6th June 2014
We can choose to throw stones, to
stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them. William Arthur Ward
Ssshh this morning, heads a little
delicate, I broke my abstinence from alcohol last night and my body isn’t
impressed! Could’ve been a lot worse so
I’m relieved ;-) and the suns shining so YAY!
Even better mom got the okay from the hospital yesterday that all the
scans and cameras showed nothing more sinister than we already thought was
going on, he told her she has diverticulitis but that it was nothing to worry about and then told her
we could reschedule her operation, however she told him she didn’t want
it! After discussing everything and
agreeing that she would continue to eat healthy and not abuse food or her body
as she has over the years he agreed not to operate but to see her again in six
months and see how she was getting on.
We also have a phone number to call if anything changes, shame we don’t
have the doctors number because he was super cute!
I’m so glad that appointment is out of the way because it’s made for a
long week, mom stresses silently, she was worried because she really didn’t
want to go back in hospital but instead of vocalising her thoughts he stews
over them and pretends she’s ok, but then the stresses come out in different
ways and she’s shouting at the dog and stuff –you know what it’s like. I then pick up on the vibes and I end up a
cranky cow too, so yes I’m glad it’s done!
I’m really looking forward to seeing my
bestie today, every time we’ve had something planned for the last couple of
months something has happened, poorly kids etc and we’ve had to cancel so
fingers crossed today we’ll get to play, good food and a glass or two of the
good stuff, although my delicate body this morning is telling me to drive then
have a couple of drinks when we get back later ;-) that also means we can go anywhere we fancy because
we haven’t got to worry about getting there and back.
It looks like it’s going to be a lovely
day too which is always a bonus, so let’s have a great day shall we, I’ve got a
few hours of paperwork before I can do anything else so I best get to it! I’ve
got a nice chilled out weekend planned, I intend to have a baking day Monday for
next weeks bake a difference, I want to finish my book which I’ve really
enjoyed, might spend some time in the garden and generally enjoy my life and my
mom – the weather can do what it likes!
One of the recipes suggested for next
weeks bake is this one, the reason I’m sharing it is because I thought it would
be good as an alternative to breakfast or for a grab meal for those in a rush who
work through their lunch, there seems to be a lot of you that do that!
Chocolate and Raisin
Cookies
A snack which can be included in a packed
lunch or a freshly baked snack at the weekend with the
rest of the family.
Serves makes 24
3 Pro Points per serving
• 150g/5½oz margarine
• 75g/2¾oz soft light brown sugar
• 1 medium egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 75g/2¾oz plain wholemeal flour
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 150g/5½oz rolled oats
• 50g/1¾oz raisins
• 50g/1¾oz chocolate chips or chocolate cut into
small pieces
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas mark
5.
2. Cream together the margarine and sugar.
Beat in the egg, 2 tablespoons water and the
vanilla essence.
3. Sift together the flour, spice and
bicarbonate of soda, tipping any bran in the sieve into the bowl.
4. Stir through the oats, raisins and
chocolate, then stir into the egg mixture.
5. Line baking sheets with greaseproof paper
or baking parchment.
6. Place walnut-sized pieces of the cookie
mixture onto the baking sheets and flatten slightly
with the back of a fork.
7. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.
Right I’m away to work, have a good one
xx
BeYOUtiful.
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