Showing posts with label Birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birthday. Show all posts

Saturday, 4 December 2010

Birthday Goodies.....

I hope that everyone is warm and well as you read this!!

We have only had a small sprinkling of snow here though the moors have had icy roads.
I don't remember it being this cold so early- it is my Birthday at this time of year and it is usually pretty wet and windy!
Talking of Birthdays- I must  tell you about the cake I made this year....



Turkish Delight and Rosewater Cake.....

It was DELICIOUS!!!!

It may sound sickly sweet but because of using dark chocolate powder in the sponge and then melted dark chocolate on the top it really cuts the sweetness of the turkish delight....

So a simple chocolate sponge has cut up GOOD turkish delight added into the mix, then baked.When cooled, melt some dark chocolate over a bain marie then add rose water and pour over the cake- I topped it with rose creams- again dark chocolate ones so not too sweet!

It didn't last very long and I DIDN'T eat it all...

In between cake baking and celebrations I also got some lovely goodies.....


 I think people know me quite well.....

After celebrations were over time to get preparing for Topsham Market, I am doing an ordinary one and a Christmas one so time to get busy.....


 Here's Millie.....


And Mollie.....


And  a hot chocolate gift set.....

I was up until late last night sewing and decorating festive hearts- photographs to follow!

Warm Wishes for a Wonderful Week,

Sunday, 29 November 2009

Thanksgiving and Birthday Loveliness....


Well we managed to get the market done yesterday before the heavens opened!!  More about that tomorrow.  Thank you to the lovely Sal from Sal's Snippets who came and photographed - so good to see you Sal, and so pleased that you are back on your feet - take care of yourself though...

But a quick blog today that ties in with Thanksgiving too - today is my birthday!

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I just wanted to say THANK YOU to the special people in my life who have sent me good wishes, made me gifts - food and cake included!!  The thrift theme is catching on here  and I have received lovely, thoughtful, second-hand, crafty and homemade things.

It makes you realise that though life may be testing at times, to know that people hold you in their hearts is a gift above all others.So I count my blessings for each and every one of you !!

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Above is something I shall continue to strive to do.....

Warm Wishes for a Wonderful Week

Cally x x x