Thursday, 31 July 2014

This week in my kitchen 18 :: My favourite fruit cake recipe





I think this will be the last time I can share in the blog hop for a few weeks. We move next Thursday Wednesday to our little old house. We will be a bit out in the sticks and not exactly sure when we'll be conneted with the rest of the world again. 

 Cooking has been fun if a little pot luck. Fridge, freezer and cupboard foraging to use up as much as possible before we go. Hence the somewhat random combinations. It's been a bit like one of those game shows where two audience members bring up a bag of random ingredients for chefs on opposite teams to attempt to produce the best meal. Surprisingly there have been a few winners that may actually get made again.

 I also managed to bake two cakes using my favourite fruit cake recipe. One to snack on when we take a break from packing and the other to take with us...You never know who may drop in for a cup of coffee, and it will be nice to be able to offer them a slice of cake too...

I'll hopefully be back soon but first I'm linking over to heather's blog for her 'this week in my kitchen' blog hop, hope you can come too...

 have fun
debx


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  1. eeoc31 July 2014 at 07:28

    Okay, if this is foraging, I'm coming to England to live and eat with you. You have no idea how pathetic "foraging" would look in my house! As usual...all looks wonderful (that soup/stew made me want to go cook one myself, right now! Wait...that might be work avoidance, too).

    Good luck with the move--looking forward to seeing the *new* kitchen and house setup!
    Erin

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    1. debby emadian1 August 2014 at 00:12

      That would be so good if you could pop in for lunch Erin. But I've peeped into your kitchen and know that yours would be amazing. Doing this has made me realise how often we go shopping when If I just have a good root around the kitchen cupboards or fridge I can soon rustle up something edible.

      Thanks for the good luck wish. Have a great weekend.
      debx

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  2. Valeriacrea31 July 2014 at 12:36

    Have a happy move Deb!! I know what it means... I have mine one year ago!!
    Your foraging time is so wonderful, here foraging time is all about tomatoes and mozzarella cheese ^_^ Can't wait to have a look in your new /old house. Happy weekend, Valeria

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    1. debby emadian1 August 2014 at 00:21

      Thanks Valeriacrea. It's a bit hairy, lots to do. I keep thinking that I will forget to do something really important. Hopefully we will just get things sorted out in time. Oh tomatoes and mozzarella...sounds like very good foraging. Scrumptious.
      Happy weekend to you too.
      debx

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  3. Ms Howtheylived31 July 2014 at 13:32

    What wonderful ideas! Do have a happy move! How can you not, with Cake Already in the House?

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    1. debby emadian1 August 2014 at 00:23

      Thank you. I have to say that with all that's going on it does help me feel a little bit in control to know that I have one already secreted away in a tin.
      Have a lovely weekend,
      debx

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  4. steph31 July 2014 at 14:30

    leave it to you to be thinking....entertaining (!!!).....in the midst of a move, with fresh homemade cake to offer!!! Hope the move goes well.....so exciting!!! Can't wait to 'take a tour' when you get settled. We'll miss you the next couple weeks!!! (don't forget about all of us!!!! come back soon!)

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    1. debby emadian17 August 2014 at 12:54

      Thanks we are just about on our feet again but lots to do. I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone's blog now.
      debx

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  5. Unknown31 July 2014 at 15:09

    I have that blue patterned bowl! Good luck with the move, can't wait to see pics x

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    1. debby emadian17 August 2014 at 12:55

      Thanks Lucy. That's two we share now! I think we have very good taste. I'll share soon.
      debx

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  6. Faye Henry31 July 2014 at 17:18

    So inspiring, Deb.. I will miss you but you must be so excited.. Can't wait to reconnect and if you ever want to send me your cake recipe then I would love it.. houseofhenry@hotmail.com... lol..
    Take care.. xo

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    1. debby emadian17 August 2014 at 12:57

      I will send you the cake recipe of course Faye. I can't wait to catch up with everyone again.
      debx

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  7. karen1 August 2014 at 05:08

    good luck on your relocation! I cannot wait for you to show us your moved in photos :)

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  8. Reginas Cottage1 August 2014 at 06:03

    hello debby,
    all your food looks delicious.thanks for this wonderful inspiring post.I will miss you.
    good luck with the move.Can not wait to have a look in your new-old house
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Regina

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    1. debby emadian17 August 2014 at 12:58

      Hi there Regine, Sorry it's taken me so long to reply. I'll hopefully soon have some photo's to share.
      I hope that you had a good weekend too and even better week ahead.
      debx

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  9. Amanda4 August 2014 at 14:55

    Spare cake! Always a great idea! I will miss your posts and look forward to your getting reconnected! I hope the move goes well.

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    1. debby emadian17 August 2014 at 12:59

      Oh thank you Amanda. I'll hopefully catch up soon.
      debx

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  10. Emily5 August 2014 at 17:40

    Oh, Debby, I'm so excited for you. As I read your post, I realized that tomorrow is moving day. I hope you get lots of rest and enjoy every minute of the first day in your new house.
    Your meals look scrumptious, as usual. I'm excited to check out the links to the fruit cake recipes; both my mom enjoy a slice of fruit cake with tea.

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    1. debby emadian17 August 2014 at 12:53

      I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to reply Emily. Thank you for your lovely comments and good wishes for the move.
      debx

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