Anything goes for Uni

[achookwoman]

I’m attending lots of bring a plate functions. The food is mostly awful. I haven’t realised that there are so many uncritical cooks out there.

[cookie1]

That is so funny Chookie. DH has attended a couple of Nasho Fair Go lunches recently and has said the food was terrible. One was at Optus Stadium.

[achookwoman]

Out yesterday for Xmas lunch with Probus.  Again I thought it was very average. Tomorrow, dinner with a small group from my TaiChi class. I think this will be better as the hostess has ordered a platter from Wilson’s.

[achookwoman]

Had lunch at Granary Lane , new wine bar Restaurant in Ballarat yesterday. Food was good but they don’t serve coffee.

[mab19]

I took some things to the op shop this morning ( ours is open 7 days a week ) and I found this for $6, so couldn't leave it there.  The cup is not the same as my 31 but it does still fit in the hole in the lid.

[cookie1]

What a find. Well done.

[achookwoman]

Well done Mab.

[Cuilidh]

Today's deliveries of my Nuts and Bolts gifts are to two cafes (that was nail-biting as they both offer good food) and to our stationer.  No. 1 cafe was very appreciative as the year has been hard for him and he was all smiles and loved them.  No. 2 cafe will get theirs this afternoon ... although I just saw no. 2 cafe going to no. 1 cafe a wee while ago for his coffee so I am expecting a grilling on where / when he is getting his nuts and bolts!!  both a lovely guys so it will all be in fun.

[cookie1]

They will be asking for more Marina.

[Cuilidh]

I was very pleased and quite amused when they told me that they (and all their staff) loved them.  Quite a relief to my poor ego!

[achookwoman]

Marina, that is great. What a relief.
I took Portuguese Custard Tarts to the Tai Chi break up party. I was relieved when they all went. I attached a list of ingredients to the plate as so many in our class have food issues.

[cookie1]

I usually do the same if DD takes food to work. It helps those with allergies etc.

[achookwoman]

Saturday my washing machine broke down. The repair lady, while she was here showed me some functions on my ovens.  This may solve some problems.

[achookwoman]

Have had to cancel trip to Melbourne. My friend from Perth has developed Shingles. Disappointed but will try and regroup next year. I can now go to the neighbourhood Xmas party.

My lactose intolerance has raised its nasty little head. I think it must be all the Xmas butter, cream and cheese.  Have been looking at substitutes, plenty available.

[judydawn]

Good that you’ll be able to join your neighbours but not good for your friend Chookie.  Take care of yourself,  pre-Christmas functions make it very tempting to eat things we know we shouldn’t.

Just a call out to Gert in Cairns, I hope you’re in a safe place and have everything you need.