Coffee....those immortal words..I love to hear. We went over to Sommerfield in Maghull this morning for our vegetables. We didn't want to go to Sainsbury's again, and I don't like Tescaw..and neither of us wanted to go to Formby, so that was where we ended up.
Had a bit of a look round the Square, I nipped into Bon Marche to see what they had. It is a better shop than the Ormskirk one, bigger and they have really pretty bras. I bought a lovely new black one with sequins. Really nice.VT went to the cheap shop and got some more cat food and other bits and pieces, then we went to get our veggies.
On the way back we went past the Sefton Meadows garden centre so he said want a cup of coffee..my treat..so who could resist. 2 Cafe Lattes later, lovely. Didn't look round the garden centre because we didn't want any more plants. The next thing to do is the bulbs for Spring. VT likes doing those.
Tonight we are having:
Pork Ribsters, with a light gravy,
Vegetables, maybe carrots and swede,
Potatoes..maybe mashed?
Apple sauce and apple slices.
Monday, 6 October 2008
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Easy Crosswords..
Is it my imagination, or are the crosswords getting easier? We seem to have done them very quickly this afternoon. Vt did the Sunday Express one and I did the Mail magazine one.Then he started the Mail on Sunday paper one and nearly finished it, I only had about four clues to find on the computer, normally we have a lot more to do than that.
Last night we didn't have Taco's after all. We ended up having the Paninis that VT brought back from Maghull. Very tasty they were too. So we just had them for tea.We will save the taco's for another day.
Made a bread from the Bread mixes this morning VT wanted the Fibre White one, and it has made a beautiful loaf. Also made our pizza dough for later, and did the roast vegetables.
Tonight we are having:
Pizza with our dough and tomato sauce,
Roast vegetables topping,
Goats cheese,
Salad with avocado and baby pomodoro tomatoes.
Last night we didn't have Taco's after all. We ended up having the Paninis that VT brought back from Maghull. Very tasty they were too. So we just had them for tea.We will save the taco's for another day.
Made a bread from the Bread mixes this morning VT wanted the Fibre White one, and it has made a beautiful loaf. Also made our pizza dough for later, and did the roast vegetables.
Tonight we are having:
Pizza with our dough and tomato sauce,
Roast vegetables topping,
Goats cheese,
Salad with avocado and baby pomodoro tomatoes.
Saturday, 4 October 2008
Wintry Day Today.
As I type this it is getting dark outside, and it is only six-o-clock. The nights are drawing in as they say. It is also pouring down with rain too and very dark in the house. We did all the bedding this morning and were just about to put it back on the bed when we discover that we haven't dried the sheets. Also Bobby is sitting beautifully comfy in the middle of the folded duvet. Do yu move a cat..Well No you don't you leave them where they are.
VT went for his mooch this morning and came back with two Paninis from Somerfield. One of them was free because he had a coupon from the paper a couple of weeks ago, and he bought the other one. So that will make a good meal one day next week. For once the offer was for a vegetarian option which was good.
Not a lot to say today, we haven't been anywhere or done anything really. Jane did ring up this afternoon, she has bought a new television. It is a 37" one and she is so proud of it she sent us a photo on her Daddy's phone! Aaah Bless. She said it was a bargain, as it was £329 pounds which is good for a television that size.
Tonight we are having:
Tacos with mince, chilli beans, lettuce, tomato salsa, grated cheese..a tiny bit..and a dollop of soured cream.
tasty.
VT went for his mooch this morning and came back with two Paninis from Somerfield. One of them was free because he had a coupon from the paper a couple of weeks ago, and he bought the other one. So that will make a good meal one day next week. For once the offer was for a vegetarian option which was good.
Not a lot to say today, we haven't been anywhere or done anything really. Jane did ring up this afternoon, she has bought a new television. It is a 37" one and she is so proud of it she sent us a photo on her Daddy's phone! Aaah Bless. She said it was a bargain, as it was £329 pounds which is good for a television that size.
Tonight we are having:
Tacos with mince, chilli beans, lettuce, tomato salsa, grated cheese..a tiny bit..and a dollop of soured cream.
tasty.
Friday, 3 October 2008
Squash..
Not a people squash but a Butternut Squash. Last night we had a really good tea, which was Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage.
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/7767/butternut-squash-and-sage-risotto?countView=false
It was lovely, one of those basic recipes that you know you will make again often. Last year when we were in New England we had a meal at The Cedar Street restaurant
http://www.cedarstreetrestaurant.com/ Wonderful place. We had a beautiful flavoursome pumpkin and pear risotto, at least I did, and VT had half of it.
Anyway last night in the end I did the Butternut and sage one, which was really good. With it we had, tenderstem broccoli mushrooms and asparagus. Truly yummy.
This morning we took my money to Sainsbury's in Walton, bought our usual things and some extras, almost filled a small trolley full.
Did go to the Poundstretcher next door, in the hopes of finding some Cafe Switch, but no good. I don't think there is any more to be had anywhere.
Tonight we are having:
Fishless fish fingers,
Green beans and Mushypeas for VT.
Chips!!! this is a treat.
Tartare sauce.
