Hi LouBick

Hey I am impressed....made your own with olive oil and flour! That sounds a way healthier option than suet! Were they nice? Do you have the recipe? Where abouts in spain are you?

Anna x

Hi Loubick

I can get Suet in one of the shops here in Alhaurin...can't remember which one!!! ERMMM Think it is a shop called Freezermor - are you near Alhaurin? Or if it helps I am going to Gib either next weekend or this weekend I could get some and send it to you. I got some of the Veg Suet when I was there the other week to make some dumplings,,,,,yummy! Not something I have very often but sometimes that comfort is needed.

Let me know if I can help with the suet thing!

Annax

OK I promise not to go to Gib....hold on that would be a lie! I promise not to buy a pud!! Just the booze!! I am going to have a go and make my own. Hopefully it won't turn out covered in mould or summat similar. Must be in a festive mood! I have just been into the butchers in Alhaurin and ordered my meat for Christmas. Bit weird when the weather is still so hot....my friend who is over is lying by the pool.

I love it here in Spain but I do miss the cold weather at Christmas and all the buzz of UK that goes with the time of year......and the diversity of food shopping too.

Where are you in Spain? Thanks again!
Anna xxxx

Hola!

Sorry to mention Christmas already but.....

Wonder if anyone can give me a wee bit of advice! I am going to attempt to make my own pudding this year. .....and the thought bloomin' terrifies me! I have bought a plastic pudding bowl with a lid, which I assume I just put the lid on and steam. Now, the question's are......do I take the lid off after it has steamed to let it cool and then do I just put the lid back on when it's cooled to store it? And the most important thing is......when in the dickens should I make it? Oh dear wish there was Tescos in Spain. Think a trip to Gib might be in order....LOL!!
Thanks!
Anna x

Just read all the previous posts and have printed off all the directions to the various shops.....I know I don't know any of you girls but I was saddened to hear Sue about your loss. I hope you are ok....Anna

Hi, I have not long moved down here to the CDS and live in Fuengirola, lovin' it!! Need some help I work in Puerto Banus...does anyone know where the butchers is in Calahonda? Need to get a huge rib of beef for an ATW and I'm finding it hard to get the right cut.....I believe it's costilla de la carne de vacca in Spanish. My plans for Xmas dinner may have to change

Hi, I have just been searching the site for Gioconda's recipe for her flapjuacks that she made earlier in the week, can't remember wot day it was but I can't find them anywhere. I have searched by chef, series and recipe!!! Can anyone help!! I wasn't quick enough to write it down.

Thanx