but the banana cupcakes had the texture of muffins and it wouldn’t have been right to put fudge butter cream on top. Nevertheless, I have stumbled upon a great banana muffin recipe. Delicious when warm. They are also this weeks Recipe of the week.
Wednesday 30th November: We’re nearly into the Christmas countdown, ahh! I wrapped two presents last night and am venturing out doors on Sunday to brave the Christmas crowds. Wish me luck.
My Dad’s birthday was last night, take a look at this cake. AMAZING!
I made some mini muffins last night. They weren’t meant to be muffins at all, I was actually working on a Banoffee Cupcake Recipe but the banana cupcakes had the texture of muffins and it wouldn’t have been right to put fudge butter cream on top. Nevertheless, I have stumbled upon a great banana muffin recipe. Delicious when warm. They are also this weeks Recipe of the week.
Wednesday 30th November: We’re nearly into the Christmas countdown, ahh! I wrapped two presents last night and am venturing out doors on Sunday to brave the Christmas crowds. Wish me luck.
My Dad’s birthday was last night, take a look at this cake. AMAZING!
Tuesday 29th November: it's my Dads birthday today (Happy Birthday, eh Kid) and he is making Chilli Con Carne for dinner. I have put my chilli recipe on, take a look.
Friday 25th November: Annie was brilliant although there were many mistakes made, thats the fun of the theatre and it is a light-hearted, feel-good comedy. Miss Hannigan was fanstatic and hats off the the kids in the cast as they all remembered their lines (although not always the song).
It's officially one month till Christmas, excited? Stressed? Skint? Here are my top 5 cheap eats for the month of spending. Enjoy x
P.S. Next weeks CTNM is at Red Hot World buffet. To, er, pick up ideas ... research, yes! We are on a recipe finding, researching mission - it's all work, work, work.
Friday 17th November: CTNM is off again (sorry, sorry). This time it is a planned week off as we are going to see Annie at WYP. We will be back to normal the week after ... i promise!
A new Recipe of the week has been selected which is the delectable Lemon Cheesecake. It is tangy yet sweet. I have a few cheesecake recipes that I have collected over the years but this is the easiest recipe I have currently. It is simple but delicious.
Also, on Wednesday 23 November Heydays will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar from
10am to 12.30pm, and are holding a 'best decorated cup-cake competition. I'm off to brainstorm ideas now and since the Judge is Jack from WYP's Jack and the Beanstalk, maybe a Golden egg themed cake?
Monday 14th November: we didnt have a Chikka Tuesday last week and instead opted for a pizza, but do not worry as this weekend I baked a cake for my friends Son's 2nd birthday. It went down a treat; you can view the recipe here.
Tuesday 8th November: It's been too long since I last updated. I promise I will get on it tomorrow. I have a few recipies from last weeks chikka night and something Dumbo cooked up over the weekend, so keep a look out for those.
Also, there is no Chikka Menu tonight as we are having a much derserved takeaway, the big question is now ... Indian, Chinese, Italian or American?
Tuesday 1st November: I can't believe we are into November already, and another week of Chikkaness. In the meantime, if you like Bacon (who doesn't) and if you like vodka (or just getting drunk) then this is for you. Bacon Vodka
Also, there is no Chikka Menu tonight as we are having a much derserved takeaway, the big question is now ... Indian, Chinese, Italian or American?
Tuesday 1st November: I can't believe we are into November already, and another week of Chikkaness. In the meantime, if you like Bacon (who doesn't) and if you like vodka (or just getting drunk) then this is for you. Bacon Vodka
... and here is another brilliant idea for your Sunday morning fry up: Eggs in the basket
Monday 31st October: Happy Hallow'een! This weeks menu has just gone up.
Thursday 27th October: Granny C's Recipes have been added to the site and more will be added over the next few weeks, keep checking back for more.
Wednesday 26th October: I have added last nights Chilli burrito recipe to the site, as well as the cheese nachos and chocolate cake
Monday 24th October: We have a new 'recipe of the week' which is a very simple yet fantastically satisfying noodle dish. It can either be made with prawns or chicken, or why not both? The original dish was created as a pasta dish by my boyfriend, Dumbo a few months ago and since then we have added coconut milk to create a thick creamy sauce and swapped the tagliatelle pasta for noodles.
We will be adding the original recipe to the site soon, so keep a look out for that. In the meantime, take a look at the recipe HERE and feel free to leave any feedback or email me your photos.
I have updated the FAQ page, if you have a question that you would like to ask and see on the site you can email me or submit you questuion HERE.