One of the birthday treats a few weeks back was a theatre trip, to see Matilda. The view of the stage was excellent considering the tickets were a late purchase and the seats being in the back row of the stalls. So when I say that Trunchbull's acting was all in the eyes you will realise how good the view was. I love the theatre, more civilised than the cinema, with people being considerate of each other. The choreography was brilliant but my favourite character, aside from Trunchbull was Rudolfo, every time he entered the stage I came over all giggly and unnecessary. Whilst we were enjoying our theatre trip, my husband took a trip to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square and found himself on a Female Genital Mutilation March and as he is at pains to say "against it!". What with reading Catlin Moran's How to be a Woman I think I may have a feminist in the making!
Talking of making I have treat coming up in a couple of weeks when I join a half day lampshade making class, can't wait. If all goes well I will post some pics.
Food bank volunteering recently included a collection at Tesco. The generosity of people brings tears to your eyes. Two sweet ladies gave a bagful each, and declared what fun it had been going round the store seeking out what was needed.
My bake club treat pesto buns from here has been a breeze, using my not often engaged Kitchenaid. Very tasty. I love bake club but trying to bake when you get home from work between 7pm and 8pm can feel more of a trial than fun. I may freeze and reheat these on the night, so tempers don't fray.
I have also managed to downsize one bagful of clothes to the charity shop, I do so hate ridding myself of perfectly good clothes but I have to be realistic if they haven't been worn in two years they would be better on someone else. I registered with the British Heart Foundation for gift aid a while back and I received a letter on Saturday to tell me how much some unwanted items leftover from a bootfair had sold for, so I trotted down there with my carrier bag and hope to hear soon what benefit my old clothes will be to this charity.
Letting go is difficult for others in this household too. Lots of fuss was heard when clearing out the sock/knicker drawer (which I might add would not shut) belonging to someone who shall remain nameless. Old pants were flying here and there but I won the day and now we have a drawer of finery that shuts with ease.
Minimalist we shall never be. xxx
Those buns look very delicious and are a different take on garlic bread. They would be great with any kind of pasta dish.
ReplyDeleteThey are a lovely soft dough, I expect I will try the sweet version soon.
DeleteHi,the buns look delicious!Well done for your charity donation,I work for a charity and donations these days are dwindling slightly due to the economic climate,also if no one donates we wouldn't have the joy of a good rummage in a charity shop!'bye for now Pam.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I tend to Ebay or bootfair a lot of my clothes but I do like to make the odd donation to charity once in a while.
DeleteWhat a lovely post, full of goodness. I've got a cold and I needed something joyous to cheer me up. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the birthday provided treats. (I was down on the beach in Whitstable on Sunday 9th in the sun and am missing the heat.)
No doubt there were lots of day trippers there, we saw the traffic on our way back form London. The best thing about being beside the sea, no need to travel. Get well soon.
DeleteI love the idea of pesto buns. They look delicious.
ReplyDeleteI recommend highly.
DeleteThe buns look very nice, but we aren't a pesto loving family which is a shame seeing as they look so good!
ReplyDeleteGlad the birthday treat was enjoyed to the full.
A good sort out can be very cathartic!
Lisa x
The cinnamon ones look good too with cream cheese frosting, so USA. You might be able to adjust with your own fillings because the dough seems very versatile.
DeleteThis post has to have one of the best titles ever! And those buns look delicious!!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteOoh, those buns look good... and a lampshade making class sounds right up my street. You must post photos!
ReplyDeleteWell done on the volunteering too. My mum volunteered at the local food bank until recently and really enjoyed it, despite the sad stories she heard.
Sarah x
Hello,
ReplyDeleteWell, we are no cooks.......and your pesto buns look mouth-wateringly delicious. We are certainly not to be found anywhere near a lampshade making class......we were thrown out of flower arranging many years ago so goodness knows what would happen with lampshades. However, we love the theatre and could not agree more that it is so more satisfying than a trip to the cinema.....especially in England where Art Cinemas are generally no more and everyone is eating!
We have so enjoyed our visit to your blog. We can empathise completely with the overstuffed knicker drawer. Indeed, more is more for us and even more is even better. There is no hope for us!
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Hmmmm- I hope you kept some - I'll be right round! Those buns and the pizza look so delicious. Great photography too.
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about knicker-drawers - is it because we feel the need to have lots of spare ones they overflow - I have SO MANY pairs of Knicks it's not true!! Lx