'Tis the Season

'Tis the season for a Christmas post.

Hubby and I went to Roger's Garden, in early November, to see their annual Christmas Shop. Every year it is a riot of festive colour and style. 

Here are some of the photographs with minimum input from me.

These sweet treats have no calories.

Of course, in southern California, we don't really want snow, just the idea of snow.

A British-themed tree - my favourite.

More festive delights next time.

Loafing Around

I have a lot of recipe books because I love to cook. Even so, I am always looking out for new recipes. I came across this cake recipe at the website of a magazine from Britain called 'The Simple Things'.

For those who might not know, icing sugar is also known as powdered sugar. I used less sugar for the icing than was called for but with probably too much orange juice. This may be why the icing ran off so much. I just kept scooping it up and pouring it back onto the loaf. Next time I'll make sure the icing is thicker.
And yes, there will be a next time. Yum!

http://www.thesimplethings.com/janis-cake-in-the-house-pistachio-raspberry-loaf/