What are you cooking today?

[judydawn]

Have no idea Frozzie, I used the alternative suggested which was cranberries.

[cookie1]

Tonight we had one of our favourites when caravanning. Judy's recipe of meat, beer and french onion soup. I added a few vegies with about 20 minutes to go. We were away from the van having drinks with friends and it overcooked to the point the meat was mashed. We ended up spreading it on  toast. It was lovely.

[Frozzie]

could that you saved it cookie and it was still yum!  oh well JD thanks anyway..will have to do a search online and see what others say about them..

today i cooked farfallinas chicken curry and just added a little more cornflour and some chicken stock to the sauce but was very nice and everyone ated it all up!  This afternoon ill be cooking away several bits and pieces for a picnic tomorrow...a few girlfriends and their families so hope the weather holds out..will probably do maddys cheese and bacon rolls, coleslaw with jds dressing/mayo, some kind of chicken or pasta salad, two dips with some vegie sticks and crackers and a dessert from the french dessert book..an apple pastry type tart..and if i have time raras cherry bites ..lemonade and cordial..that will do lol!!

[trudy o]

Just made a caramel mudcake with toffee cream (from the tm birthday cards).  Took twice as long to cook as recipe said but if it tastes as good as the mixture does, it will be devine.  Can't wait to cut it (have to wait for dad to come around as it's for his birthday)

[judydawn]

Never heard of the birthday cards before TrudyO, guess you have to have a demo to get those?  That sounds really nice though, I'm sure Dad will enjoy it.

[maddy]

For my Mum on Mothers Day.....(photobucket was having issues  )
Chocolate treats....mint slice cake pops & mudcake cupcakes.

[KarenH]

maddy that is abasolutely gorgeous!  You are so talented!  I am sure your mother would have been delighted.

trudyo - I havent heard of the birthday cards either.  The caramel mudcake with toffee cream sounds yummo - would you be able to post the recipe?  Or maybe PM it to me if you cant post it?  Please please please 

[faffa_70]

The birthday cards are for consultants to send out to customers (if you know their birthday!!) HO also used to send them out to consultants but I haven't had one for a while It is delicious. I can PM you both 

[CreamPuff63]

wow wow wow maddy  your mum is so lucky to have a DD like you to make those for her

[Yvette]

Fabuloso Maddy looks great

[judydawn]

You are so talented maddy - I know they are not as easy to make and look as professional as yours.  You should open a cupcake/cakepop shop in a heavy traffic area somewhere and you would make a killing. 

[Lovemythermo]

faffa can you please pm me the recipe as well, it sounds divine!

[andiesenji]

Gorgeous!  Makes me wish I could eat chocolate.

[johnro]

Spectacular Maddy - despite viewing while sipping an oyster bay Merlot.  Your Mum must have had many smiles and warm fuzzies!!!!!!!   

[johnro]

Frozzie we have goji berries on our breakfast cereal - DH started using them along with linseed etc.  They look like a red raisin but more elongated, have a much more tart taste than any of the other dried fruits and are very high in vitamin C.  However I don't find then moorish like other dried fruits which is definitely a good thing!!!!!. Found some pics on the net for you - I have never seen the plant    .