I always thought Mrs JFW had a role to play in the blog ! Though I suspect Hammy is the brains behind it and Cat has also a large say in the end result
I miss all four and Alfie waves to cat and wonders if cat is in love with Holly ? Alfie is smitten .;)
175g butter, softened
85g golden caster sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
225g plain flour
75g pistachios
75g dried cranberries
1.Mix the butter, sugar and vanilla extract with a wooden spoon. stir in the flour, then tip in the pistachios and cranberries - you might need to get your hands in at this stage to bring the mix together as a dough. Halve the dough and shape each half into a log about 5cm across. Wrap in cling film, then chill for 1 hr or freeze for up to 3 months.
2.Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. slice the logs into 1cm-thick rounds, place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 12-15 mins. Cool completely on the tray.
175g butter, softened
85g golden caster sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
225g plain flour
75g pistachios
75g dried cranberries
1.Mix the butter, sugar and vanilla extract with a wooden spoon. stir in the flour, then tip in the pistachios and cranberries - you might need to get your hands in at this stage to bring the mix together as a dough. Halve the dough and shape each half into a log about 5cm across. Wrap in cling film, then chill for 1 hr or freeze for up to 3 months.
2.Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. slice the logs into 1cm-thick rounds, place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 12-15 mins. Cool completely on the tray.
I hope you like them. My mum made some last week and mucked up the amount of sugar in hers (too much) but they were still delicious. Very festive.
Are you still in work today, Dizzy?
I've got the day off to look after my boys as their schools are shut so we're off to the German market in Brum. I'm really looking forward to it. <bounce>
I hope you like them. My mum made some last week and mucked up the amount of sugar in hers (too much) but they were still delicious. Very festive.
Are you still in work today, Dizzy?
I've got the day off to look after my boys as their schools are shut so we're off to the German market in Brum. I'm really looking forward to it. <bounce>
TTFN.
I was at work today Saz, although the school was closed to pupils. Then I came home to find my oldest son was still here so I spent some time with him before taking him to the station. Hope you and your boys enjoyed the German market, we have one in Southampton every year too, although it's not a very big one here.
Time to get ready to watch ITT, I'm looking forward to seeing it for the first time this week at the proper time
I got some more kit-kats, as the last lot got snaffled
MiniJude has just arrived home from College, just in time to help put the shopping away and make a cup of tea
Got last night ITT to catch up on, seem to be a day behind with everything, even MrJude said of Tuesdays episode - what's te point of going into detail of last weeks costumes and he doesn't even like ITT!
Afternoon All, went to the Bath Christmas Market on Tuesday, but it was pouring with rain, so didn't stay very long, but it is huge and looked good, lots of mulled/spiced wine stalls, but I was on my way to a hospital appt, so I resisted the temptation.
Mmmm,Battenburg. Yum. I must make Mary Berry's coffee and walnut version one day.
Jude, I don't like the look back at the dresses part. We see them the week before the show, we don't need to see them again the week after. I always stop watching ITT when that bit is on.
Christmas wrapping paper bought so I can start wrapping the pressies now. It's very glam, sparkly black with little brightly coloured reindeer on. And sparkly black gift tags. I love wrapping pressies.:)
Have just made some fresh proper coffee - perfect with battenburg, thank you.
When you watch last night's ITT make sure you watch the last bit with Jason - even if you don't like him. Very funny!
Just got muddled and nearly offered to make coffee on a Terry thread:eek::o:eek:.
Mind you, did wonder why he was posting on here!:D
Lol , That made me laugh . I get my thread muddled too ! I was on the Downton thread a while back and couldnt get over them all talking about the Eurovision song contest ! What it had to do with Lady Marys love life I couldnt grasp ! Then realized I has clicked the wrong thread
I wish you had made coffee on Terry thread !!!
I love Battenburg , but I have to peel off the marzipan roll it into a little wheel , then eat the cake leaving the roll of battenburg till the end .:D
Mmmm,Battenburg. Yum. I must make Mary Berry's coffee and walnut version one day.
Jude, I don't like the look back at the dresses part. We see them the week before the show, we don't need to see them again the week after. I always stop watching ITT when that bit is on.
Christmas wrapping paper bought so I can start wrapping the pressies now. It's very glam, sparkly black with little brightly coloured reindeer on. And sparkly black gift tags. I love wrapping pressies.:)
Loving all the techniques for enjoying Battenburg! I peel the marzipan off, but keep it flat so I can suck it! I also break the cake up into squares, but I don't care what order I eat the colours as it's all about the marzipan for me!
