tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post4025949212179123303..comments2024-03-28T20:31:26.582+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: SaturdayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-33635852780084673902019-11-24T09:21:23.452+00:002019-11-24T09:21:23.452+00:00That's something I have never made. I might g...That's something I have never made. I might give it a whirl next year but this year I have one to use up from last year. It's just as well they improve over time, isn't it?<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-37012518596925049632019-11-23T22:47:50.653+00:002019-11-23T22:47:50.653+00:00Maybe it wasn't a good year for cherries, henc...Maybe it wasn't a good year for cherries, hence no dried ones. I have made marzipan and it was better than the bought stuff IMHO! Not hard to do either. I don't make Christmas cake but sometimes buy a small plain one and decorate it myself, but I do make a Christmas Plum Pudding for Christmas dinner.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224823051315463861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-69700940274814411432019-11-23T12:22:09.021+00:002019-11-23T12:22:09.021+00:00I did find some eventually. Still no marzipan tho...I did find some eventually. Still no marzipan though. Very odd.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-26791014266703553072019-11-23T12:21:15.932+00:002019-11-23T12:21:15.932+00:00Yes, there is, I found it this morning. No cherri...Yes, there is, I found it this morning. No cherries though - I asked. None in Holland and Barrett either.<br />As you say, a very nice shop<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-37295605367855100392019-11-23T12:19:39.386+00:002019-11-23T12:19:39.386+00:00Back from town and yes, we do! No dried cherries ...Back from town and yes, we do! No dried cherries though but I did get some not-terribly-sweetened cranberries which is great!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-71424561603956555352019-11-23T09:51:11.826+00:002019-11-23T09:51:11.826+00:00I only just bought dried cherries and blueberries ...I only just bought dried cherries and blueberries in Sainsbury's, maybe your local stores just need re-stocking. Are you anywhere near the Meadows Shopping Centre? Google tells me there is a Grape Tree outlet there. Be warned, it is a very tempting shop, on the pricey side but so good ...Annabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295183929417559687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-76531659460862958302019-11-23T08:53:47.277+00:002019-11-23T08:53:47.277+00:00They definitely sell it in Tesco and Sainsburys be...They definitely sell it in Tesco and Sainsburys because I've bought it in previous years. Good luck with finding some when you're out.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-57422124684742344602019-11-23T08:38:47.481+00:002019-11-23T08:38:47.481+00:00Only once!! That says it all - I will definitely ...Only once!! That says it all - I will definitely keep looking. I've bought the icing, after all! :-)<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-86442075755678049622019-11-23T08:38:09.486+00:002019-11-23T08:38:09.486+00:00That could be why, of course. I will keep looking...That could be why, of course. I will keep looking, thanks.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-52724745831934685242019-11-23T08:37:41.616+00:002019-11-23T08:37:41.616+00:00The name doesn't ring any bells but I will loo...The name doesn't ring any bells but I will look in town this moprning. There must be some about, somewhere. Maybe it's a bit early?<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-2540357515478786302019-11-23T08:36:48.916+00:002019-11-23T08:36:48.916+00:00I'd have thought so too, I was really surprise...I'd have thought so too, I was really surprised. I have time so I'#ll keep looking. Maybe they have some in town.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-22526178360685283742019-11-23T08:36:05.076+00:002019-11-23T08:36:05.076+00:00Strange about the lack of marzipan, I made my own ...Strange about the lack of marzipan, I made my own once and only once!<br />Very wet, no boot sales - I shall have to make do with charity shops instead!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-46395872505130941352019-11-23T08:29:30.662+00:002019-11-23T08:29:30.662+00:00Yes I have made my own marzipan and it is not diff...Yes I have made my own marzipan and it is not difficult but ready made is much easier. Of course at this time of year it is hot demand.Diane Eppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227325305615990424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-51702813466808381532019-11-23T08:17:48.717+00:002019-11-23T08:17:48.717+00:00I've bought ready made marzipan from both Aldi...I've bought ready made marzipan from both Aldi and Morrisons so maybe the branches you visited had sold out. Do you have a shop called 'Grape Tree' where you live? They have an excellent choice of dried fruits and are very reasonable as well xHazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289173285902455157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-77790440806848041252019-11-23T08:01:25.954+00:002019-11-23T08:01:25.954+00:00Morning Joy. I would have thought it would be fai...Morning Joy. I would have thought it would be fairly easy to buy marzipan at this time of year….obviously not! I've never made it, husband doesn't like it so not much point. Hope you get everything you need today, have a lovely day in town xxSoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.com