Flapjack and fudge

Today we had treats in the shop. We had flapjack made with honey and almond butter, and apple fudge. The apple flavour came from reduced pure apple juice and apple brandy from Ampleforth Abbey. Those customers who weren't on a diet really enjoyed it!

An interesting customer today was finishing a dress for an assignment at the college across the road. We managed to sort out gold piping for the belt loops. We even gave ideas for the remaining embellishment, and practical tips for how to complete it before the closing date - Thursday!

Another customer had a book of knitted animals and I got all excited about the patchwork tortoise. I shouldn't really waste time on one, but I was looking for something else and found these African Flower hexagons I made ages ago:

I've joined them into a 'shell' but I think I'll consult Jules and Caroline before going any further; the colours don't seem sensible.

BUT I've had an idea for a tea cosy! I can't believe I don't have any gold yarn, but if I have I can't find any. Watch this space to see what I need it for!

Today meet Rhiannon. She's an honorary member of the team because she makes us cakes (and fudge). We're her guinea pigs and have tried cauliflower cake, sweetcorn cake and all sorts of brownies and Rocky Road. Her bread pudding is a favourite: crunchy sugar on the top, custardy 

middle with fruit marinated in some sort of juice or alcohol.

You'll hear about her creations from now on!