Vlogmas 2023| Day 22

Bakewell Trifle Recipe
Ingredients
25g (1oz) self-raising flour
1tsp baking powder
85g (3oz) ground almonds
A pinch of salt
110g (4oz) butter, softened
110g (4oz) caster sugar
A few drops of almond extract (optional)
2 eggs, beaten
1-2tbsp milk
For the custard
250ml (9fl oz) milk
250ml (9fl oz) double cream
50g (1¾oz) ground almonds (optional)
1 vanilla pod, split
A few drops of almond extract
5 egg yolks
75g (2¾oz) caster sugar
2tsp cornflour
To assemble
2tbsp raspberry jam
100g (3½oz) amaretti biscuits
100ml (3½fl oz) Oloroso sherry or almond liqueur
200g (7oz) raspberries
500g (1lb 2oz) double cream
30g (1oz) flaked almonds, toasted
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 and line a 20cm round cake tin with baking parchment.
Mix the flour and baking powder with the ground almonds and salt. Cream the butter and sugar with the almond extract, if using, until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs and flour mixture with enough milk to make a dropping consistency.
Scrape into the tin and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and springy but firm to the touch. Leave for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
To make the custard, put the milk, cream and ground almonds, if using, into a pan with the vanilla pod and almond extract. Bring to just below boiling, then remove from the heat. Put the yolks, sugar and cornflour into a bowl. Whisk until very pale and the consistency of stiff foam.
Remove the vanilla pod, then pour the milk onto the egg mixture, whisking until combined. Pour back into the pan. Cook, stirring, until the custard thickens. Whisk until smooth, then transfer to a jug. Cover with oiled clingfilm. Cool, then chill in the fridge.
Cut the cake in half horizontally and sandwich with the jam. Cut into chunks and arrange over the base of a trifle bowl. Top with the amaretti, then pour the sherry over.
Add the raspberries in a single layer, then pour the custard over. Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks, then smooth it over the custard. Sprinkle with the almonds and chill for at least an hour before serving
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[@theresawagner2642]

I do so hope Martin will heal quickly. Burns are horrible. My husband got steam burns on his chest due to a boiler accident. He has been a plumber all his working days. He had to have skin grafts with skin taken from one of his legs. This was a long time healing. Thank God no infection happened. I do hope your Christmas gets better and you can have a nice family Christmas. Take care and feel better. Love and hugs.🥰❤🙏🙏🙏

[@helenwood6166]

Hi,can’t tell you what a joy it was seeing that big smile on your face when you finished work,you looked so pretty I hope we get to see a lot more of your lovely smile as it cheers up our day

[@OriginalAfrocentricDesignbyLis]

Sorry about the gift wrapping stress. I love gift wrapping. I used to work as a gift wrapper in the customer service department at two different times in my life. I usually make a game out of it. But I am happy you have it done. Happy that you are feeling better. Hope everything goes well with your hip. Love to you and the family. Merry Christmas‼️💋💋 And thanks for all the videos.😊

[@gailh3048]

I’m really going to miss your vlogs when vlogmas ends! Thank you for persevering even when you’re not well. Hope you and your family have a fabulous Christmas 🎄

[@madebykarenmarie]

Oh, poor Martin. Burns are terrible. So glad that you have some time off work to recover, too. (I am the same with the wrapping, btw. I keep buying bits and pieces for the presents, so I can't start wrapping until I'm all done, and then I regret doing it that way.. again..) I hope you feel better soon!

[@joanneblair2087]

Rachel, I think you are an amazing woman. You manage to do so much and are so enthusiastic about your family. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.!

[@EileenR11]

I think your new hair colour is lovely. Sorry that both you and Martin are suffering in different ways. Hope Martin heals quickly and that your condition is quickly resolved. Wishing you all a lovely family weekend. Layla's pressies are beautiful and am looking forward to seeing the finished playboy.

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Poor Martin. I love the toy box can’t wait to see the finish. Bless you I hope you are not in to much pain. Enjoy your family time. 🙏❤️💙💜

[@nimuenorth6295]

Food shopping before holidays can be a nightmare. I think it was almost more relaxed when I worked behind the register. (Depending on the customers, but most of ours were nice.) At least you only have to fill the gaps and not hunt down everything anymore. And then you'll have time with Layla and can see her crawl! I wonder what Peiper will make of that.❤

[@elaine58100]

Aaah you look and sound much happier now you have finished work... My husband when he starts a job I can guarantee it will end up another job on top of the original, because he will have damaged something doing the first job. Men! I find Christmas is just getting more worse and worse each year. My husband went to Tesco this morning and couldn't get off the car park. He ended up leaving the car and getting the bus back home. Then went back later in the afternoon to get the car. There had better not be a car parking ticket, because you only get 3 hours. If there is we will be appealing it. Ridiculous isn't it? Love little Layla's Christmas Eve Box. Hair is looking good :) x

[@lavadajenkins2955]

So glad you're all done with work for a while! The toy box is going to be adorable. My husband has gone through the surgery to repair a torn Labrum and it was a fairly easy recovery. It will be so nice to see Bronte and Layla.

