Gougères And Apéritifs

posted: Thursday, 22nd December 2011

Fortunately my family are all as fond as food, and drink, as I am so when we get together it's not just one of our main activities, but a big topic of conversation.

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Mistletoe And Wine

posted: Wednesday, 21st December 2011

The best thing about your parent moving to France is when you go to see them, you get to go to France. Simple but true.

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A Magical Evening

posted: Monday, 19th December 2011

Another day, another thing to learn.

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London Cocktail Society Christmas Party

posted: Sunday, 18th December 2011

Last year I missed the LCS Christmas party, so when I realised my trip to Egypt was postponed, my disappointment was tempered by being able to attend this year's.

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Under Wraps And Hidden Surprises

posted: Saturday, 17th December 2011

Unfortunately my teaching trip to Egypt has been postponed until March, due to the elections there, and worries about what may happen. But the upside is that I get to visit my bead group today for the first time since April- and I have missed everyone there.

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Filtering And Filling

posted: Friday, 16th December 2011

Even though the recipe I have been following for Milk Liqueur says to leave it for 10 days, and I'm only 7-8 days in,  I'm ready to filter as I want to give some of it as presents tomorrow.

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Busy Day

posted: Wednesday, 14th December 2011

Phew. It's just gone 11pm and I've been sitting in front of my computer for almost all of the past 15 hours

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Bottling And Curdling

posted: Tuesday, 13th December 2011

4 days on and my Milk Liqueur still hasn't curdled.

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Secret Streets

posted: Monday, 12th December 2011

Another day, some more beading and another excuse to drink a cocktail.

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Rivolis And Revelations

posted: Sunday, 11th December 2011

I'm still working away on my latest necklace and whilst I'm enjoying seeing it come together I have a constant dilemma as to what colour rivolis to use.

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