I became well enough to work again late last year but unfortunately my workplace had truely nowhere to put me as they had a team in processing claims for the Earthquake Commission from the September 2010 Christchurch quake.
So I did some baking .....
These are sante biscuits (cookies), basically a chocolate chip biscuit but made using chocolate chopped from a block (the recipe originally used chocolate from sante bars, hence the biscuit's name).Poor Christchurch had another rumble on December 26th, and then the really damaging aftershock on February 20th. In March I tentatively approached that place I had worked in previously ...... well ....... I'm back there.
In between times I also came across a very easy recipe for plain bagels. These are super delicious both warm from the oven and munched upon the next day.
And, of course, I continued to share my life with Zebby Cat, tending to his needs that include covering him up fully coz of his inability to get all of himself beneath his battered quilty.
The recipes will follow in later posts but, you know, I didn't have to share the any of the results with meat-eater Zebby at all!
16 comments:
Glad you're back! The cookies look lovely! xx
Mickle, how can you post photos of such lovely goodies in Lent? Too cruel! Glad you'e back working at last. It's always good to get back to known routine.
I've always wanted to try bagels. I'll be looking forward to your recipe.
I love ginger beer (actually, anything with ginger in it).
Glad to hear from you!
Darling Zebby - he makes an adorable screensaver you know!
Would any of your lovely products shown above be Aimsafe? (not including dear Zebby of course!)
Glad you are back. I have also been off the blogging scene for a bit. Just too much to do!! Diane
Glad to here from you and how lovely to be working again. So pleased for you.
The baking looks really professional.
Zeb cat doesn't realise the rear end of him isn't covered up.
What a mess he got his quilt into!
Maggie X
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Good to hear from you again, I almost sent an email (lol)
Hey Michelle, everything looks so good, I would like to have a cookie right now, with a glass of ginger beer.
I did search a bit and found several recipes for the ginger beer, I searched only on UK pages. I really want to make some, just love ginger!!
I am going to make a gingerbread tomorrow with Lemon Sauce.
Mitchell
Basketry/Chair Caning Blog
http://hbs1991.wordpress.com
Nice to have you back. I remember Sante biscuits, my nanna used to make them, I think she even used the Sante bars as well.
Hello Michelle
Lovely to hear your voice again - like some of the others I was thinking of emailing you
It would be great if you'd post the recipes when you have the time
Cathy
I'm happy to see you back again. It's wonderful that your workplace finally has space for you again. I'm sure they missed your smiling face and cheerful comments!
Happy Easter to you and Zebby!
Hugs,
Marjie (and, of course, Thor and the rest of the crew)
Verification word: "wingrag" - I wonder what sort of rag that would be, exactly?
just waving hello Mickle and envying all those scrunptous looking goodies (including Zebby)
I have been thinking and including in prayer all in New Zealand because even if their area didn't get hit, they love and know someone who did...I specially prayed for you and Zebby Cat...and so glad that you are well enough to work again...I'd lay even money Zebby's not quite so happy about it though! Listen, discovered a new (to me) author, Shirley Rousseau Murphy about talking cats, lol...Cat on the Edge is the first in the series, hope your library will have it...if not, let me know and I'll see can I get up a care package
hugs
Sandi
you are truly brave to make your own ginger beer - keep up your spirits, i hope all is well
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