Hey! So you all know that running and baking are my fave hobbies. I went on a walk up to the shops today (for some fresh air and also to see if I could find a patch of clear or safe pavements for a run). It was lovely, I spent about 90 mins wading through snow there and back. Unfortunately I did not find any clear pavement at all, so tomorrow will be a DVD at home again. (Reminder to myself- I much stretch more after that dvd as my calves are killing me today!).
I did pick up a bargain in the shops- I love Whitards Christmas tea, and they had a tub for sale (normally £8) for only £3, because of a little dent in the tin. So after lunch it was time for Christmas tea – my old tin (on the right) has only enough for a few teapots left. (Can you see the little dent? It’s tiny!). I also got a bargain long sleeved cardi in Gap for £11.
After that, in order to occupy myself I decided to make a mini gingerbread house.
I put the cards there so you can see how little it is 🙂
This time I made up my own template and was pleased that the roof actually fits! Hooray I can still do maths!
I decorated it on the coffee table in front of Marley and Me- we decided to treat ourselves to the movies on Sky over Christmas as we will have plenty of time to watch them- such a sweet film.
I also made some roasted spiced nuts- this time along with the egg white I mixed in some brown sugar, maple syrup, mixed spice, cinnamon and cloves, before toasting in the oven for around 20 minutes. I put them in a jar and we will take them round to Andy’s parents on Christmas day- I love giving edible gifts.
Also we have been planning our replacement holiday- we got flights to Miami and back from Atlanta, so we can hire a car and visit all the places (and a few more) that we planned to see this Christmas. So although it is months and months away it is good knowing that we will get there in the end.
“Reminder to myself- I much stretch more after that dvd as my calves are killing me today” …… I could have written that myself and I even did a bit f extra stretching, OUCHIES.
Haha! I remembered today!
I love that whitards Christmas tea, I was given it as a secret santa gift. Your little gingerbread house is wonderful 🙂
Yay for another christmas tea fan- love it 🙂
Yay that you’ve rebooked your holiday! Sounds great! 😀
That mini gingerbread house is SO cute! I must make a gingerbread house! Haven’t got round to it yet this year, but yours looks great!
Haha I also scoured the pavements for a clear patch- doesn’t exist here either I’m afraid!
Yes make one! Its a perfect project when the weather is bad and you cant get outside 🙂
Hurray to re-booked holidays!!!! When will you be going? Before or after the marathon trip?
I love your little gingerbread house, it’s very cute. Did you see the one on Riverside Cottage last night? They made a veg garden out of crushed chocolate cookies and mini veg! Was very very cute.
I considered getting sky movies for christmas but then realised we already have about 5 films saved on sky plus so maybe should just watch them instead!!!
Rosexx
Yeah we are going in the summer so it will be a couple of months after the marathon.
No I didnt see the gingerbread house on TV but it sounds lovely 🙂
Yaay, I’m glad you rebooked the holiday! And that you got Sky movies as an extra treat 😉
Also, kudos on being able to maths better than the cook book. When does Andy get off work, tomorrow? He’s going to home to a mountain of baked goods!
ps — remember to stretch!
Haha I might write a post it note telling me to stretch- I always get distracted by something else!
Andy finishes work christmas eve but he has been working from home for a couple of days. I am trying to limit myself to not too much baking (I will run out of flour anyway!)- I am adding to what we give to other people.