Hello there, I hope you're well. It's bright, sunny and a little chilly here as I sit writing this blog.
You'll notice something a bit different today on my 'Friday Link Up Party.' It's not a Five on Friday link up, instead it's a 'Friday Catch Up' I've been thinking about this for a while now, as I usually post more than one photo in each of the 5 categories.
I'm hoping it'll be more freeing to post about subjects without the need to find extra things to make up the five sections. To give an example, if I post about craft I would post 5 lots of knitting (as I'm only knitting at the moment). This would look like - a finish, and 2 projects that I'm working on (I only work on two projects at once eg a garment and a small project such as a washcloth), I would then add 3 other knitted projects that are waiting.
You'll notice something a bit different today on my 'Friday Link Up Party.' It's not a Five on Friday link up, instead it's a 'Friday Catch Up' I've been thinking about this for a while now, as I usually post more than one photo in each of the 5 categories.
I'm hoping it'll be more freeing to post about subjects without the need to find extra things to make up the five sections. To give an example, if I post about craft I would post 5 lots of knitting (as I'm only knitting at the moment). This would look like - a finish, and 2 projects that I'm working on (I only work on two projects at once eg a garment and a small project such as a washcloth), I would then add 3 other knitted projects that are waiting.
I could of course add other subjects, eg a book, a recipe, a craft etc but I don't want to stick to a rigid framework. I do love the Friday catch ups, if you comment or leave a link to your blog, I'll visit you. I hope you'll continue to add your link and visit other's that have joined in too.
Let me know what you think, and of course if you wish to continue your post as a Five on Friday, that's absolutely fine. At the end of the day we are friends 'catching up' together on a Friday. It's all good.
Let me know what you think, and of course if you wish to continue your post as a Five on Friday, that's absolutely fine. At the end of the day we are friends 'catching up' together on a Friday. It's all good.
A seasonal bouquet from Morrisons. I love flowers and thought these looked so cheerful. The hyacinths fill the room with their scent. Tulips are one of my favourites, I'm waiting for the tulips in the garden to flower.
The first week of march, in the words of Simon & Garfunkel... 'slow down, you move too fast'.
I thought I'd make this a Cooking Book Challenge post, using a recipe from one of my many cookery books. I've de-cluttered lots but there are still plenty more books on the shelf. Maybe I need to go through them again!
Penny from Homemade Heart used to host these the first week each month, but sadly like many blogs they've stopped and gone to instagram only. I think Penny's original challenge had two dinner recipes and no puddings, cakes etc. For me, it will be whatever I cook and more importantly remember to photograph before it's eaten. I'll try and use a different book next time, if I've not de-cluttered it! That will be a challenge in itself.
For my Cookery Book Challenge I made a pie using leftover roast chicken, I decided to add sliced potato instead of the usual pastry top.
I thought I'd make this a Cooking Book Challenge post, using a recipe from one of my many cookery books. I've de-cluttered lots but there are still plenty more books on the shelf. Maybe I need to go through them again!
Penny from Homemade Heart used to host these the first week each month, but sadly like many blogs they've stopped and gone to instagram only. I think Penny's original challenge had two dinner recipes and no puddings, cakes etc. For me, it will be whatever I cook and more importantly remember to photograph before it's eaten. I'll try and use a different book next time, if I've not de-cluttered it! That will be a challenge in itself.
For my Cookery Book Challenge I made a pie using leftover roast chicken, I decided to add sliced potato instead of the usual pastry top.
Adding some finely chopped vegetables, a cuppa soup (no need for extra seasoning). I usually add mushrooms in meat pies, either fresh or tinned.
Top with sliced potatoes brushed with cooking oil.
Bake the top recipe for 30 minutes in a hot oven. This recipe uses asparagus cup of soup but a different cup of soup of your choice is ok, I use mushroom or chicken and vegetable.
This cookery book, was my first Christmas present from Mark.
Top right, a photo of the pie made with pastry.
Do you have a favourite way of cooking a pie?
For Steak and Kidney Pies, I love Delia Smith's Suet Crust pastry on top. That method is ideal for Gluten Free baking too. The suet pastry stops the cardboard texture.
