Once I got over the cold (slow progress though), i was informed by my friends that they have some vacancies in their workplace that I might be interested to apply, but of course!! so I was busy (again abit fed up with my old broken laptop) and update my CV and then saw more vacancies online for christmas jobs that i just had to apply (i could dream of buying with my own money for hubby's christmas pressies) and of course myself! :p
Anyways, between applying jobs and two interviews so far and still no news if i got a job or not, I always wanted to try and make a tart, it's from Jamie Oliver's recipe book.
The hard bit, i gotta say was making the pastry, it's gotta be a short crust one and it was my first to make it, the result wasnt as good as i expected to be, it's crumbly and kind of uneven but hubby said he loves it :P
The chocolate bits are heavenly coz i used my fave Lindt Dark Chocs, just pure heaven. I used cocoa powder and icing sugar for dusting once the chocolate has hardened abit in the fridge :)
Sweetology101
Hi Susan :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you will hear good news about a Christmas job..I will send good luck vibes your way!
That chocolate tart looks sooo yummy! I like the pretty pie dish as well, reminds me of a cross-stitch I have.
Sorry to hear that the laptop is acting up..mine is pretty knackered as well..I don't think it will last much longer :(
Do you have instagram..I would love to follow you if you do.
Have a lovely day..so happy to see you posting :)
Magie x
Hi Susan :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you will hear good news about a Christmas job..I will send good luck vibes your way!
That chocolate tart looks sooo yummy! I like the pretty pie dish as well, reminds me of a cross-stitch I have.
Sorry to hear that the laptop is acting up..mine is pretty knackered as well..I don't think it will last much longer :(
Do you have instagram..I would love to follow you if you do.
Have a lovely day..so happy to see you posting :)
Magie x
Yum! Get yourself down to Lidl or Aldi - they do great high cocoa content chocolate that is ideal for cooking with. Also, I reckon the secret to pastry is vegetable suet. For fats I always use half butter, 1/4 suet and 1/4 vegetable fat (Trex) and the result seems to be nice and flakey but holds together. A big Kenwood mixer also helps so you can keep it cool and not handle it! Good luck on the job hunt. x
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, sorry you've been a bit poorly. It's a hideous time of year for colds and the like. That choccy tart looks the bees knees (how unlike my boiled orange in sugar!), you clever thing you. Really hope you get a Xmas job. I'm crossing everything! xx
ReplyDeleteHI SUSAN! Your pie looks so yummy and I love the dusted little heart on top. Nothing like putting that special touch to it!! I know you will get a job during the Christmas holidays. I hope it's something you really enjoy doing. It's so good to hear from you and I'm glad that you still get to blog even if it's not as much as you'd like to. It's always a pleasure to visit you. I hope you are feeling better and better every day!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Brenda
Down Memory La La Lane
Your chart looks delicious, Susan! Best of luck on your job search!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sweetie!! It's good to hear from you. I'm glad you're feeling better - I'm empathizing because I am getting over ANTOTHER cold, too. I just had one a month ago....
ReplyDeleteYour tart looks scrumptious! And I can see that it had a lot of fans because it's almost gone. The tart shell is so cute with the cross-stitch design. You always add such sweet final touches on everything. I love your creativity.
I am standing in faith with you that you HAVE your perfect desired job. Whatever it is you'd like to be doing, envision yourself doing it already. While your resting, in your mind go through the actions of your lovely job.
Sending you love and hugs, and lots of Blessings for your Life,
Marianne xox
I love the way you try new things! Your tart must have been a challenge, and the true test is if hubby likes it...and he did! Yay!
ReplyDeleteI am keeping my fingers crossed for you getting a nice little job for the holidays.
Hugs,
Terri
What a cute, cute, cute, cute blog! I love the drawings!
ReplyDeleteI popped over from Tea Time Tuesday. That bottom photo of the pastry and your teacup is perfect!
:) Hope
Oh my, that looks amazing! Don't worry about your pastry, as long as it tastes good. (Tips are to use as small an amount of very cold water as you can, and if you add an egg yolk it tastes even better, although it's harder to roll out). Send me a slice!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for a job for you lovely
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Oh that looks so yummy. I want something chocolate right now! Your pictures are a delight. Thanks for commenting on Project Minima. Feel better soon and wishing the perfect job for you.
ReplyDeleteYour tart looks so good Susan! I do hope you find a job and, like you said, even if it's just for the holiday season it's better than nothing! Good luck:)
ReplyDeleteI want that cake! it looks scrumptious. Compliments on a well written and interesting blog. It made a very nice read.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the job front and God Bless
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Mmm, that looks good! I only bake if it's an extreme emergency and as a result I'm rubbish at it. Fingers crossed for the job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment on my post and for following me. I am following you, too!
ReplyDelete:) Hope
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI hope you get a job you like soon. It would be nice to have some spending money for Christmas. That is a pretty teacup and your tart looks yummy. Thank you coming to tea with me and have a lovely day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Your chocolate tart looks decadent.
ReplyDeleteJust wondered in from a link up and what a gorgeous and sweet blog you have. Enjoy that chocolate cake, selamat makan!
ReplyDeleteAs far as jobs go, I guess we are floating in same boat. I love the pictures of the tarts. have a wonderful time and may you hear the good news soon.
ReplyDeleteYum yum yum yum YUM! I wish I had a wife! I wonder if my darling sister in law will make this for me... Sarah xxx
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, I want some of the chocolate tart right now, and that tea cup is beautiful. I've been looking for a pretty tea cup lately and haven't found the right one yet.
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Aww Susan I am so glad to catch up with your blog, I've been having a bit of a busy time applying to jobs and having interviews too (I know how stressful it can be) I sure hope you get one of those jobs! You know I am glad to be back blogging again.
ReplyDeleteThis chocolate tart looks so delicious xxx