Thank you all, I am sure I will be firing on all cylinders again soon.
The rain never stops in October. Did I once write a post on how wonderful I thought Autumn was? I think I was lying. All I want to do is get out in the garden and make a start on things, roses need pruning, weeding needs to be done, the veg patch needs to be cleared, fences need painting, deck needs oiling, greenhouse needs cleaning and clearing, beds need digging - never stops, but I don't especially want to get out there and get soaked for my troubles - call me a wuss. So I have a Christmas cake in the oven right now - it looks massive! I'm sure it is bigger than last year even though the recipe is identical. The smells wafting out of the kitchen are lovely - the smells are the best bit of Christmas I think.
I hope you are all okay and thanks for bearing with me.
The smell of a Christmas cake in the oven is sure to make you feel better! You've reminded me to get on and do mine. Keep positive. X
ReplyDeleteGlad your feeling better, the rain us very depressing, but, the cake will be making up for it I am sure.
ReplyDeleteWell, you've inspired me to attempt my first christmas cake this year. I'll make it as a gift for a friend who is very nicely letting me stay in her apartment (in a much quieter part of her town than where I live in my town) over New Year's. Not sure I'll go the whole traditional hog and marzipan and ice it, but even just the cake will be appreciated. In fact, just before I saw this post I had spent ten minutes trying to find the cake tin I bought years ago and have used, well, not very often since.
ReplyDeleteHappiness is! Mmm ... I baked bread today and there is something so nice and cozy about baking smells filling the house. Glad you are feeling a bit better & hope it keeps up.
ReplyDeleteYou sound so cheerful. Terrific.
ReplyDeleteDon't you wish that internet came with smellovision? LOL! I'd love to taste it too. Did you post the recipe? I might just need to try this out this year and you will know that across the ocean, someone else is making your dish!! :-)
ReplyDeletePhoto and recipe? :)
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