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Chocolate Filled Advent Calendars
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Crista | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:00 |
Go on! Admit it! Who's got one? Crista |
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PennyDainty | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:02 |
Oh Crista, thanks for reminding me! I bought them (for the kids....honestly) lol a couple of weeks ago. I'll have to put them up. Christine |
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Pat | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:04 |
WHAT with no Chocs left in 'em????? Mean lot those Scots>>>>>>>>PMSL Pat x |
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Bec | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:05 |
I've forgotten all about advent calendars I'd forgotten that tomorrow was the beginning was of advent. I must buy myself a calendar tomorrow |
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PennyDainty | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:06 |
tut tut now Pat, I've not touched them. I have ate a couple of the selection boxes though! Christine |
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Crista | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:06 |
Problem is, you start the day off with a small piece of chocolate and then you want more! Crista |
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Pat | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:07 |
Bec leave that nasty thread and come over to me guinnes one its lovely............. Oh thats ok then Christine I was a bit worried for the kids, thats allowed. Chocs are a good soother, but me I prefer liqourice allsorts, i am sad.......... Pat x |
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PennyDainty | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:08 |
Oh Pat especially the ones covered with the wee pink or blue balls. mmmm lovely. |
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Pat | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:11 |
Oh NO Not my covered ones you don't they are MY FAVE, I gave the kids all the other ones, then they wanted them told them where to go............sod off........they looked shocked. LOL Pat x |
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badger | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:22 |
what's wrong with the shortbread to go with the beer? ,i don't know some of you scots have no taste.Fred.ptfg. |
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PennyDainty | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:31 |
Oh Fred, how you doing? Did you feel ok after your wee walk today? BTW Millionaires shortbread for me. mmm Christine |
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Chris | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:35 |
Thanks for reminding me Christa - I put 2 in the cupboard for my grandkids - better give them to them:-)) |
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badger | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:43 |
Fine Christine,still not sleeping too well but i'm getting enought to keep me going,must admit i like the crawfords petticoat tails ,and may be able to eat some again now [within reason].Fred.ptfg. |
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PennyDainty | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:46 |
Good to here your feeling better, hopefully sleeping better will follow. Can you still get Crawford's shortbread? I know they closed all the Crawford's bakeries. By the way they were the enemy when I was a manageress for Martins The Bakers here in Edinburgh. LOL Christine |
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badger | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:49 |
i'm going back into the realms of antiquity you know ,1960s so they have more than likely gon,so okay who makes the best now?.fred ptfg. |
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PennyDainty | Report | 1 Dec 2004 02:50 |
Patterson's or Walker's shortbread , I'd recommend them Fred. Goes down lovely with a wee dram at the N'erday Christine |
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John | Report | 1 Dec 2004 03:29 |
Shortbread yum - does anyone make their own? JB |
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Unknown | Report | 1 Dec 2004 04:52 |
yes John they do - just looking for the recipe for you Father Ferrari's Shortbread Recipe 6 oz plain flour 4 oz SR flour 2 oz cornflour 3 oz caster sugar 1/2lb butter Melt butter. add to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place in greased swiss roll tin, prick with fork Bake at Gas mk 4 after 1/2 hour take out and score and sprinkle with more caster sugar. return to oven for further 1/4 - 1/2 hour leave to cool in tray |
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Deb Vancouver (18665) | Report | 1 Dec 2004 06:19 |
Yes bought two yesterday for my kids, son 19, and daughter 17 today. Do they ever grow up? Deb in chilly Coquitlam |
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Guinevere | Report | 1 Dec 2004 06:40 |
I have 2. There was an administrative error and both husband and son bought me one. One's white choc and one's dark choc. Yummy, Gwynne |
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