[@alisonlowrie7220]

Gorgeous Christmas Eve box. ❤

[@TheWillowtreeGreen]

I’ve always found Christmas time stressful so get colds and illness more, we have 4 kids so when they were smaller wrapping was a cottage industry in our house and I always get a bad back! They’re all older now so the volume of presents is less but this year I went a bit mad so had to spend a whole afternoon wrapping, my poor old body (I’m 52 😂) did not enjoy it! Hope you feel better and Martin recovers from the burns.

[@TheGardenKitten]

I must say, I LOVE your new hair colour, beautiful!

[@dianehess3706]

Hope you and Martin feel better. Sending you both lots of hugs and love. At least you have some down time to rest after work. The cushion cover looks great! Go Layla! Crawling 😊. See you tomorrow! Your friend Diane ❤

[@sallydingle321]

Good to see you excited and happy for hopefully relaxing times over Christmas Rachel 🙏😁🤗💖😘

[@amierikke6225]

40 something years ago when I was a teen, I worked at a department store as holiday seasonal help and would float to the area that wrapped presents. It was exhausting.

[@maureencullen1008]

The gifts for Leyla are so lovely.Definately change the hinges,fingers can't be replaced.You can buy slow closing hinges so their safer and stoppers so if,when she's older,she climbs in she won't be trapped. Anyway,I am sure you've considered this and Leyla will love her special box for years to come.😘

[@lucythomson4629]

❤

[@dianekelsey8910]

I made the same mistake, regarding the shortest day. Hope you manage to enjoy your family time, despite not feeling well. X

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Go on lass. Smashed it 💪🏼. Enjoy having all the family with you. Can’t wait to see Layla crawling ❤. Hope Martin is ok bless him x

[@sandrachamberlain5760]

Poor Martin, hope he's not too sore by the burns today. Good you got on OK at the Dr's and have a plan. Still wrapping presents myself today, hoping I'll have enough wrapping paper! Good job getting all yours done in time 🎉🎄

[@suek7086]

I have not put up a tree or decorated for the first time since I was married, in 1968. I spent 11 days in the hospital with sepsis and am just getting around. I miss it horribly but what goes up has to be taken down shortly. I am just too overwhelmed this year. My daughter cleaned today before our family party on Saturday then took me grocery shopping. That wasn’t fun. A neighbor came this evening and wrapped for me. I truly appreciate all the help I’ve gotten the past few weeks, my son has done all the physical care. I couldn’t get the car seat ponchos I had planned for the great grands. I’m trying to take it easy on myself.I had a fall on my hip at the end of Sept and it was horrible! A deep bone bruise was the final diagnosis. I was just healed up when this infection cropped up. My granddaughter says I need to get my act together.

[@janicecoulson5388]

When I was a child, we put our tree up on Christmas eve. My Gran had a mistletoe ring. 2 hoola hoops, lashed in a cross. Wrapped in tree branches, mistletoe hung in the middle. We dressed it like a tree. Hung from the meat hook in the ceiling

[@JaqueBampi]

13:36 you are so happy 🎉

[@lianec6135]

Awww poor Martin, when you've done something so many times you just don't expect mishaps. Hopefully his shoes didn't rub the blister, ouch. I think you're seeming more positive for Christmas now you've finished the wrapping and work. It is a great feeling. I finished a few days ago and I am just starting to relax, finally. Busy sewing last minute pressies though lol. I hope the trip to the supermarket wasn't too arduous. ❤

[@jacmary6580]

Hey Rachel, i recommend oil of oregano capsules to help you with your cold, and to avoid getting so many in the future. I've been taking it now for about a year and a half, and it is working wonders. I used to get several colds throughout winter, and so I started taking it when my immune system was compromised to see if it would help as it acts as a natural antibiotic and it works really well for me. 😊 love your hair, it really suits you, but i think the previous colours suited you too 😊 the box is lovely 😍 ps. I saw the picture of Leyla on your Instagram and how gorgeous is she so so cute, and the double of you 😊

[@Sew_Learning]

Totally agree! Oil of Oregano is amazing! Hubby and I take it daily and as a Big C sufferer, it has helped with my tiredness and hubby has not had a cold for ages! It works! Hugs to you and Martin from Down Under 🥰🥰🌹🌺🌼🌸💐🇦🇺😎

[@debbiecarter6430]

Christmas food shop is horrible. I was in M&S at 6:15 this morning so back in bed for a lie in now! 😊

[@Bernietheoc]

👏🏻🌲⭐️ 🎉

[@jackietoombs8982]

I’ve been able to break the shopping down into three/four segments, which makes it more manageable for me. We’re going out for a curry on Christmas Day, so no cooking and there’s just the two of us so no pressure. Love Layla’s Christmas Eve box.

