I don't know how many of you watched the amazing meteor shower on Sunday night - we did and couldn't believe how good it was. We lay out in the orchard on a blanket under a patchwork quilt with some cocoa - for the first few minutes we didn't see anything and I was beginning to wonder whether we were looking in the wrong place, but with that a shining flash went across the sky! We spent an hour watching the light show until we were too cold and were getting a bit scared by the rustling noises in the hedgerows (we were visited by a hedgehog and muffy our cat, both of which arrived unannounced in the darkness and scared the life out of us!)
Given the meteor shower, a space theme was the obvious choice for the fondant fancies I made at the weekend for our nephews who I didn't think would appreciate the girlie maypole cake! Somehow black fondant fancies don't look quite as appealing as pale purple/pink ones !
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Reaching the final of Masterchef 2007 was a rollercoaster of emotion, with huge highs and lows, but I loved every minute and learnt a huge amount. I owe a great deal to John and Gregg who had faith in my ability when I did not believe in myself. Since competing on the programme my life has changed considerably. I now write cookery columns for two magazines, give cookery demonstrations and am just working on my 13th cook book - unlucky number for some but not for me!!! I love all forms of country cooking, using seasonal and locally sourced produce. This blog is to enable me to share with you a few of my recipes and baking ideas. Enjoy Hannah xxxx
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Why is it that black and blue food is so unappealing? But, you're right, boys would prefer it to pale pink, although I can't believe they wouldn't have enjoyed your wonderful maypole creation.
Very envious of you seeing the meteor shower - we forgot. Cold is a feature of practical astronomy in Britain - I always end up making cocoa for stargazers here.
I've tagged you for a fantastic four meme - I hope it's your sort of thing!
Joanna
joannasfood.blogspot.com
I see evidence of the glitter - I am very jealous Hannah.
Charlotte
I agree with the blue and black food looking unappealing. I grew up in South Africa and once visited a real Zoeloe church in the bundu's. They had lunch together afterwards and had grass green cakes with bright blue icing. I couldn't get myself to try it then.... today I would :)
Happy Birthday Hannah's nephew!
I bet the boys loved them! I had thought about staying up to watch the meteor showers, but sadly was far too sleepy! I know, I'm boring, boring, boring ...
Marie
http://journals.aol.co.uk/mariealicejoan/MariesMuses/
It was cloudy here and we didn't wake up to see if the sky had cleared! Missed the sky show until next time.
Black cakes? not sure about those. But I do like the black sesame dessert you get from asian stores in little sachets - looks like black mud but tastes strangely yummy!
Celia
well I think the black looks extremely yummy!!! especially with the glitter.
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