Fabric and Food on a friday night ....

Made myself a bottle of

homemade 

Vanilla Essence 

a few weeks ago..

it has been fermenting nicely, till tonight,  I used it for the first time..

Vanilla Cuppy-cakes were on the menu

but I didn't have any patty pans left so I used muffin papers...

They worked out fine!!

Topped with yummy vanilla buttercream

and edible glitter!!!

Mmmmm-mm!  

they were yummy!

(and the essence was perfect!)

Lots of sox nearly done,

Christmas Candy

and 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas 

this is only half of what I have been working on in the last week or so!!

(busy, busy, busy!!)

And I wanted to show you my gorgeous Robyn Pandolph fabrics that I got last week,

Scarborough Fair on top (Pastels)

and  

Boxwood House on the bottom (deeper colours)

Aren't they just beautiful :)!

(and if you would like the recipe for the vanilla essence let me know!!)

Hugs,

A quick recipe for a yummy no bake slice!

Hello lovelies!
Just a quick Sunday night post to share a recipe with you all.

The Songstress makes this yummy slice, I am always first with my hand up when she offers it around so I thought I would make it myself - and share it with you all!


It is one of those slices that is loved by everyone, enjoy!!

Apricot, Cranberry and Almond Slice
250grams (8oz) crushed Marie biscuits (any plain sweet biscuits will do)
½ cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup sweetened cranberries
1 ½ cups finely chopped apricots
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 x 395 gram (approx 13oz) can sweetened condensed milk
200grams butter

Combine biscuits, almonds cranberries, apricots and coconut in a bowl then set aside.

Place condensed milk and butter into saucepan and stir over medium heat until combined.

Pour milk and butter mix over biscuit mix and mix well

Press into slice pan and set aside till you make the icing..

Icing
2 cups Icing sugar
40 grams melted butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Spread icing over slice

Refrigerate for 2-3 hours
Slice and enjoy !!!

Hugs,

Enough time off, now on with the show..... ;)!

I am still having trouble with my internet service but at the moment is seems to be working okay, so fingers crossed I can get through this post without any problems! My darling Mr Deekie Belle is working very hard to fix it all up for me but I am still not on my own computer. (Iinet, can you see me shaking my fist at you !!)

Anyway, I just wanted to share a few more photo's of Danneeka and John's wedding... I have loaded some of the proofs on to hubby's laptop so here are some of my absolute favorites.


Getting Deekie ready for the biggest day of her life...

Proud daddy.., isn't she beautiful! (and look at my hubby... nearly 26 years married us, and I still get butterflies when he walks into a room..... ooh I love him so much, he is my rock!!)
To everything there is a season, and although her daddy was finding it hard (who am I kidding I was too!!) it was time for daddy to give her to another man, who will love and care for her, protect her and adore her for the rest of her life...

So Much Love Between Them. ..... You. Could. Feel. It....
You may kiss....... the bride... Signing the register
I absolutely love this..... completely overwhelmed in daddy's arms.......
Bridal Party of closest family and best friends Wonderful....
Silly girls...sisters, cousins and new sister's in law
Oh what a feeling!
Angel Ben and Khye... our gorgeous other married kids (Angel is our eldest girl). Angel was 16 weeks pregnant here with number 2, (a little Honey girl!!) and she did all the hair and helped with make-up - she is such a treasure!

Our gorgeous kids, from Left to righ: Son-in-law Ben with wife Angel, (our eldest daughter), and Ben is holding Khye, then in the middle, Danneeka and Jonathan **kissing** next is our Alora, "the explorer"hehe, and then, Steve our Rock Star Son.Our adorable Grandbug. Aaahhhh!! I love these of Khye..

Tablescapes

Favours...

My helpful brother-in law.. He was a jack of all trades.... and Master of Ceremony :)!!!

I did the cooking and catering but had some wonderful friends and family who worked so hard with all the salad prep and serving... amazing work ladies!!
Everyone enjoyed the food...( hope!!)

HOT FOOD

• Roast Harvey Beef with homemade gravy
• Spring Lamb with mint sauce
• Fried Chicken
• Kalbarri Giant King Prawns with cocktail sauce
• Honey Mustard Ham with Pineapple
• Potatoes in cream and garlic
• Spring Vegetable Au' Gratin
• Summer Coleslaw
• Dutch Potato Salad
• Creamy Egg and Red pepper Potato Salad
• Spring Coleslaw
• Pasta Salad
• Garden Salad with Avocado and mushrooms\
• Salad dressings: Nando''s spicey, Paul Newman Ranch Dressing, Cardini's Ceasar Salad Dressing, HP Sauch, Mint Sauce,

My mum's Homemade Apple Crumble with Custard -

And My Homemade Chocolate mousse with Marshmallows,

Fruit Platter,

Pavlova with fruit salad and ice cream

Wedding cake with Rasberry Coulis

wouldn't be an Aussie wedding without a pavlova.... Dessert went down a treat!!
Couple of shots of the marquee, it was very casual and relaxed just like they wanted it to be!

I made the cake (my first wedding cake ever!!) , it was White Vanilla Bean Sour Cream, with marshmallow frosting, and Rasberry Coulis. Darling hubby helped me with the frosting... oh it really pays to be married to a baker ;)!

Cutting the cake together...

here they are.... Mr and Mrs Happily Ever After.....
And they really are so happy!!!!!!!!

My biggest thanks again to the totally amazing Sharon Manning, we just love the photos - such perfect memories!

And thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers while I have been unwell, it has been greatly appreciated and I am certainly on my way back to being my old self !

Anyway, I have had enough time off so will be back soon with some sewing and crafting!

Thanks for your support and prayers..

Big, big hugs,

Jen xo
Will also draw the giveaway next week, thanks for your patience!!

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