tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post6276786201836855956..comments2024-03-09T21:53:52.885+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Celebrations....my top four tips for faultless celebrations and entertaining...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-27987812347200399762020-06-01T15:19:43.758+10:002020-06-01T15:19:43.758+10:00Thanks Lorraine. Lard is already pretty soft, so n...Thanks Lorraine. Lard is already pretty soft, so no softening necessary. I pour the custard into the little lunchbox containers that are meant for yoghurt and whatnot for kids. They work well. And about 2 teaspoons of vanilla to 500mls of custard is about right. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-3007249384237329972020-06-01T15:18:19.259+10:002020-06-01T15:18:19.259+10:00Yep yep. Do ahead, do it well, stick with the plan...Yep yep. Do ahead, do it well, stick with the plan. I totally agree that serving things prettily makes a huge difference. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-16580755429282993872020-05-30T12:01:24.558+10:002020-05-30T12:01:24.558+10:00Mimi thanks so much for a brilliant post. I love y...Mimi thanks so much for a brilliant post. I love your cooking and baking, Your meals look delicious, simple everyday ingredients we all have on hand and no fuss with hours spent in the kitchen. <br />I’m glad you posted links to the recipes for your pastry and chocolate cake, these look like winners. <br />I’ve never used lard before in cooking and wondering do you need to soften it on the bench before use?<br />The versatility of your cake recipe is terrific. I’m certainly making those caramel filled little cakes. <br />Do you pour your custard into silicone moulds to set and would you say 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence? You can tell I’m not an instinctive cook, more like follow the recipe to a tee 😁<br />Enjoy your weekend Mimi and thanks again for your abfab recipes. You are a darling. XxxLorraine Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02379640218491078465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-77940746212424543122020-05-29T20:43:17.456+10:002020-05-29T20:43:17.456+10:00Absolutely agree with your methods. Stick to what...Absolutely agree with your methods. Stick to what you know, can do well and make ahead. Spend time with your guests. I think serving small portions in a special cup or bowl makes everything look cute and special.Suzannoreply@blogger.com