Sunday

Update

'Becks and Posh' is modern cockney for 'nosh'

Feeling Festive


Saturday

Pumpkin Pancakes with Cranberry Conserve and Spiced Whipped Cream

http://swankypanky.blogs.com/bakeandshake/2007/12/with-a-bisquick.html

Syrup for Baklava

Version 1 (20 servings)

1 c. water
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. honey (I've seen this with only 1 tablespoon)

Boil water and sugar until syrup textures; add lemon juice and honey. Set aside to cool. Pour syrup on hot Baklava!!

Sprinkle with ground cinnamon

Version 2 (30 servings)

2 1/2 cups Sugar
1 3/4 cups Water
1 Orange's rind; finely grated
1 Lemon's rind; finely grated
5 Whole cloves
1 Cinnamon stick
1 cup Honey

Combine sugar, water, orange and lemon rinds, cloves and cinnamon stick in saucepan. Bring to boil. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes to thicken syrup slightly. Remove from heat. Discard spices. Stir in honey. Cool at room temperature. Pour over hotbaklava. Allow to stand overnight before serving.

Coconut and Pomegranate Tapioca Pudding

http://www.foodbeam.com/2007/11/10/almost-christmas-coconut-and-pomegranate-tapioca-pudding/