Hit and Miss....

I knew this would happen, I get waylaid far too easily! Can't blame the TV cos it's full of rubbish, can't blame a hectic social life cos I don't have one! lol I just always find other things to do and none of them very productive, are you like that? I really wish I was a 'doer' instead of a procrastinator!! (Like that'll ever happen haha)

I've made some yummy biccies this week, a really easy recipe for oaties, I made some with chocolate over them and some with mixed dried fruit in them, very yummy indeed and they guys in work liked them too, mind you they'd eat just about anything I brought in :) 

Then yesterday I had a bit of spare time on my hands so I made some food for the freezer, 1 batch of Cajun spiced sausage casserole and one Chilli con Carne. 

Its Friday for me again (Weds for normal people) and I have tons of stuff to do in the house... you know what that means don't you... more procrastinating to be done!! :D

Alla prossima xx

Recipe's can be found on my Facebook page in the notes section :)

https://www.facebook.com/JoonieBsCakes

Bakes Cakes and Bank Holidays....

So I'm not quite sure what the difference is, although I guess Bakes could be anything from fish to florentines, cakes on the other hand are just that but come in all shapes and sizes. 

My friend Anneleise made some lush chocolate oaties today and the recipe is so simple yet they look delish, I'll be making some very soon and will post a pic... if they actually make it to the table!! 

Yesterday was a bank holiday in the UK so I had the day off work, something of a treat as I normally work them. I did nothing much at all, even Nell (the hound) was a bit off colour with a bit of a sore foot so no walkies for her, we both just slobbed about a bit. I read a bit of my book and she snoozed, then I snoozed too.... don't you just love days like that? 

Its been pretty much blue skies for the past few days and definitely seems to be above average temps for this time of the year in the UK, it's usually cooling off a bit by now but there's no sign of it just yet. 

Two of my friends have had their hair done today and I'm so jealous, they both look fab!! I'm so sick of my hair, it's long and just ... well... just long and boring. The one and only good thing about it is I can just stick it up in a bun, or a pony etc, but I'd love something with some style to it, I feel like a change but I'm dithering! lol 

I bet most of you are looking forward to the long weekend, Summer Bank Holiday in the UK. I'm working my usual shift but I do get Monday off as they don't need the cover in work this time, that means 2 days in 1 day off and then another 2 day...nice little break up of the week and my 'Friday' will be here in no time! yaaay... or is that me just wishing my life away again?? lol

It's been a while since I've baked anything so today I'm gonna get stuck in, thinking of brownies and maybe an apple cake. I'm more of a savoury girl when it comes to food but I've been craving something sweet this week so this should break the back of my craving. I'll be taking most of the bakes into work tomorrow to share out otherwise I'd just end up chucking it away. 

I'll post pics when they're done... good or bad you'll get to see them (wonder if I should apologise now?? lol) 

And now I'm off to make some soup, still got the apple cake to make as well ... wonder if that will happen?? :)

Well the soup didn't get made but the apple cake did! It's one of Rachel Allens, not liking the 'glaze' as it's far too sweet for me but the cake itself is delicious!! 

Middle of the week

Wonderful Wednesday!! Actually my 'Friday' which is why I like it so much :)

Tonight I'll be going home after work to open a lovely bottle of Sauvignon Blanc I have chilling in the fridge, I just love getting home on my last working day of the week and pouring myself and large cold glass of wine, putting my feet up and loving the fact I have 2 days off work. As much as I love my job it's so nice not to have to come in!! 

This week we also have a bank holiday, that gives me another extra day off to do nothing with, although think I might try sorting the stuff in my hall out. I had a kitchen extension built this year and I still have boxes stored in the hall that really could do with moving.... full of good intentions but there again I've been procrastinating for a good 4 months now! haha There's always tomorrow! 

I'm pretty good at making lists (is this a woman thing?) just one small problem... I'm useless at fulfilling them, I get sidetracked so easily. I was just looking at some pics on a page on Facebook and it had the most gorgeous simple bathroom, mine is in serious need of a facelift and I actually thought about getting the paint brushes out... it was only a thought though! lol But you never know! 

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Good Morning.... Sunday it is and I'm at my desk, if you didn't know already I work Saturday to Wednesdays, not ideal but I love my job and after working weekends for about 11yrs I really do like it now. It's great getting days off during the week for things like appts or even just parking when I go shopping! lol 

I was out with friends on Friday night and a good time was had by all and I don't think I'm alone in suffering for most of the day yesterday, it did cross my mind at one point to say 'never again' but we all know that fails at the first hurdle ... don't we?? 

Just been up to our canteen for breakfast, its another good thing about working weekends, the breakfasts are great!! This is what I had today :)

Tonight I'm out with a few friends from work for 'cocktails' ... I'm not really much of a cocktail gal myself so will probably have one (maybe 2 haha) and then end up on my usual white wine. 

We're not eating tonight which is a bit of a blessing cos I tend to want to fall asleep after a big meal so I'll make sure I eat before I go otherwise I'll be wanting to fall down instead!! 

I'm already trying to make my mind up what to have for my first cocktail, there's always so many to choose from isn't there? I was watching Ina Garten the other day and she was making Long Island Iced Tea, no wonder I like it so much have you seen how much alcohol there is in it!! haha So, maybe I'll start with one of those, plus it's not too sweet either :) 

Long Island Iced Tea recipe Scale ingredients to servings 1 part vodka 1 part tequila 1 part rum 1 part gin 1 part triple sec 1 1/2 parts sweet and sour mix 1 splash Coca-Cola® Mix ingredients together over ice in a glass. Pour into a shaker and give one brisk shake. Pour back into the glass and make sure there is a touch of fizz at the top. Garnish with lemon

Enjoy your Friday evening whatever you're doing :)

Sooooo, today I thought I'd give this blogging a go, not sure where it will lead or what I'll be posting about yet. For those that already know me you'll know I'm a tad obsessed with anything foody so there will definitely be lots of food pics, recipes etc but it will also include other day to day happenings. 

I won't be updating this everyday, it's just a little experiment at the moment but hopefully I'll get into it a bit more as time goes on. 

A little bit about me first I guess. I'm single with no kids, 59 going on 19!! I work full time in fault management for a Telecommunications company. I live in Lancashire UK and I've never had any inclination to live anywhere else, although I do like to travel and see other places when ever I can.  

This is me with my favourite tipple... nice cold glass of white wine :) Usually Sauvignon Blanc!

I have a gorgeous black lab called Nell, she's now 11yrs old but still as mad as a hatter... here she is :)

So in the words of Woody Woodpecker... th th th that's all folks... for now anyway :)