Thursday, November 29, 2012

The first sign it's getting colder....

Normally the first success of the year with The Big Cheese is always an indicator of The Big Freeze......

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I have dipped my toe......

..... into the Sonos revolution.

After a long time thinking about it I took up an offer to by a Sonos system, or the start of one at least.

Controlled by my iPad with a free App, it was a complete breeze to setup 20 minutes from start to finish.

I think more systems will be added in due course........

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Autumn colours.....

I saw these in the beech hedge on my driveway earlier today, they looked stunning in the brilliant sunshine.

Amazing autumnal colours this year in the UK.

Sunday, November 04, 2012

Pumpkin Pie tested on guests

Seeing the shops full of Halloween stuff & the crates of "Carving Pumpkins" I decided to buy one & make various things from it - starting with a Pumpkin Pie.

The recipe called for it to be packed full of sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger & allspice, basically to give the bland flesh of the pumpkin some flavour.

I saw a recipe for a meringue covered pie, so gave it a go. It turned out very well & dinner guests loved it.