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OOOhhh - just had some of my Pate !!

It was Hubby' s birthday today so I made it for him, with loads of brandy and garlic etc !!!

It was GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feeling much better now,

Dea Xxx

:-D <3 :-D

Thank you Ginns !!

That has 'done the trick' !!

Dea Xxx

Dea ((((((Hug))))))


Linds, he might famous, one day.......he can then look after his mom, and his mom, can look after her friends ;-)

As 'Del Boy' says - 'One day he will be a MillionaIre!!'

Hope he shares it with you !

Dea xxx

Hope your son's recording goes well Linds!

Dea Xxx <3

Dea one nice cuppa waiting for you. Enjoy. Off to put out the meal have to eat sharp cos son is in studio at 6pm recording bands new album :-)

Don't know why but I just feel the need of a litle hug !!

Dea Xxx

I am really full from all that lunch - can anyone make me a nice cuppa ??

Dea Xxx

Ours has turned to rain which has really disappointed the grandhildren !

They made a 'snow lady' - (Don't ask me - I will take a look tomorrow !!)

They wanted to do sledging but I fear that has gone away for now !!??

Dea Xxx

Yum....a proper meal at last :-D

No snow over night, but theres plenty on the ground

Good morning....... :-D


My word, look at that lunch Dea.........doesn't it look wonderful ? :-D


Thank you Sylvs and it's nice to have you back.


I really am an early bird lately. This morning at 7.15 am I was preparing turkey stew!! :-S

Two more busy mornings a head of me and then, hopefully.............zzzzzz


Must go and get sorted for going you-know-where ;-)

OOhh Sylvia - you are 'proper' back <3 <3 <3

I hope your poorly foot is improving :-D

I will have bacon, turkey sausages, mushrooms and tomatoes please and I am really looking forward to that lovely lunch.

Thank you Sylvs <3

Dea Xxx

Lunch will be served at 1 pm


Menu


Cocktails, Sherry

selection of hors d'ouevres ................

Olive Tapenade
Vegetarian pate
Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade on toasted bread squares
Shrimp with lemon dressing
Smoked salmon with wasabi, lime and cucumber

Crackers and toast tips


Soup ....................

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)
Beef and Vegetable soup
Leek and potato soup
Split Pea, Ham and Barley soup


Salad ..............

Winter Green salad, with pears, apples and walnuts
Caribbean Cucumber salad
Apple and Quinoa Salad


Main ..............

Roast Baron of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Mustard

Meat Lasagna

Shepherdess Pie (vegan)

Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Lasagna (vegetarian)

Vegetarian chili



Roast potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, 3 Cheese Scalloped Potatoes,

lemongrass & ginger scented rice

Wild Rice

Glazed carrots, roast parsnips,
brussels sprouts,
snap peas,
asparagus,
Green Bean Casserole,
cauliflower with cheese sauce,
Stuffed Tomatoes,
roasted root vegetable mix,
baked acorn squash


Gravy


Butter Pan Buns, Multigrain Rolls, Sourdough Rolls, Corn Bread,


Dessert ................

Chocolate Pistachio Mousse

Hazelnut Torte with Sour Cherry Preserve

Dutch Apple Pie

Lemon sorbet

Blueberry Icecream

Upsidedown Pineapple Pudding

Crème Brulee


Custard, whipped cream

Cheese and cracker plate

Selection of wines from California, Western Australia, Hunter Valley NSW, British Columbia


Tea, Coffee, Juices





enjoy




s
xxx

good morning everyone


I'm back on duty


breakfast is ready .................. though you may have to cook some items yourself!!


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten-free)
croissants,
crumpets
Danish
Cinnamon buns


Selection of jams, jellies


bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, black puddings etc in the warming pans



Tea, coffee, juices




s
xx

we use something called Arctic Salt


not real salt ......... which is EXTREMELY bad for your plants if it gets off the drive way or paths.

It's superb ....... sprinkle it on the front steps, garden path, and the sidewalks, and it is effective for 2 or 3 days to stop ice forming. OH sometimes also puts it on the paving stones on the drive way in the back garden.


Snow isn't usually the problem ....... it's the ice that causes everyone to slip and slide.


That 4x4 should have had absolutely no problems on a hill IF he had had the correct tires on ................... you need proper snow tires, with deep grips, not all-weather, or whatever you call them in the UK.

Hi all
xxx



it was very foggy this morning, then the sun burnt it off, and we had sun and clear blue skies. The temperature was on the chilly side!



no white stuff though



s
xx

Yep! Shovelling snow at 7.30. It was still dark with very little traffic about thank goodness. :-D :-D :-D

I've still a large bag of grit/salt which my son bought me last year. I put some in a bucket - it weighs a ton - and spread some on the path etc.


Hope you have recovered from your nightmare Dea...... <3


Nice quietish day really. Picked daughter up and had a leisurely hour at our favourite coffee shop and then came back here. Am taking her home soon - before the dreaded low temperatures arrive again.


Have been on the other side and seen a nice photo of my cousin and his family - he's only just joined the other side and it's a great way of keeping in touch. :-D


Also saw a nice picture of my grandchildren and daughter-in-law proudly displaying a snowman they had just made..... :-D

And, this is THE BEST I've ever used. We have grit tubs on every corner here (we live on one of the seven hills) and I will not use that, now Ive found this

It lasts for a couple of days

http://www.tesco.com/direct/winter-wizard-salt-bag-20kg/211-3161.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=211-3161

You can get smaller bags for £3.00, in store

Just looked back to see who got the last '00' number and it was................... ME !!!!!

:-D :-D :-D

Dea Xxx