Victoria Sponge and Lamb Burgers!

Bit of a random entry here, but there we go!! Have got a day off work today to look after the kids but the weather is terrible again so we are stuck at home this afternoon. We have just made a Victoria sponge to kill the boredom and it reminded me to post something about Victoria Sponges! I am not a big fan of baking (I've never had a sweet tooth luckily) but the first time I attempted a proper cake was after much nagging from my two little girls to make a cake for their Daddy on his birthday. I dug out Delia and ploughed on but unfortunately there was great disappointment. It just didn't work.
I was fairly traumatized by my ability to mess up a Delia recipe (only once before done with a homemade chili with chunks of beef in?) but was relieved the next day at work when my friend Lolly Finnear agreed with me and advised if ever attempting a Victoria Sponge again, reach for the Nigella "How to Eat".
I've never looked back - Nigella's is perfect - just off for a slice in a minute!

Lamb Burgers
Just a quick comment on ready-made lamb burgers. I normally make my own, but when pushed, it is handy to pick some up ready made. I have discovered Tesco's Finest lamb burgers (not cheap - I think they might be around £3.88 for 2??) but they are completely scrumptious! They are big, juicy, tasty and really a meal on their own with a bun and a bit of salad. Thoroughly recommended and the kids love them.
Being clever (or so I thought!) last time I was in Asda I noticed they had lamb burgers (Extra Special) at 2 packets of 2 for £5. Bargain - much cheaper than Tesco but sadly they were disappointing - my daughter thought too sweet (we checked - they had red current jelly in), a bit dry and a bit rubbery. Won't be buying them again! Never mind!

The cake is calling...