Wedding Quilt has begun

My new sewing room

Birthday Girls!!

We had a great time down with Primrose & Maggie for their first birthday, they were full of fun and enjoyed riding on their new trikes. We went swimming on the day because it was raining and then enjoyed a busy party with lots of friends two days later

Getting a picture of them in their dresses that wasn't out of focus was easier said than done!

First Birthday

Birthday Dresses

This week we are travelling down to Devon for Primrose & Maggies first birthday on Thursday. They are having a party on Saturday. I have knitted them these little dresses to wear. I will hopefully have some photo's of them wearing them next time.

South Africa

Please check out my daughter's blogs... www.projectonews.blogspot.com and www.metrodurban.blogspot.com and see the amazing work that is happening in South Africa! Perhaps you could put them on your prayer list.

Chutney

I have been making my first batch of chutney for 2008. This is my new preserving pan that my friend Joy bought me when we moved house. I have made Cranberry & Pear Chutney and Hot Aubergine Chutney.

Hot Aubergine Chutney

2lbs Aubergines, 3tbl salt, 6oz dark brown sugar

12fl oz white wine vinegar, 30z sultanas,

1tbl tomato puree, 5 garlic cloves, 1lb onions,

1tbl cayenne pepper, 3 red chillies

1. Slice aubergines, sprinkle with salt and leave for 3 hrs, rinse and dry

2. Put sugar, vinegar, raisins, tomato puree in pan, mix.

3.Finely chop onions & chillies add to other ingredients.

4. Heat gently, stirring until sugar is dissolved, simmer until thickened.

5. Pour into jars. (about 3lbs)