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Hello My Name is Jan

Things do seem to be going in the right direction, My Doc gave me a tip, do something to distract yourself from Davids health problems , it will help you psychologically and give yourself something to focus on. So I have decided to pick up tapestry again. ♥ Jan
Hi jan , that is great , I admire people like you who can do craft skills ....enjoy ....needles and or pins are not just my thing ...;) I am hopeless.
Think, there is a thread here about hobbies you might like to join ...it is very good ....
It sounds very calming and creative ...people post pictures on the hobbie thread of their work ...have a look maybe ...Kat x
 
Hi jan , that is great , I admire people like you who can do craft skills ....enjoy ....needles and or pins are not just my thing ...;) I am hopeless.
Think, there is a thread here about hobbies you might like to join ...it is very good ....
It sounds very calming and creative ...people post pictures on the hobbie thread of their work ...have a look maybe ...Kat x
I only do tapestry I could not make a dress to save my life, I was put off sewing machines at school, an evil teacher combined with a posessed machine.
 
I only do tapestry I could not make a dress to save my life, I was put off sewing machines at school, an evil teacher combined with a posessed machine.
Ha ha were must of been at the same school , I could never use the sewing machine ...so I failed making my apron :(
Shame you don't make dresses , I would of loved a dress maker ;) x well own designer I would of called you ... ;)

Just having the Sunday roast in a min... Meat for husband , veggie for me , I love Sunday roast ....soon be time to make a crumble ...I love making fruit crumbles ....but like today I have to make sure I walk first to eat it ...but no,crumble made today ...

Thinking of hobbie ..I have thought about a dabble in water colours , now I did have a nice art teacher I recall :) x
 
Ha ha were must of been at the same school , I could never use the sewing machine ...so I failed making my apron :(
Shame you don't make dresses , I would of loved a dress maker ;) x well own designer I would of called you ... ;)

Just having the Sunday roast in a min... Meat for husband , veggie for me , I love Sunday roast ....soon be time to make a crumble ...I love making fruit crumbles ....but like today I have to make sure I walk first to eat it ...but no,crumble made today ...

Thinking of hobbie ..I have thought about a dabble in water colours , now I did have a nice art teacher I recall :) x
Why Not. Lovely hobby, to start off why not one of those kits you can buy. We are in SW France some gorgeous views. and you cannot get more restful. Sunday Lunch wonderful. did slow roast lamb today.
 
Just finished meal it was really nice ..made cauliflower cheese so always happy with that ...
Thanks for encouragement ...it is on my list to get painting ....I read a lot ...and jizsaw puzzles ...keeps my mind going ....
Sounds so lovely where you are .... :)
Ok will get painting soon ...to join hobbie thread ...x
 
Just finished meal it was really nice ..made cauliflower cheese so always happy with that ...
Thanks for encouragement ...it is on my list to get painting ....I read a lot ...and jizsaw puzzles ...keeps my mind going ....
Sounds so lovely where you are .... :)
Ok will get painting soon ...to join hobbie thread ...x
Have a look at Amazon, they always have loads of arty stuff on there. Love Cauli cheese, with a good well flavoured chedddar.
 
Thanks jan , I will do that ....sounds like a good idea ...and a good winter hobbie for me as well ....:)

Cheddar ...I am an addict ..but I have chosen a lighter one at the moment .....but still a mature cheddar ..
I Could eat lots of cheese ,,but to loose weight I cut back ....it has worked so far ...
Apple and cheese as a snack now sounds very appealing ;)

I had some lovely green beans and other roasted veg ...I did have one or two roast potatoes ...but with olive oil ...nice olive oil ....
 
