Although I am feeling a bit brighter, I still haven't shaken this nasty bug off. I'm still on anti-biotics, but I think the bug is still in my body causing problems as when I went to one of the Units today to have a change around of stock, I broke into a real sweat walking backwards and forwards with various bits of furniture and boxes of china. It was the same this afternoon when we loaded the car for the first of three back-to-back Fairs. I wish we didn't have to do them as my husband is unwell too (same bug) only he's about 3 or 4 days behind me and standing around in the cold for the next three days isn't going to bring any health benefits! Ah well, needs must, and if tomorrow turns out to be quiet, we shall pack up early and at least we will be packed for the next couple of days so don't have to start over.
This afternoon was my last opportunity to do some baking for the Fairs (I always take cake to share round amongst friends). The top cake is a simple Lemon Drizzle, but it's Lemon and Lime as I had both to use up. It turned out well, though it got forgotten for 20 minutes beyond it's allotted span in the oven as I was watching Bargain Hunt on tv. (One of our vices).
It was one of those days for baking mishaps, and this was a rather dismal failure as it got overbeaten (the mixer turned itself on when I was out of the room!) and the cracks are probably due to the mixture being too wet. This was because when I was heating up the fat and syrup/treacle, I got distracted and it boiled over (BAD), and I added more fat to make up for what I had lost all over the stove, so I guess I got the balance wrong. Ah well, let's hope it tastes OK. It is a Chocolate Fruited Gingerbread.
I have the dates for Tricia's cremation, and then funeral. I can only do one, so will be going to her funeral/spreading of her ashes. I forgot to ask whether it was family flowers only, donations to charity, or what - my mind was thinking about the funeral and so I suppose I have been distracted all day long.
Doh, just gone to check my emails and got an order confirmation from My Hermes for the parcel I'm having picked up tomorrow, and I suddenly realized I'd not printed off their labels. I think I need an early night.
I do hope you are not pushing yourself to much you need to rest up and take care, the cakes look lovely.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry - we have every intention of knocking each and every fair on the head early if we get chilled or there are too few customers. We will wear LOTS of layers, take a hotty botty and hot drinks.
DeleteI hope that you soon recover, it took me ages but I finally feel almost back to normal. I have cake in the freezer that I made before I should have done any baking. It is ok but far too sweet, I just portioned it up and wrapped and slung it in the freezer. Fran has a sweet tooth and will munch her way through it with a lake of custard. I have made my mincemeat and it looks and smells right, I will make a shortbread slice with some at the weekend and try it out. Like the idea of lemon and lime drizzle cake and may have to try it out.
ReplyDeleteDid you have the same bug then Pam? I know it knocked you for six. I normally try and have a cake in the freezer as a spare, but that got used up at the last Fair! I think tomorrow may be a half day, and the weather isn't meant to be too cold or windy. Fingers crossed.
DeleteNot the best time of the year to be standing around in the cold, so if the sales are poor go home early. That 'drizzle' lemon cake looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteNot the best time of the year to be standing around in the cold, so if the sales are poor go home early. That 'drizzle' lemon cake looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteNo I agree with you not pushing yourself when you are not well.x The cakes look yummy!
ReplyDeleteDo hope you both feel a bit better soon. Both the cakes look delicious :) Loved the books in the last post and I must check out my copy of BBC Good Food. I have a subscription but think I might cancel it as they have changed the content with far more articles than recipes. I could just buy the Easter and Christmas editions then as I do love their recipes.
ReplyDeleteWell if those cakes were on offer, I'd be snapping your hand off wanting a slice or two :) Looks delicious. Sounds like you're on top of staying as well as you can, don't let the cold in - enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. Any cake which hasn't quite gone to plan is always excellent served with hot custard I find!
ReplyDeleteArilx
You need to rest up and get over that nasty bug. I do sympathise- mine is only just lifting now. Take care and Take things easy for a bit x
ReplyDeleteDon't worry all, we took it easy today and I have to say I was toasty with a hot water bottle in a thick cushion cover beneath a crocheted blanket. One of the shops (where I got my lunch and a fresh crusty loaf) kindly filled my flask up with boiling water so I could change the water in the hotty-botty. We left early too as trade was very slow. We're there again tomorrow for the Winter Weekend Flea . . .
ReplyDeleteP.S. The Drizzle cake was very welcome (and very tasty), and Aril - if a complete failure, then custard covers a lot of sins!