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Tuesday 20 October 2015

It has been lovely and sunny here, yesterday became a full on washing on the line and garden day. Lots of tidying done, the rest of my bulbs in and 2 planters full of well rooted strawberry runners. They were as big as the parent plants and should fruit next year.


I now have 6 stacks of granny squares, and have started making the bigger squares but am not convinced that they are in the best colour choice. I aim to make a few then lay some out and see what I think then. If it is a no I will use them in something else.


I am not rushing to make these, a few in the evening once my bum collides with the sofa. I did have a night off as the driving to Cardigan put strain on my shoulder, Ben took full advantage and sprawled across my lap.

I prepped up a big tray of veg to roast on Sunday, ready for the veg tart for Monday.  I decided to add parsnip to the mix and will be using half a pack of ready cooked chestnuts.
 I should have made this yesterday but happened upon 2 bags of mushroom stir fry mix for 10p a pack, I also had some beef strips in the freezer that I snapped up a while ago, 350 g for £1. A dollop of my plum and chilli jelly and a glug of fig balsamic turned them into a feast for 3.


Once roasted there was enough for more than 1 meal so half of it will be used in the chilli and rice that I have planned, I will just add a little of my chilli sauce to keep enough heat.

There is rain forecast for tomorrow, I have been asked to go into Swansea, if it does rain I will go as far as my sewing room.
I see that the pundits are telling us to be ready for over 30 days of hard weather and snow, so we will get floods or a heat wave then.
I will have no issues if it does turn cold, my pantry, cupboards and freezers are and will be full. I will buy some dried milk and a few extra bags of flour and so on.
I would quite like to see some snow, it is years since I saw more than a couple of inches.
Now I am going to drink my tea before it gets cold and then take Ben out before I start to think about rolling puff pastry out.

                   TTFN                                                  Pam


16 comments:

  1. Tonight's tea is a cheat's M&S Cumberland pie n a tin of beans will be opened. I have had a hard two days at work so I'm not even sorry!! I love those coloured squares!

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    1. Nothing wrong with that at all, a few chips on the side and some brown sauce mmmmmmmmmm.

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  2. Every where is full of berries, so we could be in for a hard winter, I too would love to see the snow, but loads of people won't want snow this side of Christmas.

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    1. I don't really want snow, but like lots of things the idea is better than the actuality.

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  3. The foods you prepare always look healthy and delicious. Pam, you do amaze me with all that you accomplish!

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    1. Blushes wildly, thank you Henny Penny

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  4. Best to stock up (although on one blog I've read, they seem to think it is folly). It isn't THAT long ago (2010) when the M4 shut. Not to mention just about every other road being impassible from snow - which then got rained on - and froze into a Cresta Run right across the bottom half of Wales.

    You are brilliant at creating something from humble ingredients. Well done! My quick meal tonight was a veggie chilli with spicy taco mixed beans in and tinned toms. Tasty and plenty for the freezer (made 4 servings).

    Your crochet is coming on nicely. Perhaps it needs some ivory or similar to tame - or replace? - the red.

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    1. There is only a few of my colours in that picture, I have over 20 colours to use ans am still mulling over the big squares.

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  5. Those vegetables looked delicious. I also saw the weather prediction and have opted for some long life milk and bread mixes for the bread maker. The pantry is well stocked so we should be OK.

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    1. I do not take milk but like to have it on hand for cooking and visitors. I have been snowed in a few times and it is amazing how quickly panic sets in.

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  6. I like snow too but only for a few days then I like it all to go!

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    1. I am a nit wit, I like to see it all virginal and be the first to step in it, then i want it to evaporate instantly. slush is just disgusting.

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  7. I love roasted veg. I 'm the only one though so I normally do a big bowl full for myself and plonk a piece of salmon on top. I'm glad you don't take much notice of the weather men. Mind you being Wales they are on a good bet if they mention rain xx

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    1. They were right on the nail for yesterday, and we should get some at the weekend.

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  8. Good to hear that you are all set for winter! I need to set about getting ready in the next couple of weeks - time to add the winter prep kit to the cars and so on! xx

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    1. Yes I have a little check list and once it is all ticked off i can relax.

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