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/7767/butternut-squash-and-sage-risotto?countView=false
It was lovely, one of those basic recipes that you know you will make again often. Last year when we were in New England we had a meal at The Cedar Street restaurant
http://www.cedarstreetrestaurant.com/ Wonderful place. We had a beautiful flavoursome pumpkin and pear risotto, at least I did, and VT had half of it.
Anyway last night in the end I did the Butternut and sage one, which was really good. With it we had, tenderstem broccoli mushrooms and asparagus. Truly yummy.
This morning we took my money to Sainsbury's in Walton, bought our usual things and some extras, almost filled a small trolley full.
Did go to the Poundstretcher next door, in the hopes of finding some Cafe Switch, but no good. I don't think there is any more to be had anywhere.
Tonight we are having:
Fishless fish fingers,
Green beans and Mushypeas for VT.
Chips!!! this is a treat.
Tartare sauce.
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Change...
Is as good as a rest..so they say. This morning we took ourselves off to the Dobbies garden World. It is a new one just outside Southport. very nice too. Quite a big place with a food hall and garden centre and a large gift centre. We had a good look round, and VT joined the garden club where you get vouchers for two cups of coffee a month. We had our first two this morning. Nothing fancy but ok coffee.
We bought some of the Fine Cheese Company Fruit Cheeses, a Damson, Fig and a Gooseberry one. Also got a nice apple and ginger chutney, some Oval Albert biscuits and some little oatcakes. Worth going back especially if you are loking for a gift. they had an excellent gift dept.
Stopped in at Waitrose on the way home because I wanted something to go with tonight's tea, and some cash from the machine. Got some pears, broccoli and peas, and grapes etc., I do like that shop, just wish it wasn't so expensive really. everything you buy is so much more than everywhere else.
Tonight we are having:
Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto, A recipe VT spotted from the recipe of the day in the Daily Mail.
With it, Asparagus, tenderstem broccoli and peas.
We bought some of the Fine Cheese Company Fruit Cheeses, a Damson, Fig and a Gooseberry one. Also got a nice apple and ginger chutney, some Oval Albert biscuits and some little oatcakes. Worth going back especially if you are loking for a gift. they had an excellent gift dept.
Stopped in at Waitrose on the way home because I wanted something to go with tonight's tea, and some cash from the machine. Got some pears, broccoli and peas, and grapes etc., I do like that shop, just wish it wasn't so expensive really. everything you buy is so much more than everywhere else.
Tonight we are having:
Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto, A recipe VT spotted from the recipe of the day in the Daily Mail.
With it, Asparagus, tenderstem broccoli and peas.
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Books and more Books,
Took ourselves off to the library this morning. The weather was really cool, wet and blowy, saw a few umbrellas blown inside out!
The library has been refurbished, so you can't find anything. I wandered round for ages looking for the Cookery books, and eventually found them miles away from where they usually are. All the books are on smaller bookshelves now, and they are quite hard to look at. You never look at the bottom shelves, too much of an effort to strain the neck. Got a couple of books that look good, one is a new Kathy Reichs, but when I got home I found I had read it. A really nice looking Jane Asher baking book, with some gorgeous recipes in it, but I will never make any being on the healthy eating plan!! VT got some new local history books, which are his favourite, and a PC one for difficulties with the computer.
We then went to Sainsbury's because we had run out of Chicken for the babies, and I wanted a couple of things. The new Sainsbury's magazine was out so that will give me a good read tonight. Had a look in Farmfoods for "Switch" coffees but to no avail,I think we have had it with those now. Shame. According to the website they have been discontinued which is a real pity.
Last night..in the end we had..A green thai curry, and very tasty it was too. We had a stir fry vegetables and a pack of microwave rice. Those are very useful, we share a pack between two of us, and keeps the calories down. Lovely tea anyway. We both enjoyed that.
Tonight we are having:
Again not sure really. Maybe pork ribsters, with apples,
Carrots and beans and peas
Or...
Butternut Squash and Sage risotto, except that we had rice last night, so might have that tomorrow.
The library has been refurbished, so you can't find anything. I wandered round for ages looking for the Cookery books, and eventually found them miles away from where they usually are. All the books are on smaller bookshelves now, and they are quite hard to look at. You never look at the bottom shelves, too much of an effort to strain the neck. Got a couple of books that look good, one is a new Kathy Reichs, but when I got home I found I had read it. A really nice looking Jane Asher baking book, with some gorgeous recipes in it, but I will never make any being on the healthy eating plan!! VT got some new local history books, which are his favourite, and a PC one for difficulties with the computer.
We then went to Sainsbury's because we had run out of Chicken for the babies, and I wanted a couple of things. The new Sainsbury's magazine was out so that will give me a good read tonight. Had a look in Farmfoods for "Switch" coffees but to no avail,I think we have had it with those now. Shame. According to the website they have been discontinued which is a real pity.
Last night..in the end we had..A green thai curry, and very tasty it was too. We had a stir fry vegetables and a pack of microwave rice. Those are very useful, we share a pack between two of us, and keeps the calories down. Lovely tea anyway. We both enjoyed that.
Tonight we are having:
Again not sure really. Maybe pork ribsters, with apples,
Carrots and beans and peas
Or...
Butternut Squash and Sage risotto, except that we had rice last night, so might have that tomorrow.
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