Other bits and pieces

Macarons - these are still may favourite thing to make - they are fun, nice and lets face it there is something a bit special about them....

Also there is nothing nicer than tea in a beautiful cup
Thanks to my MIL for the lovely cup for my birthday

Christmas Dinner

Every year Christmas is one of those times where our familys come together but it is a MAJOR.

Being Swiss we do Christmas Eve (and this year it was my turn) and then the next day we do Christmas Day at A's family.

So what did we do....

Nibbles - Bruschetta

Starter - Gazpacho

Entree - Prawn Salad

Main 1 - Ham with mustard fruit

Main 2 - Beef, potatoes etc etc

Dessert - chocolate mousse, Pavlova roll

Unfortunately I don't have pics of it all as after a few Champagnes I forgot to take pictures....

Here are a few of the shots!!

Christmas Biscuit Surprise

Every year it is a tradition in our family to make some Swiss Christmas biscuits.

This year was the first time that Princess was interested and wanting to help - I think she ate more of the raw dough than actually making biscuits.

Some of the finished products (promise I'll post the recipes and step by step this year )

Surf Cake

I think this has to be one of my favourite cakes I have made. It had a certain element of Reto .. fun and some new bits and pieces - oh and not to mention the cool glitter sand, small shells and fun.

Work in progress

The Cake

Catching up to do...

Wow - it seems like forever since I last posted something.. that doesn't mean I abandoned cooking - life just got in the way.

In retrospect I will post some of the cakes - the surf cake and backpack cake, some dinner party pics and will try to keep it a little more regular in the future.....

30 Day Thermomix Challenge

After being at the Thermomix demo I have set myself a Thermy challenge

30 days in a row of use - at least 30 days where I am home

Day 1- beetroot salad and berry dream
Day 2 - pikelets, blueberry jam, blueberry cream ( for Macarons), celeriac purée and hummus
Day 3 - pumpkin risotto
Day 4 - Hidden vegie pasta sauce for Princess A
Day 5 - Vanilla Buttercream
 

Thermomix Demo

I went to a Thermy demo last night, although the consultant did a brilliant job most of the girls present weren't that impressed.

I love mine, I discovered I only use it for a few things and so probably don't really get my monies worth, having said that, it was the best thing for baby food, for sauces and for making soups.

I will try and post a few more thermy recipes to spread the word.

Last night the consultant made Risotto, creme patisserie, beetroot salad (this I thought was terrific), a berry delight dessert and some houmous. The houmous was also really delicious.

Need to get my thinking cap on and make some more creative food ideas for Princess A and A.

Wishing you a terrific Saturday - I have a cake to plan for - next week is surf cake

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