Shopping, Road Works,

No exercises for me again on Wednesday, not 100% OK yet so obviously didn't want to risk it. I think I will try bowling tomorrow though.

Busy afternoon, went to Cambridge to deliver some Avon to a friend and had a glass of wine with them. What a rotten day, drizzly and cold. What happened to all our sunshine. Been a lousy week really. Came back and went to the store to buy the pork for Boxing Day (26th). Didn't want to leave it til next week as I figured the store might be crowded. Went in to our usual grocery store on Tuesday and had to stand in a long line to get checked out and that was in the "only 12 items" line. All the others had long lines too as did the self check out area. I was surprised it was so busy. I was also surprised at the price of the pork. Very reasonable I thought. A chunk of the leg with the skin left on which will be turned into crackling, yum. You can keep the pork for me, just give me the crackling. After the store, we had to come home on King St. that's the one with all the road works. They will be laying train tracks along there and you could see the rails waiting. A friend tells us when they first came to Kitchener, many years ago, they had just finished ripping out all the tram lines, now we appear to be getting a similar installation put back again. I cannot imagine who authorised it but I think it is one hell of a waste of money. I am told it is principally aimed at the students in Waterloo attending the universities. Waterloo being the next town and you don't really notice when you travel from one to the other, they are virtually one big city.

Got friends coming in for dinner on Saturday. Hunting around for a starter and came across one which I have served to them before. Then decided it's too many calories for yours truly added to everything else. However, not sure if I have ever posted it before, but thought I would do so now. I usually serve them with Brie and Ham. I haven't tried Shu Chan's (a friend) options. They are very simple to make and very quick. I discovered I have posted it before, but it's worth doing so once again.

Convent Eggs

Butter for greasing ramekins
2 eggs
2 Tbs heavy cream
salt and pepper

OPTIONAL
½ oz Brie
½ oz chopped ham

Shu Chan's Options
sautéed leeks
Parmesan Cheese

1. Butter the ramekins then put in cheese and ham if using. Slide an egg into each ramekin, season and add 1 tbs of cream. Bake for 8 minutes at 350F

2. Alternatively add leeks to bottom of ramekin and sprinkle eggs with Parmesan

Servings: 2

Have a great day