03/06/2005
OK girls, here's our first cookery contest winner with Maureen Emmons proving beyond all doubt you shouldn't believe everything you read!!!
This past weekend my teenage daughter wanted to make dinner for everyone. She had this recipe for fried rice which she had cut out of a magazine. I never really read it because we had been rushing around all day and all I was concerned about was making sure she had all the ingredients. She is 16 and has been cooking for some years so when she ordered me out of the kitchen I let her make everything. Then she's calling me and asking me to taste this "fried rice" which the recipe directed her to microwave. It was a sticky brown goo with vegetables in it. I declined to taste it and explained that fried rice was generally not microwaved. We substituted another side dish, which she made, and all was well. Next time I will definitely read the directions, even if she assures me they're easy.
Maureen Emmons
*But where would we be without them, Maureen!!! How great it is when they start to take over! It's like baby birds standing on the lip of the nest...
Thank you so much for taking part in the fun, Maureen...
I'm taking my youngest, 'minimus' out today to get her hair cut a few weeks in advance of the 'Leavers' Ball' at her school. I'm betting there are a few Mums/Moms out there who know what a crucial moment this is...
At least we're acting a month in advance in case we have to try, try again!!!
While I'm out and about on this mammoth task I'm going to be thinking up an idea for my new competition... so don't forget to watch the site for info'!
Love to you all, and happy reading everyone!
Susan
This past weekend my teenage daughter wanted to make dinner for everyone. She had this recipe for fried rice which she had cut out of a magazine. I never really read it because we had been rushing around all day and all I was concerned about was making sure she had all the ingredients. She is 16 and has been cooking for some years so when she ordered me out of the kitchen I let her make everything. Then she's calling me and asking me to taste this "fried rice" which the recipe directed her to microwave. It was a sticky brown goo with vegetables in it. I declined to taste it and explained that fried rice was generally not microwaved. We substituted another side dish, which she made, and all was well. Next time I will definitely read the directions, even if she assures me they're easy.
Maureen Emmons
*But where would we be without them, Maureen!!! How great it is when they start to take over! It's like baby birds standing on the lip of the nest...
Thank you so much for taking part in the fun, Maureen...
I'm taking my youngest, 'minimus' out today to get her hair cut a few weeks in advance of the 'Leavers' Ball' at her school. I'm betting there are a few Mums/Moms out there who know what a crucial moment this is...
At least we're acting a month in advance in case we have to try, try again!!!
While I'm out and about on this mammoth task I'm going to be thinking up an idea for my new competition... so don't forget to watch the site for info'!
Love to you all, and happy reading everyone!
Susan
