I seem to have a glut of cheese at the moment, all the Christmas cheeses are been sold off for ridiculous monies so I have been picking them up. Some have lengthy dates on them but are Christmas shaped but that doesn't bother me. I had some chicken left over from the roast yesterday so once again I have made a pie, this time with a pastry crust. A chicken, mushroom and onion pie with an onion sauce.
I did cheat this week and use a Colman's packet mix for the onion sauce. I popped in a rice pudding with dried fruit and nutmeg in a bid to fill the oven. There was also cheese scones made using some of the Christmas cheese. There was also date and walnut scones made to use the dates left over from chutney making.
I added a spoonful of mustard to the cheese scone mix to add to the flavour.
I picked up some wool a few weeks ago so it it my intention to spend the afternoon winding it up. A start has already been made. I find this quite relaxing and love the process.
A storm hit over the weekend which has damaged the seal from the front door lobby to the main cottage, causing a leak. Repairs will commence as soon as the winds drop and it dries up a little. Ferries were once again cancelled on Saturday due to the adverse weather conditions. Spring is around the corner so we will be able to say that we survived our first Winter. A hiccup here and there maybe but nothing that changes our love for this amazing Island and its people. The winds are damaging it is certainly a walk on the wild side.
We have been amazed by the amount of snails around, they are prolific on the garden paths.
Rabbits are plentiful too but Mickey doesn't seem to notice.
Can you spot 2 of them near the fence?
Back to winding wool, as always thank you for your comments and encouraging support.
See you soon.
Good morning from here in the mountains :) what a delightful post you have share... I love the wool ;D what will you be making with all that lovely yarn? blessing from my cottage to yours ... Maria
ReplyDeleteWinds can be so dangerous. We have so many tall trees around us I always worry when we have high winds. I'm scared to death of snails, I know it's strange but I am, and am glad we don't have many here.
ReplyDeleteI don't even knit but I LOVE that speedy wool winder!!
ReplyDeleteI love to add ginger to my soups and always snap a bagful up when I see it reduced, it freezes so well and grates better frozen. I lived with strong winds off the North Sea and we do have a few windy times here, but nothing compared to you. I would be moving those snails as far away as possible, unless there is a thrush or a hedgehog close by of course.
ReplyDeleteLovely grub!
ReplyDeleteI have lots of cheeses to use up so I will do a soup and cheese on toast one day I think. x
Such a cute snail! Don't see them over here so much. I'm coming to your house to eat! Cheese is one of my favourite foods and I especially love cheese scones. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThose scones look delicious! My hubby gave me a yarn winder for Christmas and you are so right, it is a relaxing process.
ReplyDeleteMay I please come to dinner? You made me quite hungry, the scones look delicious. Some things craft related can be so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy. Love all of the delicious food you've been preparing. Your home must smell amazing! Fun times with the wool winder. I enjoy using mine too. It sure makes quick work of winding yarn.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the leak. It does always seem to be something doesn't it?
Blessings,
Betsy
Cheese scones, yum!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your winding! I have been hand winding some yarn recently and it is very relaxing isn't it. The scones look delicious!!
ReplyDeleteOh...to be able to pop over for a visit!
ReplyDeleteA scone and some tea!!!
Enjoy your evening, and thanks for the email! : )
Your baking looks so delicious! It makes me want to bake but I'm trying not to until we eat what's already in the freezer.
ReplyDeleteBetween the bunnies and the snails you may have a problem growing a garden come Summer!
You are a wonderful cook --I enjoy hearing all of the lovely things that come from your kitchen. I like the idea of filling the oven once you have it heated. Such a cozy home you have! ♥
ReplyDeleteOooooh yum yum yum,can I come visit hee hee.I have just finished the Butternut Squash and Red pepper Soup,it was soooo nice.Might make your Sweet Potato and carrot next,that sounds interesting,I love home made soup.Hope you are ok and that leak is sooon fixed.We too have loads of rabbits but I love em,I also love snails and can't bear to see them get stepped on.Keep safe and warm.xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the winter didn't deter you from loving your new home. I enjoy seeing your countryside there. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteSo many scrumptious food.. love them.. hope the weather will get better soon, and you can do the repair works..
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with all the wonderful foods you prepare. How nice it would be to cozy up to your fire on a blustery winter day! I have so enjoyed reading about your first winter on new island home.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy wool winding, too. I don't have a winder but use the back of a chair to hold the skein. It is quite relaxing, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI've never thought of having cheese on toast with soup before, yum yum. I'm a big fan of cheese too and the Christmas shapes wouldn't bother me either. Mick bought me a wool winder for my birthday last year and I love it, I go off into a daze when I'm turning the handle, very therapeutic. You need to install a pond to entice the frogs so that they gobble up all those snails otherwise you won't have any plants left. Hope the winds have calmed down a bit now.
ReplyDeleteCheese on toast with soup....one of my favourite things. It just makes a lovely complete meal.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could knit....I'd love winding the wool into those little cakes.
Hugs-x-
How wonderful! Everything looks so warm and cosy,both soup and scones look very tasty:)
ReplyDeleteYour house must smell heavenly. All those goodies baking in the oven. I could eat that soup and cheese toast every day and never tire of it.
ReplyDeleteWere you planning to have a garden? The rabbits and snails would be so grateful. Maybe those snails are the kind the French eat and you can feast on escargot.
Beautiful yarn. I'm sure you'll create something wonderful.
Love dropping in on you. Always a feast for the eyes.
I introduced my scrabble friends to scones with clotted cream and blueberry jam ! They didn't know that at all but loved it. Yours look delicious ! We had an invasion of snails last year, they ate all plants I had to kill them ! Then I collected 150 shells after that I gave up to count ! I am a mass murderer !
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing cook! Your dishes always look delicious. I do see the rabbits. Those two look pretty big. It's so pretty there!
ReplyDeleteThat chicken pie looks and sounds just wonderful! Interesting snails...never seen them in the shell around here...I always just see the slimy part...LOL! Thank you for the kind encouragement you wrote on my last post. :)
ReplyDeleteThat soups looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteSoup and bread sound yummy with a cup of tea! Sorry to of damage to your house. Hopefully its fixable soon and no leakage of water. Never know what weather will bring. Blessings my friend!
ReplyDeletemmmm, I am coming over! I do see your wildlife :) You baking and cooking is so cozy for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteLove the soup, pie and cheese scones. Making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteAs ever, your baking looks delicious! I'm glad the storm didn't cause too much damage and envious of your view - rabbits and sheep! Thank you for sharing your life with us. x
ReplyDeleteSoup and grilled cheese is one of my favorite dinner and cheese is my favorite food group. Throw in some scones, yarn and a bit of green and this is just about the perfect post.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
The meal looks wonderful, Lorraine. Soup is a favorite here too and yesterday I made a pot of pea soup and tried my hand at biscuits (first time). I may give scones a try in the future and yours looked wonderful. I have read that biscuits and scones do not keep well and are best eaten warm and fresh, so do you only make a few at a time and enjoy or do you freeze them?
ReplyDeleteForgot to add that the chicken pie sounded delicious and now you have given me an idea on what to do with leftover chicken, when I roast one next week!
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