It dawned on me today the sheer gluttony of over buying and stockpiling in preparation for the festive period ....
Before this challenge anything unused historical would be chucked away with not a thought and no
impact, consequences or second thoughts...
Not anymore........
So many leftover oranges and lemons ... utterly ridiculous....!!!!!
So began to think what on earth I could do with them all.....?
Simple orange and lemon rock cakes .....!!!
And do you know what? They weren't bad at all ... remainder duly sliced and ready to freeze....
A very satisfying result .. and still secretly chuffed with myself!!!
Today I experienced my first NCE or (near coffee experience)
Is it subconscious habit or advertising fueled addiction ?
The lure of roasted coffee filling the cold winter air (which I'd never noticed before)
Was the conscious in me being tested or was the retail marketing just out there to wind me up ?
Then I got thinking
I can't always control what is happening around me, (though believe me I'd like to !!)
I need to learn to challenge and control the way I respond....
It's just a matter of priorities really and what's truly important......
So whether is a coffee (or not to coffee dilemma... !!!) ... laying pray to a victim to the power of advertising or a life changing event.... we alone have been blessed with the power of choice... and when we stick to what is really important it's an amazing feeling !!!!
Orange and lemon rock cake recipe ;
225g self raising flour
100g butter
75g sugar
100g dried fruit
1 egg beaten
30-40mls lemon and orange juice fresh (or milk if you've got no fruit to use up !!!)
Rub butter into flour until looks like fine bread crumbs.
Add sugar and fruit
Mix in egg and liquid until a very stiff thick batter consistency is achieved.
Dollop mixture onto a baking sheet (should make around 12-15 cakes.
Bake gas 6, 200c or 400f for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown
Leave to cool if you can resist before you eat.
Totally delicious!!!!
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