Is it just me or is it the most frightening thing how fast time goes by these days? I cannot believe I haven't written in this blog for more than three weeks! Don't ask me what I've been doing that has been so all-consuming that I haven't found the time because I'd have to lie as the truthful answer is so depressingly mundane.
Surely there must have been some highlights or at least slightly raised molehills in this sea of mediocrity that is my life - let me see....
Ok so there was Bonfire Night and that meant two celebrations in our house, one on the actual night just for the children and my nine year-old's friend from school who stayed for a sleepover and then a second do on the Saturday for extended family members as well. The first was a completely traditional affair with hot dogs, baked potatoes, toffee apples and sparklers but for the second I wanted to keep it along the same traditional lines but at the same time make it a bit more special - in terms of the food at least. I chose to cook Venison Sausages Braised in Red Wine from Delia Smith's Winter Collection served with mashed potato and red cabbage. The venison sausages weren't cheap but they were good and fitted the bill perfectly. A simple chilli con carne as well ensured there was enough food for everyone and a bottle of Hot Tabasco sauce on the table meant people could spice it up as much as they wanted. The fireworks weren't anything special but the venison sausages were such a hit you could say the the evening went with a banger more so than a bang!
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