[@jennyturner6399]

Thanks for sharing Rachel, enjoy your time off with the family. I hope Martin’s foot is better soon. 🎄🌈🧶🍓💙

[@loriannpayne4483]

Looking forward to seeing the finished toy box. Love the Christmas Eve box idea!

[@francestrainor4758]

Rachel your hair colour is lovely and makes you blue eyes very blue! Also, the cushion on the toy box, a bit of velcro to hold the envelope opening closed will make it fit snugly I'm sure. It looks fabulous and I can't wait to see how you decorate it. Have a wonderful Christmas 🎉

[@StitchedUp]

It’s weird because I always thought they were grey and they are looking more blue as I’m getting older

[@barbfilion5646]

And you will love every minute of it, thanks Rachel, hope you feel better quick and Martin is doing ok, as a chef and having burns on my foot, it's bad if it chafs. take care. Looking forward to Bronte and Layla. And the dresses she will be wearing. ❤

[@Sew_Learning]

Totally agree! Oil of Oregano is amazing! Hubby and I take it daily and as a Big C sufferer, it has helped with my tiredness and hubby has not had a cold for ages! It works! Hugs to you and Martin from Down Under 🥰🥰🌹🌺🌼🌸💐🇦🇺😎

[@sewonsister]

I just read that cherry red is the new "it" color in fashion. Thanks for the trifle recipe.

[@Peg06]

Everything you've done is amazing! You and Martin have so many skills. Layla crawling! So exciting! I wonder if Tom knows about us... 😄 but Bronte chose him so I'm certain he is lovely and will accept The Eccentric Sewing People in your life!!!

[@user-cx6cp3bw8x]

Glad you're feeling better & that you accomplished so much today.

[@erlinemountney8643]

Hi from California.....so sorry your not feeling good:( Get better soon!! I just got home from getting all the items for my Family Christmas Dinner....(drinks lots of water) What was in your beautiful tea/coffee cup? Looked good:) Merry Merry Christmas!

[@rennells]

Feel better. I think that the amount of colds you have had is stress. Take care. Be well as you can. We love you

[@sarahmay3307]

Do you have a local animal charity (RSPCA or dogs trust or a little local one) that might want the towels? That’s what I have done - although I do still have lots of towels for my dog!

[@joyjackman6017]

Hope you manage to get a good night's sleep and your excitement doesn't keep you awake!! Have a lovely day with Layla, Bronte and Tom. 🐾🐾

[@karenlowes7802]

Poor Martin. There's nothing worse than burning yourself with hot syrup. Toybox is amazing.❤

[@jamilehbaadarani4740]

Beautiful mug ,poor Martin ,these things just happen

[@user-zx6lf1fz1s]

🐯

[@crystalemens572]

I am in the same boat I have to wrap presents too. Did you ever go to the grocery store?

[@StitchedUp]

Nope didn’t get time!

[@brendacassidy6361]

Yep l had to go food shopping to supervise the husband this evening or heaven knows what he would have pitched up with 😂💜

[@quiltygal6981]

Don't hate me but I just wrapped our Xmas presents, all 4 of them plus 2 plants, not wrapping them at all, just a bow 😂😂 it helps that we don't buy for adults ( except for your own adult children) 18 is the cut off and my last Great neice/ Nephews ( yes Great!) Turned 19 this year. So it's just Mother in Law, Daughter and husband and the Dog, who actually has 2 😂😂 how exciting a crawling Layla in time for Christmas 😅 that's going to be interesting!

[@ladylouise1969]

have you been tested for Covid?? We've been sick with it since the week after Thanksgiving-coughing sneezing, headaches, congestion...etc....Take care of yourself!!

[@StitchedUp]

We don’t test anymore in the uk

[@janechadwick2635]

As someone of high risk and with many friends with even higher risks - transplants, immune compromised, etc - i certainly do test in the UK, as do all my friends. And i have tested positive this week. All my symptoms mirror yours. I already have long covid from a much milder infection last year, and lung damage from that same infection. Covid can be high risk to infants so i really think you should just check before visiting your grandaughter. I trully hope it isn't. And of course i hope for your speedy recovery