A dessert to impress???

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

hehehe 

[cookie1]

Glad it went well. We're all like your Mum looking over your shoulder.

[meganjane]

So glad it was a hit ILB and very happy for you that there'll be a next time!

[Thermomixer]

Good luck with the rhubarb - if he is from Scotland then their rhubarb is so much sweeter than ours - you may need to add lots of whipped cream to cut through the tartness of our rhubarb. 

[I Love Bimby!]

Thanks everyone. It wasn't a first date, just a first meal.

Yes Cookie, it does feel like lots of Mums looking over my shoulder (LOL) on and a Dad too.... ha ha.

Thanks for the heads up Thermomixer on the rhubarb. He's Irish, so guessing their Rhubarbs sweeter too?

[Rogizoja]

Thisstring is getting better than a TV soap! Can't wait for the next thrilling episode.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

It is very exciting! I am a shocking romantic though!!!

[achookwoman]

I guessed he was from GB.   They force their Rhubarb by placing large pots over the plants and the warmth encourages new shoots.   These are tender,  and as Thermomixer says, not as tart as ours.  I usually add some artificial sweetener as it usually requires LOTS of sugar.    I would also pull the strings off.  Stephanie Alexander has a lovely tart in her new book, Kitchen Garden Companion.   I have made it and so have others that I know,  I made it with rhubarb and raspberries,  although the recipe calls for strawberries.  The only problem was that the pastry that she recommends is very short (too much butter for my taste).  Page 562 if you are interested.

Just remember I love this tart,  and could bring the Rhubarb and stay for   dinner.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

That doesn't sound very romantic Chookie.  Two's company and all that! 

[I Love Bimby!]

Oh dear, now I'm starting to get very embarrased...    "normal me" wouldn't have posted such a thing, but I needed help deciding on a dessert

Just remember I love this tart,  and could bring the Rhubarb and stay for   dinner.

Oh you're welcome Chookie!  LOL. Most of the time I have DD with me anyway    Will have to look up that cookbook 

I also read recently about Rhubarb that is grown in the dark and only picked by candle light. It is supposed to be especially sweet and now it's becoming a protected name and can only be marketed as such if it is grown in designated areas, much like french wines.


I think you might all be reading too much into this. He doesn't come across as very romantic anyway, very nice though. I enjoy cooking and trying to impress through cooking (as many of us on here do!  ).

I just had a thought... 2 of XH's mates darling wives have TMX's and are probably reading this... HI Bron and Tiesh *waves* 

Anyway after 18 months since becoming single it's a bit of fun and nice to enjoy some company. 

[cookie1]

Why shouldn't you?  We are just incredible romantics as someone said. Sticky beaks too!!  It's nice to be able to relax over dinner with someone, a pleasant change for you. Keep the BB flowing.

[I Love Bimby!]

Thanks Cookie    I'm a romantic too and perhaps a little impatient one at that 

We all become like family and care about each other (like postings for missing members), enjoy all the ups and excitment (whether recipes or Caroline's new bub) and are there to support each others disappoinments and frustrations (PC's  ).

I appreciate it all  And the fact that at the end of the day I can come here for some sanity and a good belly chuckle too 

[judydawn]

ILB you would be a great catch for some lucky man and as you have probably gathered, we are all happy for you - thanks for sharing your exciting weekend with us.  Once you click that send button, we are all onto it before you even have a chance to think 'will I delete it'.  You are right, we are one big, happy family & feel we can share personal details with everyone.  Just go with the flow and enjoy 

[I Love Bimby!]

LOL, thanks JD  I have thought about going back and deleting some postings, but everyone's read it now anyway 

[Very Happy Jan]

There won't be one single person on this forum that doesn't wish you well ILB. We may be sticky beaks but hearts are in the right place and if you wanted your space you could have it. Glad the dinner went well