Then it was off for the food shopping - ingredients for a dessert I was making for Saturday evening - more about that later.
Beautiful day but muddy wasn't the word - it was horrendous as we walked through the woods in our wellies following the group of riders. Back to our son's house for a lunch - Italian flatbread sandwiches and steaming cups of tea. We then went back home to start preparing the dessert for the Burn's night dinner we were going to at our friends' house that evening. We often have 'theme' evenings with these friends and enjoy pulling it together with typical music, clothes, food and props to complete the said theme.
Our starter was Scottish smoked salmon
Followed by Haggis, Neeps and Tatties with an Angus steak
which was sooooo tasty
Dessert was my contribution - Scottish Cranachan
made with sweet raspberries folded into cream
flavoured with honey and whiskey and
layered with toasted almonds and oatmeal
It was delicious I have to say
Sunday - well what can I say - it rained from morning through 'till evening and in any case it was nice just to have a lazy, put-your-feet-up kind of afternoon in the knowledge that the evening's viewing in front of the fire - Countryfile, Call the Midwife and Mr Selfridge would finish the day of very nicely.
How was your weekend?
I'd just like to say thank you all so much for your lovely comments on my recent posts - all very much appreciated.
See you soon x
Your themed Burns evening looks like fun!
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It was thanks Liz and looking forward to the next theme x
DeleteHello Patricia, What a lovely way to get together with friends. It looked like something very special to look forward to . . .
ReplyDeleteand lots of fun, too :)
Keep Smiling . . . can not wait to see your watercolor.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Thanks Connie. Lots of practice before I can reveal any watercolour. Soon maybe x
DeleteYour weekend looks good fun, from spending time with the family to your theme night with friends. That sounds like such a good idea! Sarah x
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah. Yes we've done many themes in our time and had some laughs too x
DeleteYour Burns night food looked delicious and the photos show you all had a lovely evening. I'm looking forward to seeing your watercolour painting xx
ReplyDeleteYes it was a great evening. As for the watercolouring a while yet I think! x
DeleteGreat photos of the Burn's Night. My son held a Burn's Night supper in Paris for his neighbours (he was born in Scotland). They purchased the haggis when they were over at Christmas. Not sure what the French made of it!!! Love Cranachan I would always pick it if it was on the menu.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary. I'd never heard of Cranachan before but will definitely make it again. x
DeleteYour weekend sounds lovely and it looks as though you had lots of fun at your Burns Night dinner with your friends. How nice to have people to do these things with! I hope that your week ahead is just as much fun. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy. We do this quite often like St Patrick's Day,St George's Day, Valentines etc. It just makes a change occasionally x
DeleteBurn's Nights look like lots of fun - they are not generally celebrated here. Your Cranachan looks very good, and I just know I'd love it! You look lovely in your sparkly top, and the red tartan gets my vote for style. xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Patricia. Our friend's family originated in Auchtermuchty in Fife and so it made it even more special. Although he didn't wear it, his family have their own tartan. x
DeleteWhat? No haggis? (LOL?)
ReplyDeleteOh yes there was - only very tiny though!! It was served up on the plate rather than being brought to the table ceremoniously, which I'd have liked. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteBurns Night sounds like so much fun! It sounds like your plans did not "gang aft agley," haha. I love this idea. You both look wonderful in your tartans and your dessert looks absolutely delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer, we did have fun and it definitely all went to plan!! The Cranachran was yummy. x
DeleteLovely dessert, Patricia! Why did you add the oatmeal? Is it tradition or your own recipe?
ReplyDeleteI was visiting my summer cottage this weekend. Shoveling snow on the paths!
Thank you Nadezda. I guess because oatmeal is traditionally associated with Scotland then it was included in the dessert. Hope your snow clears quickly. x
DeleteA lovely weekend for you, and your pud looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteJoy x x
Thank you Joy, it was. x
DeleteYou had a lovely, varied weekend. How satisfying to be doing some watercolour painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. Water colour is a new venture for me which I'm enjoying very much. x
DeleteWhat a lovely weekend you had with your family and friends. Your Cranachan looks delicious:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosie, yes it was as was the whole meal. Made a lovely change. x
DeleteWhat a great Burn's night supper- I love Cranachan too and would always choose it when I get the chance:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Amanda. I'd never heard of Cranachan but will definitely make it again. x
DeleteI like the idea of your theme nights. The food looks delicious (well, maybe not the haggis!). I've been thinking about making a Cranachan. Do you have a recipe suggestion?
ReplyDeleteThese theme nights are such fun Kristie and just rings a change from a normal dinner party. The Cranachan recipe I found on the bbb.co.uk/food site and was featured by the Hairy Bikers. If you have trouble finding it, I can e-mail you the recipe if you like. x
DeleteI found a recipe and made it last night. It was so good! My husband generously shared some of his Edradour whisky he got for his birthday so I could flavour the cream.
DeleteAh so glad you found the recipe and pleased you enjoyed it too x
DeleteSounds like you had a fabulous weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat an enjoyable weekend, Patricia. Cranachan is one of my favourite desserts. :-) Congratulations on your water-colour class. I look forward to seeing some of your paintings in due course.
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