Those deserts look fab (I'm a veggie so not so keen on the savoury stuff). I guess you find cooking relaxing? My son is an amazing cook (I keep on meaning to enter him for MasterChef) and when he lived at home with us he insisted on cooking every night, even though I was home from work about three hours before him. It's a treat when he come home he does things like poached egg on home made soda bread, home made hollandaise sauce and steamed asparagus as a quick lunch!

 

My go to sanity saver a roast dinner!!!
Loved cooking cakes but now no children at home I dare not!

 

Oh my eggs benedict!

 

Made new sandwich today as on healthy eating kick
Whole meal bread on one piece spread Brinjal pickle, on the other cottage cheese ( 3 tablespoons!) cucumber slices, nectarine slices, fresh coriander leaves & some fresh ground black pepper. When you put together carefully slice. Even OH ate it all

 

@DesperateofDevon , That sounds a good sandwich, and an idea I might nick. I was looking after my mother in law last week and she praised my sandwiches which were hummus, salad and olives. Apparently my BiL who is her main carer makes sandwiches that fall apart.
@Palerider. My husband was always trying to persuade our son to become a chef but he wasn't keen, preferring to keep it as a hobby. He's an industrial chemist, and I think his knowledge of chemistry helps when deciding what ingredients to use. Don't know if your sort of scientific training comes in useful for your cookery too

 

Psychology, I suppose I can make it appealing to look at the food- with the Colour & texture! But if I’m honest I’m just a glutton. I love food! Hence why I don’t make puddings anymore except on special occasions! No self control at all!!!
I have to admit I’m not into fancy cuisine but love rustic style eating & authentic seasonal flavours not a high dining girl. Cheap date really as I get frustrated if I go out & end up thinking I could have done that better! So don’t eat out that often as a consequence!!

 

Wow that’s a culinary history to be proud of! Wonder if genetics plays a part in cooking as I can testify nurture doesn’t. Biological Mum fab experimental cook, & my paternal grandparents apparently were the local bakers! Adoptive mother not interested in cooking - minimal effort & no encouragement as a child to bake. Both my children love cooking & my OH loves eating!

 

Roast Turkey crown today - love the fact I can freeze left overs, have sandwiches, salads etc. Lazy meals really but I do like turkey & not forgetting the cranberry sauce!
Yummy!!

 

Sometimes there`s a flash of insight. It keeps us on our toes because we never know when it will happen.

 

I love baking and often makes cakes, I have one slice "to test it" then give the rest away. I made a banana and walnut cake today to use up some manky bananas so half went in freezer for my Bookckub meeting next week and mum is getting a couple of slices tomorrow. My cakes tend to be wholesome and hearty, not fancy or decorated! I made a cake using sweet potato at weekend which went down very well at a craft workshop I went to!

Mum used to bake a lot as well but sadly cannot manage it anymore so it's nice to repay her years of tasty cakes by making some for her. I'm in the WI as well so my cakes are always welcome there.

So, Simon, if you invite me for dinner, I'll bring the cakes!

Anne

 

Ok @Lynmax we have the cake, I’m up for the roast ( I’ve done several options of cuts on the before as OH has a large extended family including vegetarian option!)
So wine & other courses....anyone?

Except for boiled goat @Palerider !!!! No offence