Vanilla Eclairs

Ok, so it's pretty clear these are not beautiful (largely due to the fact that I am an inexperienced ninny with a piping bag); but they were darn sure yummy!   I did the coffee version and seemed to have some of the similar problems a lot of you had- the eclairs deflated and, on top of that- my pastry cream became too thin when I added the suggested coffee flavorings!  Even after an overnight in the frig.  So I need to figure that one out- suggestions most certainly welcomed.....
Also, I did a simplified version of the short ribs in port in my precious little Moroccan tagine, newly purchased.   What a scrumptious dish; my dinner guests & DH loved it!  I modified using a recipe provided with the tagine.    Cheers to all my FFWD friends!

FFWD

Wow, I just realized next week is the vanilla eclairs- we are moving into divine territory! How will I hold to my Lenten discipline to give up desserts? Guess I could make them & give them to the neighbors- yuk yuk....NOT.

FFWD

So, I made 3 of the FFWD recipes in one fell swoop, as I was a bit behind.   I did the scallops with orange sauce, quinoa fruit salad & crumbly broccoli all in one meal.  I had made the quinoa dish ahead- 1st time I have ever cooked with this grain- it made a nice dish, especially with the nuts, fruit, herbs & sauce.
The broccoli was tasty, although I noted that I would probably decrease the crumbs next time.  And the scallops were superb, quite a splurge for an entree!  My husband actually cooked them- I tend to be timid with seafood and/or fish- he did a great job & I enjoyed him helping me!
A very nice meal for a Friday evening, indeed.