Saturday, December 29, 2018

Bomb, New Year,

Just read a blog from a friend in Sweden. She spends her retirement travelling, safely, all over the world and lives in a small town where she expects to be safe and she has just had a bomb explode at the front door of her apartment. What a dreadful thing to happen. Luckily nobody was hurt. One normally thinks of Sweden as a "restful" country, but apparently not.

Well, only a few more days until 2019. I have my champers cooling in the fridge - well of course I have champers on Sunday morning too. Get a double whammy this weekend. I will probably stay up although Matt won't. He didn't last year anyway. I wish you all a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year and hope whatever you wish for will come true.



I have always loved Crêpes Suzette and was surprised to find I didn't have a recipe in my files. I thought they would be perfect for New Year's Eve. My first husband thought you could bottle the sauce and make a fortune. Caster Sugar is more or less the same as the sugar we use here anyway.

Crêpes Suzette

1 classic pancake recipe 
3 Tbs caster sugar 
250 ml freshly squeezed orange juice (2-3 oranges)
zest 1 orange
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbs Grand Marnier or Cointreau
50 g unsalted butter

1. Prepare pancakes following a classic recipe Fold the pancakes into quarters.

2. Tip the caster sugar into a non-stick frying pan and set the pan over a low-medium heat. Allow the sugar to melt slowly without stirring and continue to cook until it becomes a deep amber-coloured caramel.

3. Immediately slide the pan off the heat and add the orange juice – be careful as it may splatter and spit as it hits the hot caramel. Add the orange zest, lemon juice, the Grand Marnier and return the pan to a low heat to re-melt the caramel into the liquid.

4. Add the butter to the sauce in small pieces, bring to the boil and simmer gently until glossy and reduced slightly. Add the pancakes to the pan and warm through. Serve immediately.

Servings: 4

Source: Good Food Magazine

Have a great weekend

14 comments:

  1. I'll be in bed early as I am babysitting early in the evening. No champers for me as I had Prosecco with my Christmas dinner.

    Caster sugar is a superfine sugar. They label it as such and sell it here. You can also make it by throwing the granulated sugar in a food processor if you are in a pinch.

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    1. You had Prosecco? I thought you didn't drink Denise.

      Caster sugar (in the UK) is exactly the same as our regular sugar here Denise. In England us a much bigger grain sugar for every day use. (Or did).

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    2. I have wine occasionally. It messes with my sleep so I have to have it early in the day. Maybe I should have it for breakfast, lol.

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    3. You could do what I do Denise, and have fizz at 11 a.m. on a Sunday. Mind you that's not the only time I have a drink.

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  2. Sad thing is that terrorists and crazy people are everywhere. That's good to hear no one was hurt when the bomb went off.

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    1. Very good as there were young children Diane. One really doesn't know where one is safe any more.

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  3. We'll be in bed long before midnight I'm sure. It's not a big deal. We don't go anywhere. Supposed to be really bad weather that night too. Perfect to stay in.

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    1. I'm not sure why, but it is a thing with me to stay up. Family used to, well Matt used to as well.

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  4. My husband doesn't stay awake to greet the new year either and he doesn't like champagne either. Ill probably stay up and drink the bubbly with my daughter and her friend. Happy New Year to you.

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    1. I wish we lived close by Susan, I could join the three of you. Enjoy your fizz.

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  5. Our new year will be exactly the same as every other night I suspect. Your Sunday mornings must be very relaxing x

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    1. They are Pinky, I enjoy my fizz on Sunday mornings.

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  6. Happy New Year Jo to you and Matt. Sue xXx

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