A couple of weeks ago, I attended a session through work called 'Christmas Cooking On A Budget'.
It did not go accordingly, as the Tutor who usually runs the Cooking On A Budget session had not purchased the ingredients and there seemed to have been an overspend by the organiser. I did not want to embarrass the organiser, so did not get round to asking the Tutor in private what the cost of Christmas Cooking On A Budget should have been for up to 12 people. Regardless, it made for an interesting day. It got me to reflect on how lucky I presently am to have a home, able to buy things I want and food I want to indulge in. However, I share with you a Link to a website called Family Lives and their article on Christmas On A Budget with some tips that may be helpful in the future if you have to Cook On A Budget.
This was my vegan Christmas On A Budget plate, yet to be smothered in gravy.
Today was my last full working day at work and so the holidays begins.
Like many I am looking forward to the festive break. We are travelling tomorrow, to spend Christmas with my mother in law. I am looking forward to seeing her, but no so much the travelling there, but it must be done.
I cannot remember the last time I made or had mushroom pate, so with Christmas beckoning, I thought I would make some enhanced further with some Black Truffle oil - its Christmas after all.
I would also and to wish my readers a Happy Christmas with your family, true friends and loved ones.
These are peanut butter cups disguised as chocolate snowflakes.
Very festive don't you think?!
These are my first ever attempt at making peanut butter cups, not that difficult I hear you say - but how about making the Peanut Butter Cups in the shape of intricate Snowflakes - a little fiddly to make, but well worth the effort.
