Christmas Present TIme - Lizzie Versus Nigella!!!!

What fun, I have had several days off work, (excluding today when the re run for Luton happened - and yes we go the right day this time!)

Anyway, we were away at the weekend in Presteigne and had a lovely time, I then went Christmas shopping Monday with my cousin and aunt and had a lovely day.  I was all inspired after popping into Lakeland what fab baking equipment they have.  Now for those who know me, you will know that I usually make some of my presents.

I am very sorry to say that I have done it again this year - don't panic though, other than the much loved chilli jam (which you have all ordered this year) I am only making pate and as a new addition to the gift list this year I have decided to have a go at making some Christmas fairy cakes and some truffles.

Now Debbie if you are reading this LOOK AWAY NOW!!! Ha Ha I know you will read it......

I have had a go at making some Christmas Pudding truffles.  I have NEVER made anything like this before in my life and I have to say I quite enjoyed the experience, not much cooking required, massive opportunities to lick the bowl, spoon, fingers, work top etc etc and the results taste fantastic, I am not even sure they will last long enough to give as gifts.....I may have to make more.

The original recepie for these is in a Nigella Christmas book, now mine look nothing like Nigellas, I think I need far more practice on the Chocolate dripping - but I think you will agree, not a bad job for someone who can't see past their nose!

I reckon a bit more practice with the white chocolate, and decorations and I will be there, of course I can not promise the same for the cup cakes!!!

xoxox

We won AGAIN

I seem to have hit a little patch of luck - I have had 3 wins on raffles and a quiz and am chuffed to bits, the prizes may only be small but it is the winning I am most pleased about.

My good friend Debbie has often said that if we are in a room and there is a prize draw she would sit next to me because she knows I will win - mostly she has been right, but I do share my prizes!

I hope I have not jinxed myself now!!!

xoxoxo

Funny Story

Well we went to Luton yesterdayy, it took us ages and ages to get there as the traffic was awful and guess what? - The meeting is next week!!!!!!

xoxoxo

Off to Sunny Luton

Even though my cold has come back to haunt me and I feel horrid (all together now......ahhh)  I can still muster up some excitement for my trip to Luton tomorrow.

No I am not excited about Luton, but I am excited about testing my new camera equipment. 

Thanks to James in our IT department I am all set to go, I have my laptop, my camera, my magnification software, and what is more it will all work now away from the BDC network!! Weyhey.

So the great news is I will be able to see the presentations from the back of the room on my lap top... how cool is that and what's more, I will probably see more of it than if I was sat at the front........

Let's just hope that it is not too icy in the morning for our trip, my boss Sue is picking me up at the very early hour of 7am!  EEEK that means  I have to get up extra early to get ready.

I had better be off to bed then as I do need my beauty sleep (OK you don't all have to agree!)

Oh almost forgot, I have spotted that the new Kit of the month is now available from Stampeezee, I will be ordering mine tomorrow (even though I have not done the other one yet, I will get round to it eventually LOL)  The December kit looks fantastic and I can not wait to get mine!

xx