Friday Chat Day

Hello friends

Welcome to another Friday Chat Day,

hoping you are keeping well.

Big, very big thanks for the lovely response to the 

second mini card charity kit.

I've really enjoyed putting these together and knowing we are

all helping the NHS.

They are still available here in case you missed yesterday's post.

What has been happening in the Emberson household this week?

Well I am super proud of these, tulips from my garden.

First time I've ever planted tulip bulbs and admittedly only half a dozen

came up (thieving squirrels possibly?)

They were getting a bit battered by the wind so I decided to have them

indoors, I can enjoy looking at them more too.

At the outer edges of this photo is a not so clear dining table 

with kit sending etc - reality! 

Crochet is coming on well. It is like someone giving me

hours of free time on a plate so I am definitely utilising it every 

evening with crochet. 

This is my Hydrangea Blanket project from Attic 24,

only 14 more colour strips and the border to go.

It's big - single bed size and I love it.

Cooking: 

Loraine - last week you mentioned your recipe for a veggie sausage casserole, 

if you could send it through I would be grateful, 

email address: hope-chances@live.co.uk 

Question: what is the difference between stew and casserole?

I asked a friend and she thought it was casserole goes in the oven, 

stew is cooked on the hob.

I put a concoction in the slow cooker this week and called it Casserstew. 

Also in the oven this week is a really simple recipe for scones,

we've used this for years and I believe it used to be on the side

of a Stork margarine wrapper.

Ingredients:

2oz Stork Margarine or butter

8oz SR flour

1 level teaspoon of baking powder

2-3oz sultanas 

1oz sugar

7 tablespoons of milk

(you can leave out the fruit and sugar for plain scones or
substitute with cheese/herbs for savoury scones)

Method:

Place all ingredients into a bowl.

Mix with wooden spoon until it forms a soft dough.

Knead until smooth. Roll out to approx 1" thick.

Cut into rounds and glaze.

Cook: 12-15 minutes - 200 degrees.

Telly:

A couple of suggestions from ol' four eyes here.

Definitely binge watching certain shows, it is pure escapism.

I jump into reality once a day to watch the news and that's it.

Highly recommend Mum available on Britbox.

The bittersweet story of a woman rediscovering 

who she is and maybe finding love second time around.

It's both funny and thought provoking - up there with Detectorists,

another unique amazing comedy drama.

Also, and completely different and late to the table with this one, 

as there is already half a dozen or more seasons available -

Elementary.

Jonny Lee Miller plays Sherlock Holmes.

It is a contemporary twist on the original, not quite BBC's Sherlock

but very watchable.

And here's an actor Sherlock connection...

Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch are starring

in Frankenstein available to watch on YouTube -

National Theatre on 30 April and 1 May.

Good idea to catch both as they alternate their roles of

Victor Frankenstein and the Creature.

Don't have nightmares though! 

Over on Facebook there's a hashtag going around #MeAt20

you post a photo of yourself at age 20.

Spent a few hours going through old photos and found this one of

me taken at Knowle Park in Maidstone, Kent,

let's just say it was quite a few years ago.

My love of animals has never waned.

And talking of love for animals - Bella.

Lockdown has taken a toll on her curly locks!

We are hoping to do some trimming this week.

Again, that wraps up another week.

I'm planning May's Charity Kit over the weekend,

the original kits are still happening along with these

Mini Card NHS Charity Kits.

Let me wish you all a lovely weekend,

I hope the sun is shining for you and you can get out into your garden,

balcony or for a permitted walk.

Keep safe, keep well and much love.