Cooking Round #2

If you read this post then you would know that my favourite gift to give a new parent is a home cooked meal. For years I've enjoyed giving gifts where by adding my time I can increase the value of the gift, and this is no exception.

Last week was time again to cook a big feast. My friend Kirsten was finally able to bring home her new little bub and with no family close by a home cooked meal (and the welcome night off it provides) seemed perfect.

I cooked all day long for this one. Making up a bunch of toddler friendly snacks for her eldest, Ethan (he's the same age as Brian). I must admit it was just the push I needed to bake a whole heap of treats for Brian too. Kirsten is one of those Mummy's that bakes little scrolls, muffins and all kinds of yummy treats for her son. So I knew that giving her some of mine would ease the pressure so much more.

I delivered bacon, pineapple and cheese scrolls, cheese and Vegemite scrolls, apricot and sultana biscuits and chocolate freckles (as I know Ethan loves these). The dinner was chicken and ricotta cannelloni (yes I made this one last time) with a bean salad as the side dish.

This was my first attempt at making scrolls, but since I've been spending a secret fortune at the local bakery buying cheese and Vegemite scrolls for Brian, I just had to give it a go. I made mini versions and froze all of our snacks, so hungry Mummy's and/or Daddy's can't snack on them instead!

Kirsten and I were able to enjoy a nice chat after I dropped off the meal. Usually I just like to make it a drop and run so there is no need to worry about a clean house, etc. But I must admit that it was really nice to chat as I rarely get the chance when we meet on other outings. I'm usually too busy tending to Brian.