Sim: My batch only cost $53 this time because I got a %10 discount... and next order I will probably get %15 off... to a maximum of %20 I think... it's going to be delivered tomorrow... can't wait. Don't worry if you are having detox gas symptoms... it does eventually settle down.

Smoke's getting worse here! What's the latest on the fires... i need to catch some kind of news report... or visit the CFA site I think...

Mel: You inspired me recently with talk of bread and butter pudding.... had some sweet bread that i had made in the breadmaker left over (stale) but the flavour was still yum so turned it into pudding... it's still 'setting' in the 'fridge... I'll bake it tonight when it's cooler... meant to let the bread absorb the milk and cream overnight anyhow for best results... also i added a little bit of coconut milk that I had left over... bit of an experiment... but i like to sprinkle a bit of desicated coconut ontop anyway so this should just enhance that component of the overall flavour... I usually use Seville orange marmalade... used raspberry jam in this one... wish i had a blow torch to caramalise the top like the chef did where I worked... but i guess i could stick it under the grill if it doesn't brown nicely on top... dontcha just love that sweet sugary crust that forms on top? i also sprinkle on a bit of extra sugar ontop... LOL so much for me saying I've got my sugar cravings under control! ROFL