What have you been doing today?

[Cuilidh]

Glad you liked the hummus, Chookie, we go through heaps, it is made fresh each day and it is way better than any others that we have  had - including home made.

[judydawn]

Home from a 3 night getaway. Found my Nana’s cottage in Moonta and walked into an op shop in Maitland and there was a lady working in there who looked like my Aunty so I knew she was my cousin. We wouldn’t have seen each other for decades. We had a very enjoyable, relaxing trip and were impressed with the changes in these country towns.
Nice to see you’ve caught up with Marina again Chookie. I saw the new Thermomix today for the first time. As we left this morning there was a Saturday market just around the corner from our lodgings so we pulled over and had a browse. The lady and I had a good chat, not so much about the machine but it does look nice and is bigger than I thought. One day maybe.

[achookwoman]

Judy, what a lovely time you have had. Sounds relaxing and interesting.
Marina, I shared the Hummus as I was so impressed with the texture and flavour. My DD always said mine was the best, but it doesn’t come anywhere near this. To get it so smooth, I think they have removed the skins, but how they have smoked it amazes me. I can only think that after removing the skins that they have charred the chick peas. I noticed that there are black specks throughout the hummus. Thanks again.

[K Atie]

Judy sounds like a great time was had . I have been squeezing my lemons that have huge brown spots on them ( they are fine inside just wouldn’t use the skin . 750 mls later ! Put one lot of 250 mls for the Prosecco sorbeto . Then the rest into ice trays to freeze . Thankfull always for my wedding present juice squeezer , Moulinex . We always had one to juice oranges in our house growing up .

[Cuilidh]

Chookie, the black dots in the hummus is sumac which they sprinkle on the top

[achookwoman]

Chookie, the black dots in the hummus is sumac which they sprinkle on the top

Thanks, that could also explain the smokey taste.

[K Atie]

Would it also be smoky Paprika in the hummus !

[mab19]

A quick trip to the supermarket to stock up on food.  Having one extra family member with a very good appetite to feed soon goes through the groceries.

[judydawn]

I’ve spent almost 3 hours cutting back shrubs, happy with what I achieved but my back isn’t.

[cookie1]

I caught up with some housework today. Judy, your break sounds lots of fun.

[judydawn]

Thanks ladies, it was a really nice break and I’m looking forward to more of them!