Dizzy Lizzy is my other name as I still have not learnt to manage my time efficiently as my head's often in the clouds when I do the things I really enjoy doing, and before I know it, supper time's looming AND hubby who is a type 1 diabetic needs to eat; regular meal times being vitally important for someone who is on insulin!
But, I've learnt to throw together a meal in no time and by that I don't mean opening a couple of cans, no!
It really is possible to prepare delicious meals from scratch with just a couple of pantry staples and fresh ingredients at the speed of lightning!
So I think you've noticed by now that I post many many food photographs and that is all because of Steemit!
Hubby never tucks into anything before asking if I've taken my photos yet!
So on this occasion dinner had to be served in just over an hour; I was going to make a delicious herb stuffing for a slow roast chicken but of course had to resort to drastic measures as time once again ran away with me!
I quickly spatchcocked the chicken, lathered it in lemon juice and herbs with a rustic garlic seasoning, tucked lemon pieces under the wings and drumsticks and popped it into a very hot fan oven.
It was a tad charred on the outside, which we enjoy by the way, but still juicy inside.
Next on the scene were the potatoes - washed & sliced, covered in a mixture of melted butter and white onion soup powder and popped into the oven alongside the chicken.
Served with steamed garden veggies this was a more than satisfying meal!
Mom Lily at the age of 88 still is the Sergeant Major around our home, in charge of filling the cookie jars even though she hardly touches the cookies!
Healthy crunchy Peanut Butter & Oat Cookies are her favourites although I have to do the mixing nowadays as Mom's balance really is deteriorating - she's living with a large benign brain tumour called an Acoustic Neuroma which affects her balance and hearing.
This photo was taken last year when she could still do the mixing and making.
She now supervises, so still feels like she's baking!
My batch of crunchy Peanut Butter Oat cookies made under the steely eyes of Mom Lily!
I know Acoustic anything sounds like I'm talking about music, and what hit us about two weeks ago here at Lily's Cottage?
None other than one of our country's most explosive drummers and his new dirt rock cover band Speed Wagon.
We offered them a small sponsorship in the form of accommodation when they came to do a gig here in Durban.
Needless to say I was a tad worried that they'd make some noise here in our tranquil little haven, but it was an absolute pleasure hosting them; they were utter gentlemen!
Our tranquil and amazingly green valley basking in the hot sun today.
The monkeys were out to play and teased us today again as they got stuck into the Papayas which we don't mind as there's plenty for all of us, but they've discovered the Peas and Cherry Tomatoes as well, so we really have to get that monkey-proofing done soon!
Thinking about it, Speed Wagon is quite an apt name to be included in this post as it's all about speedy meals this Friday.
Something you can all throw together with the leftover turkey or chicken is a delicious Turkey or Chicken Pie, even just a Veggie Pie for that matter!
Simply add shallots and whatever veggies you have to your leftovers - I usually add Mushrooms or Asparagus, add a runny pie topping, absolutely yum!
So that's my offering tonight for this week's Food Fight Friday overseen by our judges Mr RockballInSpaceInConciousness @idig, Mr Splatz Linetrash @jlsplatts and dear Mr @dandays, who also is a hot-shot Champion Fighter if you didn't know that already; hope you've all enjoyed the speedy meals!
A massive thank you goes out to @appreciator who has ignited our weekly #fff with a generous sponsorship, much appreciated by all our contenders I'm sure!
I hope you've all having a Friendly Food Fight Family Friday Night,
No boxing gloves tonight hey, just a friendly banter?
Enjoy the celebrations my friends!
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