Brit Boy and I went to London to the theatre yesterday and it was great. I'll share a full report in a few days. I'm going to be taking a mini blogging break for a few days, but I just wanted to share a few sights from Christmas around the Yellow House.
We had a bit of snow here in Wiltshire over the past few days, but now it's all gone. Here's the snow resting on the heads of our little gnome and cat in the garden.
And this is a view out front with the snow dusting everything. You can see a bit of our decorations. They are multi-colored lanterns that we have draped across the window.
Here's my latest creation in the kitchen. It's sort of a Victoria Sponge/Strawberry Shortcake/Strawberry Cheesecake hybrid that I came up with and I'll probably never be able to make it again. LOL. It's a vanilla layer cake with a bit of strawberry juice drizzled into the pores and then I globbed on the cream cheese icing and put strawberries in the center. It's reminiscent of a cake I did before, but it's one better. We had some today and it was delicious. I think I'll try this one again for Valentine's Day or something :-)
And here are a couple of photos in London of Covent Garden. It was bustling with pre-Christmas traffic. We walked from here to the theatre. It was a wonderful afternoon :-)
Have a wonderful holiday!
Just came by today to check on you and to wish you and Brit boy a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThe snow is beautiful and boy would I love a piece of your cake right now.
Hope your well and enjoying the holidays
Maggie
Merry Christmas to you and Brit Boy!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you both!
ReplyDeleteHello Dori,
ReplyDeleteGlad you and your hubby were able to make it to the theatre.
Today we received 3 homemade cakes from one of our aunts in New Jersey. I'll be thinking of you as I "inhale" it. lol
Happy Holidays!! :-)
Merry Christmas Dori.
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks delish and I envy your proximity to the theatre district. I've been cooking up a storm here too. It will be fun ( hopefully ) to see what John thinks of my American Christmas favorites.
Dori!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being part of my life too! Here praise you for being here. I wish Happy Holidays! 2010! Cheers!
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Kisses!
Hi, Dori! Just want to wish you and Brit Boy a Happy Holiday and a wonderful New Year!
ReplyDeleteSo NOT FAIR posting the pic of that strawberry cheese cake/pie!!!
I now have a hankering for strawberry shortcake! -- was one of my favorites from childhood.
Enjoy the festivities, and take care!
I hope you had a very merry Christmas! Looking forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteOh that cake! Looks sooo good!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of the year, Dori and have an awesome 2010 :-)
Joyeux Noel!
ReplyDeleteHi Dori,
ReplyDeletehope you had a wonderful Christmas! Love the London pics - one of these days I must visit :)
Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year!
that christmas deer brings back memories.. ahhh london. looks like it was a fun day. did you do the harrods windows ? it was one of my most to do holiday activities when I was in london. Happiest of holidays to you and brit boy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cake Dori; so that means it's tasty as well. Happiest of Holidays.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both! :)
ReplyDeleteNothing like a day out with your Sweetie. Hope your holidays are filled with warmth and joy.
ReplyDeleteI am back again lol
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to wish you a very Happy New Year!
We miss your post but a break from blogging is good too
Maggie
Hello all,
ReplyDeleteI hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you all the very best in 2010. Happy New Year to everyone!!!! :-)
Dori and Friends:
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR!
Rio de Janeiro is raining now, but everyone goes to the beach to celebrate the turn of the year.
Kisses!