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Did you put bicarbonate of soda in them Ginns ? - That's how we used to cook them in the olden days !

Good morning everyone :-)

As we have such a lovely brunch to look forward to, I will get into the 'Seasonal Spirit' and have a couple of toasted hot cross buns for now, smothed with butter.

Loverly............. <3

Thank you Sylvia,

Dea x

No Syl.....much more effective than beans!


Yes Dea, I soaked them in bicarb for a few hours............not doing that again, well not for JB to eat anyway :-0

I have just put fresh linen on the bed!

Thanks Gins.....just what I needed whilst having my brekkie........ :-S
(I used to add a little sugar to them after they were cooked)



I was actually going to say about the fact that you had a 'dry' Friday night......didn't realise the hosepipe ban had reached Sheffield :-P



Thanks Sylvs......what I meant about the Hot Cross buns thingey was that I don't eat them at any other time of year. I start with them on Maundy Thursday.........sigh. Remember when you couldn't buy Eastery things until.....well, .... Easter?



Grey day..........to peg out or not to peg out...that is the question
:-D

Its your imaginations Mrs C...............I didnt go into detail!


Dont hang the washing out, its raining here and it will be on its way to you soon

I remember when Easter lasted about a week, you could buy eggs at that time and no other. Christmas used to start in Dec and not Sept and Fathers day didnt exist, along with trick or treat

Now theres a card and a gift idea for every none occation.....So sorry to hear the sad loss of your dog and such....sell sell sell

...........sigh

That is very true about the cards Gins.....I was rather startled to find those that read...."congratulations on your divorce" and then one that said something about congratulations on "getting out of prison" :-S :-S :-S



I've got a fair amount of washing dry....you can keep the rain thanks.


OH has been channel hopping as per usual and has come across the 10 Commandments.........so hammy now but so fantastic in the cinema when it was first released.....and no, it wasn't a silent movie Gins... :-P


Mind you, I didn't realise that Moses was bald.

You see


Sometimes he walked with Aaron ..



and sometimes he didn't :-D :-D

Anyone around ??

I is lonely again ! :-(

Dea Xxx

Im here Dea...on and orf

OOhhh that's nice Ginns!

How is JB tonight??? ;-)

'DE'-flated, I hope !!!

Dea Xxx

Yes thanks Dea!!!!!


Just finished on Skype to Geneve and Wales, mom is off to Geneva on Sunday to stay with daughter

Hi all
xxx



a beautiful sunny, spring day here!



s
xx

The Baptist church across the street was broken into last night .............. sometime between the end of their last service on Friday and about 9 am this morning. We didn't hear any noise, and we do keep an eye and ear open for strange noises. But it seems the thief/ves broke in through a side door.


OH didn't ask what (if anything) had been stolen, or if there had been any damage done.

Good morning everyone

HAPPY EASTER!
xxxx



breakfast is ready

Fresh fruit salad with vanilla yoghourt


Porridge with chopped up dates, bananas, and maple syrup (other fruit selections over there >>>> )


Selection of cold cereals


French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup
Caribbean Banana Fritters


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free),
Hot Cross Buns


bacon & cheese quiche,
cheese and onion tarts,



Full English
stirfry (chicken, beef, or vegetarian),
Chicken Karage (Japanese deep fried chicken pieces)
chorizo hash with fried eggs
Ham, cheese and tomato on toasted bread


home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon


Potato, dill and cheddar soup


blueberry gingered lemon muffins,
rhubarb and strawberry muffins,


Cheese scones,
raisin scones


jams, jellies, Nutella (hazelnut spread)


Tea, coffee, juices


(some extra bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced baby golden beetroot, Maple baked beans, olive oil, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!)




enjoy
xx






look for the Easter eggs hidden in the breakfast room, conservatory and the garden :-D :-D :-D




s
xx

a special lunch for Easter Sunday :-D


EASTER LUNCH

Cocktails, Sherry


selection of hors d'ouevres
Wild Mushroom Pate
Blue Cheese Dip
Shrimp with lemon dressing
Crackers and toast tips


Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)
French Onion Soup
Cream of Tomato Soup


Spring green salad with rosemary balsamic dressing


Whole ham glazed with red wine and quatre epices
Rosemary braised Lamb Shanks (simmered in red wine with garlic and tomatoes)
Rosemary crusted rack of lamb
Garlic Prime Rib

Tagliatella with coriander pesto
Goat cheese and arugula over penne
Warm goat’s cheese salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing


Mashed Blue Potatoes with Garlic
Roast Potatoes
3 Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
Potato Gratin with Caramelized Onions,
Rosemary Creole Baked Sweet Potato


Green bean casserole with mushrooms, herbs, sour cream, and cheddar cheese
Asparagus with cranberries and pine nuts
Candied carrots
Sugar snap peas
Brussles sprouts gratin
Butternut Squash

Gravy

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


Italian Easter Pie (cheese, ricotta, chocolate, eggs, creams)
Pashka (Russian) (cheese, cream cheese, cream,eggs, raisins)
Lemon meringue pie
Frozen lemon cream cakes with toasted meringue and caramel sauce


Cheese and cracker plate

Selection of wines from Western Australia, and New Zealand


Tea, Coffee, Juices





enjoy
xx




s
xxx

Sunday, east coast of Oz......... 26C & sunny :-D beautiful autumn day

Good morning everyone and a Happy Easter to you all! <3 <3

I will have the 'Full English' today please and that 'special' lunch looks delicious !!

You even have my very favourite - "Warm goat’s cheese salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing" ... so I MUST have that :-D

Just as a 'starter' you understand ;-), then I will just HAVE to 'sample' everything else :-D

Thank you Sylvia,

Dea x

Nothing wrong with your appetite again Dea............. ;-)


A very Happy Easter to all friends on here.............you know where I'm orf to so I'll see you later........~~~~



Thank you for brekkie Sylvs.........fab lunch to look forward to.



DEA! Put that toast down.....4 pieces is enough for anyone.....tuts.....xx

Happy Easter~~~~~~~~~~ I guess you have been very busy Cyns, sit down and have some of Syls lovley spread


Not a bit of choccy in our house, Im glad to say :-D

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to you all




no chocolate in my house either ..............I ate it all on Thursday ............

:-D

Happy Easter to you all




no chocolate in my house either ..............I ate it all on Thursday ............

:-D