The “to do” list

Here's my cunning plan aka “to do” list :

Print out all the recipes and keep them in order.

Go through each recipe and make a shopping list checking pantry and store cupboard as I go – there will be two lists – a “buy now” list and by that I mean non-perishable ingredients and staples and the other - 2/3 days before the treats are due for delivery - for the fresh and perishable ingredients, ready to begin cooking.

I know the date of my friend's birthday, what I'm not sure of is when she'd like her treats delivered – top of the “to do” list is ask for a delivery date!

“Cook ahead” stuff. I can make the dessert and the pastry now – by “now” I mean two weeks ahead and into the freezer. Note to self – it's all very well cooking and freezing ahead – you have to remember to take it out of the freezer in time. This is where a daily planner comes into its own.

The birthday falls on a Wednesday and I now have a delivery date – Tuesday after lunch (the day before her birthday). The previous Friday is when the daily planner begins and it's up next.