This
morning was grey and damp and had the potential to turn into one of
those dull November days that can get you down, especially if they
drag on day after day. Late morning saw the clouds break and we now
have some blue sky and lovely sunshine. Should be out in the garden
getting on with things but our brown garden waste bin is full so will
have to wait until it is emptied tomorrow. I use this bin to get rid
of large loads of waste that I can't put in my own compost heap as I
know from experience, what composts well and what doesn't.
My
husband has fancied having a go at making pastry for ages, today he
got his chance. We don't eat huge amounts of it so I suggested he
make a small batch of Choux pastry, in the form of profiteroles –
here they are straight from the oven.
Considering
it was the first time for both of us to make this type of pastry we
learnt a few things:
Don't
add all the egg as our mixture was a little too soft.
Make
smaller mounds as these were too big when filled.
Cook
a little longer as they collapsed shortly after this photograph was
taken, before we could remove the steam.However,
they did taste very nice and we will have another attempt next week.
Practice makes perfect!
Had
my hair coloured and restyled today (I have been predominantly grey
since my early 30's – runs in the family). I have a mobile
hairdresser who is very good and a lot cheaper than the shops. I had
low-lights done (with a cap), a cut and blow-dry for just £30. My
husband hasn't been to the hairdressers since we married – he has
always been brave enough to let me cut it.
Over
the years though, I have become reasonably good. I also cut my sons hair
when he's home but as he usually has an electric clipper used all over, his is
easier to do. He is always amazed how much a hair trim costs when he
does venture out to a barber.
Herman is now on day 3 and continues to bubble. He'll get his first feed tomorrow so should buck up a little.
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