Time slip

Somehow I convinced myself that today was Friday.

I was looking forward to the weekend and now I’ve got three more days of work.  Three whole days.

My disappointment is almost tangible.  It’s like the Star Wars prequels all over again.

Blackberry Cheese Squares

2 cups plain flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
10 oz. pureed blackberries

• Sift flour with baking powder, salt and brown sugar.
• Cut the butter and cheese into the dry ingredients until mixture is crumbly.
• Set aside 3/4 cup of the cheese crumbs and pat the remaining mixture into an 8 inch square baking pan.
• Spread blackberry puree evenly over the cheese mixture in the pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese crumbs.
• Bake at Gas Mark 6 in an oven for 25 minutes or until golden.
• Cool and cut into squares.