Final Pottering of 2012

Well tomorrow is 2013 and I have high hopes for next year, I plan to blog regularly and to keep trying out new ideas and sharing more of my own recipes and crafts. I also hope that all my friends and love ones will be healthy and happy this year, as well as those of you who kindly read my blog.

Sweetcorn Chowder, made with the stock left over from 'Cherry Cola Ham' - wish der wis a little ham to put in it

 

In the Blain house hold we are having a different New Year celebration from usual as my sister, her boyfriend, my aunt and cousins won't be around for the usual shenanigans but I think those that are left can hold their own.

We are having a tasty but easy dinner which is mostly originated from the BBC Good Food website.

Slow-Braised Soy & Five Spice Beef (BBC Good Food)
I had this a few months ago and was surprised by how easy it was but most of all how tasty it was for the minimum amount of effort I put into it.

Lemon Self-Saucing Pudding (BBC Good Food)
This is a pudding I have always wanted to try after I had it The MET in New York last year, mine may not be as theirs though (see above).

 

Light Brioche Bread
I got this recipe from Pinterest, for us to eat on New Years Day morning, it is slightly healthier than your usual brioche and I thought it may be a better way to start 2013 than the calorie filled usual loaf (this one is just as tasty).