Thanks jan , I will do that ....sounds like a good idea ...and a good winter hobbie for me as well ....:)

Cheddar ...I am an addict ..but I have chosen a lighter one at the moment .....but still a mature cheddar ..
I Could eat lots of cheese ,,but to loose weight I cut back ....it has worked so far ...
Apple and cheese as a snack now sounds very appealing ;)

I had some lovely green beans and other roasted veg ...I did have one or two roast potatoes ...but with olive oil ...nice olive oil ....
I have a recipe for med roasted salad, peppers, Tomatoes onions, braised with good olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the smalestt inch of sugar garlic and s and P will post it you are interested the juice is wonderful can be used as a starter main course or a side dish, Healthy and tassty
 
I have a recipe for med roasted salad, peppers, Tomatoes onions, braised with good olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the smalestt inch of sugar garlic and s and P will post it you are interested the juice is wonderful can be used as a starter main course or a side dish, Healthy and tassty
Ooooh yes please jan if you don't mind that sounds like my sort of meal ...thank you so much ....
Thank is really kind thank you :)
 
Ooooh yes please jan if you don't mind that sounds like my sort of meal ...thank you so much ....
Thank is really kind thank you :)
Roast med Salad, Peppers , assorted colours Onions , Tomatoes, cur all the veg into weddges and arrange them i an oven proof dish, mix together equal quantities of basamic vinegar and olive oil, small pinch of sugar, salt and pepper and dried basil. juice of half a lemon, whisk until it emulsifies and pour over the veg,, scatter with fresh basil leaves if available, cover with a tight fitting lid or kitchen foil and bake in a low oven until done (about an hour) I sometimes scatter some grated cheese on top and pop back in the oven until it melts The juices are the best bit for me. Bon Apetite forgot a couple of cloves of garlic chopped finely oops!
 
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Jan thank,you those roasted veggies are so me , I am going to make that ...I had not thought about adding balsamic vinegar to olive oil , but I will now ...I love garlic and lemon juice , I will make and enjoy ...Going to get the vinegar next time we go,out shopping ....
Thank you for this new inspiration , you need a new idea sometimes , very nice indeed ...cheers x :cat:
 
Jan thank,you those roasted veggies are so me , I am going to make that ...I had not thought about adding balsamic vinegar to olive oil , but I will now ...I love garlic and lemon juice , I will make and enjoy ...Going to get the vinegar next time we go,out shopping ....
Thank you for this new inspiration , you need a new idea sometimes , very nice indeed ...cheers x :cat:
Anything to make life and food more interesting, baked camembert with crudete is nice too so easy.
 
Anything to make life and food more interesting, baked camembert with crudete is nice too so easy.
Goodness jan , can you come to my kitchen please :) :hungry:
Are you a famous chef ....:rolleyes:
I have never made baked Camembert but I am going to ....thanks chef jan ...
Your husband must enjoy your meals very much ...hope all is going well with you both ....Kat ...:cat:
 
Goodness jan , can you come to my kitchen please :) :hungry:
Are you a famous chef ....:rolleyes:
I have never made baked Camembert but I am going to ....thanks chef jan ...
Your husband must enjoy your meals very much ...hope all is going well with you both ....Kat ...:cat:
Me a Chef LOL no it is just things we enjoy, the baked camembert is a doddle, Just take it out of the box remove the plastic wrapping and wrap it in kitchen foil, slice off the top add a drop of oil and some garlic granuals pop the top back on and seal the package I normally put the cheese in a ramekin when it is soft and squidgy it is ready nice with breadsticks or vegies
 
Me a Chef LOL no it is just things we enjoy, the baked camembert is a doddle, Just take it out of the box remove the plastic wrapping and wrap it in kitchen foil, slice off the top add a drop of oil and some garlic granuals pop the top back on and seal the package I normally put the cheese in a ramekin when it is soft and squidgy it is ready nice with breadsticks or vegies
Hi chef jan :hungry: Another method of cooking for me to try ...:)
You make it sound so nice and very French ....I like global cooking ...all different ideas ....thanks ...Kat :cat:
 
Cauliflower and Stilton soup for us ..homemade ...see how that does not sound so global ....nice though ...
Tonight we are having spinach and mushrooms cooked in spices tomatoes and coconut ...with a little basmati rice ...:dead:
 
Cauliflower and Stilton soup for us ..homemade ...see how that does not sound so global ....nice though ...
Tonight we are having spinach and mushrooms cooked in spices tomatoes and coconut ...with a little basmati rice ...:dead:
Parsnips make a nice soup, with a little curry paste added ans perhaps a dollop of creme frais stirred in at the very end
 
Hi,
I had my blood tested this evening, a good result, from a high of 265 now down to 156 I am a happy bunny it is within reasonable limits :cat:
 
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