both xxx
Emptybox
glad you enjoyed the stew. 
Did you see the blood moon? I got up a couple of times to look, but the clouds didnt' move till 6.45, so all I saw by then was an ordinary full moon. 
I only saw half of Vera as daughter wanted to watch Les Mis, but will try and catch up. Vera is a good series.
Hicky
Barley Malt bread sounds interesting. Hope it is not too awkward to make a loaf from it.
I agree DOI scoring is very odd.
Good idea to stock up the freezer, can't have you go low on supplies, that would not be good.
I watched Cold Feet tonight, enjoyed it.
I am missing OH tonight, as are the rest of the family, especially at dinner time when we usually sit round the table together. It took him over 2 and half hours to get there this morning, awful traffic, as if it is not rush hour, it is only hour and half.
Friend came for coffee and brekkie this morning. I gave her fave cheese and tomato on toast, then she fancied some advocado and toast after too. (she loves her food).
Met son for lunch in cafe though, he had pannini and I just had a latte, have to get rid of christmas flab. 
I found some vegetarian haggis in asda, so bought that for tea one night.
Goodnight both xxx