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Hello all

 So, I've been doing a bit of cooking. A Blackberry and Yogurt cake. I was really pleased I found a recipe I can use my frozen blackberries in. The fruit looked really pretty in the cake - and tasted good too.
 And then a bit of batch cooking. It's amazing how far a kilo of minced beef can go. So from the top:
Chilli
Cottage pie
Spag bol
All for the freezer.

 I had a very nice trip out to the Garden Barn. It has some great things for the garden - all very reasonably priced. And they have a great coffee shop with fantastic cake. Well worth a trip out.

 And finally this is the view from our church spire. DH and I walked up the narrow, steep, spiral staircase and got a great view. It was a shame it wasn't a little clearer - but we still had a great view.

I have been sewing - but can't show you the results until next week as it's a pressie for someone...
Take care and have a great week.
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Anonymous said…
You know I've driven past the Garden Barn several times, but have never stopped...hmm must put it on the list to do!
10 October 2010 at 18:47
Sarah said…
Thanks for sharing the GardenBarn, will definately take friends there in the near future.
11 October 2010 at 10:22
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