I thought I'd just close my eyes for a little while after the electrician left and completely zonked out! :D
It's hard to believe it is now December!:eek: I might start writing cards tonight...or tomorrow maybe!;)
Lol , That made me laugh . I get my thread muddled too ! I was on the Downton thread a while back and couldnt get over them all talking about the Eurovision song contest ! What it had to do with Lady Marys love life I couldnt grasp ! Then realized I has clicked the wrong thread
I wish you had made coffee on Terry thread !!!
I love Battenburg , but I have to peel off the marzipan roll it into a little wheel , then eat the cake leaving the roll of battenburg till the end .:D
Well - er - actually I did!:o
But I'm a quick typist and - if you're fast enough - you can go back and delete things and it doesn't show!:cool:
Mmmm,Battenburg. Yum. I must make Mary Berry's coffee and walnut version one day.
Jude, I don't like the look back at the dresses part. We see them the week before the show, we don't need to see them again the week after. I always stop watching ITT when that bit is on.
Christmas wrapping paper bought so I can start wrapping the pressies now. It's very glam, sparkly black with little brightly coloured reindeer on. And sparkly black gift tags. I love wrapping pressies.:)
Do you want to come and wrap mine too?
I'm not a lover of battenburg.
I have sparkly red finger and toe nails, all ready for the Christmas do on Saturday - where I will be dancing, well I say dancing....
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I miss all four and Alfie waves to cat and wonders if cat is in love with Holly ? Alfie is smitten .;)
175g butter, softened
85g golden caster sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
225g plain flour
75g pistachios
75g dried cranberries
1.Mix the butter, sugar and vanilla extract with a wooden spoon. stir in the flour, then tip in the pistachios and cranberries - you might need to get your hands in at this stage to bring the mix together as a dough. Halve the dough and shape each half into a log about 5cm across. Wrap in cling film, then chill for 1 hr or freeze for up to 3 months.
2.Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. slice the logs into 1cm-thick rounds, place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 12-15 mins. Cool completely on the tray.
Enjoy and merry Christmas.
Thanks Saz, I'll be giving them a try very soon
Are you still in work today, Dizzy?
I've got the day off to look after my boys as their schools are shut so we're off to the German market in Brum. I'm really looking forward to it. <bounce>
TTFN.
Have brought some lovely bread if anyone wants to join me for hot buttered toast:):)
I was at work today Saz, although the school was closed to pupils. Then I came home to find my oldest son was still here so I spent some time with him before taking him to the station. Hope you and your boys enjoyed the German market, we have one in Southampton every year too, although it's not a very big one here.
Time to get ready to watch ITT, I'm looking forward to seeing it for the first time this week at the proper time
Good evening. And I've some good Welsh cheddar slices!
Yum! Dessert!
I have brought some Battenburg cake for the marzipan lovers amongst us, so help yourselves when you arrive!
I got some more kit-kats, as the last lot got snaffled
MiniJude has just arrived home from College, just in time to help put the shopping away and make a cup of tea
Got last night ITT to catch up on, seem to be a day behind with everything, even MrJude said of Tuesdays episode - what's te point of going into detail of last weeks costumes and he doesn't even like ITT!
Have just made some fresh proper coffee - perfect with battenburg, thank you.
When you watch last night's ITT make sure you watch the last bit with Jason - even if you don't like him. Very funny!
Just got muddled and nearly offered to make coffee on a Terry thread:eek::o:eek:.
Mind you, did wonder why he was posting on here!:D
Jude, I don't like the look back at the dresses part. We see them the week before the show, we don't need to see them again the week after. I always stop watching ITT when that bit is on.
Christmas wrapping paper bought so I can start wrapping the pressies now. It's very glam, sparkly black with little brightly coloured reindeer on. And sparkly black gift tags. I love wrapping pressies.:)
Lol , That made me laugh . I get my thread muddled too ! I was on the Downton thread a while back and couldnt get over them all talking about the Eurovision song contest ! What it had to do with Lady Marys love life I couldnt grasp ! Then realized I has clicked the wrong thread
I wish you had made coffee on Terry thread !!!
I love Battenburg , but I have to peel off the marzipan roll it into a little wheel , then eat the cake leaving the roll of battenburg till the end .:D
Loving all the techniques for enjoying Battenburg! I peel the marzipan off, but keep it flat so I can suck it! I also break the cake up into squares, but I don't care what order I eat the colours as it's all about the marzipan for me!
I thought I'd just close my eyes for a little while after the electrician left and completely zonked out!
It's hard to believe it is now December!:eek: I might start writing cards tonight...or tomorrow maybe!;)
But I'm a quick typist and - if you're fast enough - you can go back and delete things and it doesn't show!:cool:
Please don't tell the mods!:eek:
Better bring some good cakes then!
Do you want to come and wrap mine too?
I'm not a lover of battenburg.
I have sparkly red finger and toe nails, all ready for the Christmas do on Saturday - where I will be dancing, well I say dancing....