Soop’s kitchen, filled with kindness, understanding and some damn fine cake ! Come on in.

If that had been Mia she`d have been demanding that I share the fish! She`s booked in at the cattery by the way, so no need to worry that she`s being neglected!

bordersgirl57 hard to pick a favourite cake, probably Yorkshire Parkin, need to think ahead for that one as it’s best left untouched for a week, despite temptation, so that it gets properly sticky.

And there’s a very good Mary Berry recipe somewhere for a gorgeous chocolate cake...... While we’re deciding, how about that old favourite, Victoria sponge filled with plum, apricot and rum conserve and softly whipped cream?

That sounds very good Jesscity! When are you baking? There’s a Nigella moist chocolate loaf cake by the Aga.

Morning All. Noisy birthday get together yesterday for our Littlest. A busy, sunny day full of noise, laughter and love followed by a meal with one of ours and his daughters before bringing two grandchildren back here for a sleepover. They are still sleeping, as is Mr C, so an opportunity for me to catch up a little.

Hello to jesscity, bordersgirl and venall. Hope I haven’t missed anyone, not too good at keeping up at the moment. There seems to be plenty of cake about (smile).

Not sure what today will bring once the children are on their way, suspect very little .

TOYA and be good everyone.

Morning all and welcome to all new visitors to our lovely kitchen - especially those bringing cake.

Sounds like a lively Saturday corner. Take it easy today. With some of the cake!!

TOYA and will be back later.

I agree, it does not sound as though you had time for your feet to hit the floor, corner but as long as everything went okay that is the main thing. Could you take the day off?

callgirl so pleased to hear that Mia is booked in- you were lucky but at least your mind will be at rest in case somebody forgot to feed her or whatever.

I am getting seriously worried about the care of all of your teeth because of the amount of cake being consumed. I will mention calories at a later date.

TOYA

Please dont, charley!

Thanks for all the lovely welcomes. I think it will take a few weeks to understand how this all work and every ones name. It all sound lovely in here, I can make a lovely millionaire shortbread if anyone would like some.

venall no cake lasts longer than 2 minutes when kindly left in the kitchen. Not that the takers are greedy gannets- oh heaven forbid definitely not. That does sound nice, shortbread with my morning coffee would set off the day.

Apparently the T will be 25C in London- I can tolerate that. Tara left the country ages ago, mumping and moaning.

Oh dear I am so sad......Mr.Gravy has just left with eldest son and DIL, he is taking them to Heathrow Airport.

I know it’s a big adventure for them, but Africa seems so far away!!!!

I still have 2 GC lolloping in the lounge, I shall drive them home in time for their lunch.

It’s warm in SE Essex but no sunshine yet.

Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday.

TOYA ???

Sending big hugs GG - it’s hard waving them off, whatever their age! Hope you’ve got a date in your calendar for your first trip to visit them. ?

Grannygravy I had to do that several years ago to my D and 8 week old GS.
It was for 3 years but actually she came home twice a year so it quickly went by.
Chin up and think of good hols to come.
I have been remiss in not welcoming some new Kitcheners and now I blush to say I have lost their names, however, welcome, you know who you are☺️
A beautiful day yesterday but odd today.
Warm but dull with an occasional stiff breeze.
At least it is dry.

callgirl1 I meant to say that Brodie's shortish/flattened ears are possibly an indication that he has wild cat genes. He visits at least three times daily (and during the night). We are extremely fond of him.

granniequeenie May I say that you scrub up well.

Welcome, Jessity TOYA means...thinking of you all. As you will realise, the kitchen gets awful busy on occasions. Some of us lot (including me) can barely catch up. It seems fitting to close each day with TOYA, especially when there are few Granspals dealing with a variety of buggerations.

Greyduster Your very wise comment re the usefulness of the frozen leg of lamb murder weapon, made me laugh out loud.

Charleyg Tara missed you. Aww! Our boy, Brodie visits the outdoor chalet several times each day and night. He has certainly come to appreciate the finer things of life. We stand looking through the window and marvel at his ruggedness. We think that he may be borderline elderly. It's difficult to know with feral cats. He certainly isn't scrawny.

corner Trusting that yourselves enjoyed a very happy, smiley yesterday.

venall My dear husband - MacSporran will perform tricks when offered millionaire shortbread. I hope that you'll be gentle with him.

GrannyGravy13 I can well imagine how you are feeling right now. Will you be in touch on Skype? I used it long ago. Emails and photos will also be of some comfort to you. (hugs)

It is a humid day. There is tennis to watch later. Andy and Feliciano have made it through to the final at Queens. Feliciano also has the singles final to play. What amazing stamina. I shall be cheering them on at full throttle.

May sound a silly question but how do you high light some ones name on here.

soop I agree Brodie does not look at all scrawny but if you think he is bordering on elderly he will have worked out ages ago there is a steady supply of decent food kept dry for him so if he does not fancy a hot meal, he need not exert himself.

My next door neighbour is cooking something delectable- I wonder if she would like an extra bod at the table whenever she is serving? I am not too sure where they are from, some Asian country but they are good neighbours, pleasant and helpful.

Hi venall. Not a silly question at all. I asked the same myself when I joined ? You need to use the asterisk keys like this * then you type the name and put another * at the end of the name (no spaces between the name and the asterisks).
If you scroll down the page you will see a list of smileys and other helpful hints ?

I have come to hide.
I have been told off on another thread.

Repeat 10 times
I must stay in the kitchen
I must stay in the kitchen
I must stay...
I mus...
I...

ann I said my party piece then scuttled off earlier. It is not worth it. I have no idea why I venture out of here.

Thank you doodle it worked

What have you two been up to? Perhaps fortunately I haven't had the space to venture out of the kitchen today. Phew . Now please listen and do be good. .

Grandchildren have departed, peace is very welcome after a couple of busy, people filled days. There is an air show we thought we might drive to see complete with Red Arrows but it would have been a rush. We decided neither of us has the energy so its feet up and do, well, probably very little until tomorrow when Mr C needs a chauffeur for an unreasonably early appointment with the dentist to finish the crown installation. .

Take care everyone and yes, please do be good.

corner ann and I had stupidly dipped into a political thread-ann was pounced upon, I got out Scot free.

I was told in effect not to poke my fingers in as I probably had dirty hands.
Not in the sense of actual dirt but more not keeping my life clean.
I think that is what the poster inferred.
She of course said it wasn’t me she meant, oh yes she did.
This will now be deleted as it is a post referring to another thread.
Do I care?
Of course I don’t.