So it has emerged that I'm a bit of a terrible blogger! Its OK though, I have resolved to change my ways.
A Quick Update: Since I have been absent from the world of blogging I have baked.... Yes, I am a bad person, I know!
It was a vanilla custard tart I threw together..... an IMPROVISATION!!!! I used this pastry, which I had in the freezer (NB. best pastry ever, and so easy to make...AND freezes really well!) and this custard recipe. I rolled the pastry out too about 1/2cm thick and then blind baked it for about 20 mins (bear in mind I IMPROVISED this recipe, so do the same yourselves!)
When the custard was done I realised it wouldn't set so I melted down two leaves of gelatine in a TINY bit of hot water, so it turns into a gel then I whipped that, plus a small carton of extra thick double cream into the custard.
I have to say, one of my best improvisations ever! (that's including my short lived career as an improvisational dancer!)
So anyway, to business. I've decided to go Kirstie Allsop on Christmas, and I will photograph, video and document everything I do here! From Thanksgiving with the Lovely Emily to Christmas with me, the Mrs and co. I'm going to ATTEMPT (attempt!!) to hand craft all of my friends presents.
It all starts here people...with 43 days till Christmas, It's all to play for!
Wish me luck!
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