I always get a bit nervous when people are coming for food. I’m not the best cook, and I certainly can’t bake! Cakes are easy, though- I can buy them, but I do tend to overcompensate. Can you tell? That one still in the box makes me giggle- reminds me of a Batman mask. No, honestly, I haven’t touched the wine yet! But I could get a reputation…
Please, do help yourself, even if it’s just a simple biscuit. Don’t know why I get so worried. We’re all friends here, aren’t we? In case you haven’t guessed, I’m joining lovely Su today, for Tea time in the blogosphere. She’s a great cook, and a lovely hostess. Oh, that reminds me of someone else who’s a wonderful hostess. Mustn’t forget #SquareTops! What’s your favourite topping? Wishing you all a great day!
restlessjo 
Although I’m capable of baking, I often resort to purchasing desserts in case one of mine flops. And, of course, there the matter of taste — sometimes I just can’t compete with the commercial beauties from a local bakery. Wishing you all the best during this time of pandemic.
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My husband can’t walk past a cheesecake or chocolate cake or apple pie… I could go on! 🤣🤣 Nice to have your company. Thanks 💕
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I’m all for the largest one, of course! 😀
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That would be Michael’s one then, Pit 🙂 🙂
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Okay – I have to admit I have been craving some type of dessert lately. NOW I WANT ONE after this post! Just a cookie would do.Have a Great Day – Take Care 🙂
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Indulge yourself a little! We only live once 🙂 🙂
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I think I’d have a piece of everything Jo, they look so sinfully scrumptious 🙂 Reminds me of the early 90s when two family members were celebrating a wedding anniversary with a meal at a local restaurant – when the dessert trolley came round I was spoilt for choice so jokingly asked if I could have some of everything. The manager took me at my word and came back with a huge plate with portions of seven different desserts – and I ate the lot!! 🙂 🙂
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Oh, my good God, Eunice! I never get past one piece of cake 🙂 🙂 I find it hard to stop with chocolate once I start, so generally I don’t keep any in. Just the biscuits Mick lives on (covered in white chocolate- nice but I can resist 🙂 )
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Sinful temptation 🙃 I’d be happy with anything that’s left 🤗
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Knowing this lot, there won’t be much 🙂 🙂
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😐🙃
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Yum and more yum Jo. Now rain or no rain you’ll have to go for a walk 🚶♀️🚶♀️Social distancing of course….
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I can barely stagger out of the door after that lot, Pauline. 🙂 🙂 I may trot up and down the stairs… later!
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That’s good exercise. Maybe outdo the bloke that did the equivalent of climbing Mt Everest on his stairs 😃
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I would love to join you, but it is still too early for cake for me. Maybe coffee and one of those delightful looking biccies? And can you please NOT send your rain to us, which apparently you are doing tomorrow. Although if it doesn’t hang around long it will save me having to water the plants.
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I’ve given all my plants water wings 🙂 🙂 Just had 3 of those biscuits with coffee, but there are 3 left. You’re welcome to them. Nice dark chocolate!
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I do like dark chocolate 😋
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I know! 🙂
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Eek! I feel my pants getting more tight! You are a bad influence…but in a good way. ❤
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I try! 🙂 🙂
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Oh yum! Anything with fruit on it is a winner. I just made a banana and raspberry cake today (my go to favourite). Mm, then anything, anything with chocolate in it can’t be ignored. They all look so good Jo. Can I be a piggie and try them all? 😜 Hugs xx
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Just a smidgeon of each, Miriam… how else will you know? 🙂 🙂
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Exactly! 😁
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Would love to come to tea.. 😉
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Any time! 🙂 🙂
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Ummm…🤪 pychotka!
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Too much? 🙂 🙂
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Oh yes 😉
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What are you trying to do to us! I must have put on several pounds just looking at your post. 😀
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Much better on your hips than mine, Elaine! Too wet to walk this morning 🙂 🙂
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All looking absolutely delicious, probably not great timing as we’re off shopping in an hour or so. The choccy biscuits are actually calling my name.
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Just don’t s-top. Jonno 🙂 🙂
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And now I have a craving for strawberries… again! 🙂
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Apologies 😦 😦
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Hmmm, s-top is pushing it, Jo!!
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I liked the title, Sue, and there are lots of toppings on the cakes. Fancy a biscuit? Or there’s still a bit of fresh pineapple I forgot to include. And surely, it’s over the Top! 🙂 🙂
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Certainly over the Top, Jo!! 😄😄😂
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She’s getting tips from you Sue, instead of coffee and a book Jo is doing coffee and a cake! Now coffee, cake AND a book is my idea of a treat.
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Greedy!! No, not at all, I do occasionally allow myself cake!
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I often do! 🙂 🙂 Especially on rainy days. Made apple crumble yesterday but I’ve got no custard! Ice cream will have to do.
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Make the flippin’ custard….have you got eggs and milk?
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Errr… recipe, Sue? 🙂 🙂
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Plenty on the internet, I’m sure
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I hate getting crumbs in a book though, Jude 🙂 🙂
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You are totally spoiling us Jo. I don’t know where to start, but maybe not the Batman cake — it would be a shame to spoil something so perfect and funny.
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And my husband would be looking daggers at you, Su! It’s his favourite. Maybe just a biscuit for now, or there’s fresh pineapple? 🙂 🙂
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I am there any second Jo 🙂
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I think there’ll be plenty, Brian. I forgot to put out the healthy fresh pineapple 🙂 🙂
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Cut the top off the pineapples scoop out the pineapple, make a fruit salad, put it back into the pineapple shell, put the cut top bak on, place on the table and watch guests swoon when they see the desert 🙂
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🙂 🙂 I thought it was a song for a moment, Brian! Something about coconuts? I must be going nuts! You put the lime in the coconut and shake it all together… know the one?
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That’s the one! 🙂 🙂 Love it!
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Warning!!!!! Earworm.
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Those look so good, I’d love stop by 😍
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Feel free! Never mind that it’s raining 🙂 🙂
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awww what a lovely tea you are hosting for Sue, honoured to be part of it 🙂 I think it is the strawberries for me, or maybe the chocolate or . . . . . 😉
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I did say, I couldn’t stop…. 🙂 🙂 Bit early though, isn’t it? Just onto my second coffee.
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Never too early for cake!
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Raises eyebrows??? 🙂 🙂
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Well, what a calorific selection! Lucky you go out walking,Jo…. I fully intended to join Su, but I haven’t been baking, and shop cakes aren’t an option here. We only have a quarter of a simnel cake left. Enjoy your feast!
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Totally over the top, Margaret, but I do tend to be all or nothing! The chocolate biscuits are the only thing we currently have, and an apple crumble I made yesterday. But you’d be very welcome 🙂 🙂
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I’ll be along …. one day.
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