Preparation in advance

[Barmaid]

Got a lunch party tomorrow that I had completely forgotten about!! (Doh!). We've got loads to do so I was trying to do as much in advance.

I am cooking this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/...stickytoffeepud_67654 - never make sticky toffee pud before.

Do you think it will be OK cooked and then reheated tomorrow when i need them?

I am also making creme anglaise, do you think that will reheat OK?

[Sqad]

From the expert....mrs sqad (bloody excellent cook)

Sticky toffee..........one COULD, but one shouldn't.
Creme Anglaise......one could if one liked "scrambled eggs"

Dont shoot the messenger.

[Sqad]

Another message......even IF one tried to reheat, then you would need to leave your guests...............do something simple and be with your guests (mrs sqad says)

[Barmaid]

Thank you to Mrs Sqad! One won't then. Drat - that means i have to get up at stupid o clock!!!!

[follyfancier]

make something that you serve cold like a cheesecake or mississippi mud pie

[Sqad]

No.! no! No ....do something easy.........e.g Exotic fruit salad, marinated in a liqueur e.g Cointreau and then serve next day with ice cream.

[Barmaid]

That means going to the supermarket Sqad! I'm knocking up a chocolate chestnut vacherin instead.

[Barmaid]

I might also do a cheesecake FF - I can get what I need for that from the local shop!!!

[Sqad]

Another message......cheesecake and vacherin.......both good ideas.

[ethandron]

i would have to disagree with mrs sqad. both sticky toffee pud and creme anglaise reheat very well. too late now though barmaid, bet you've made your alternatives.

[bimbo123456]

Have you got a microwave? I make the toffee sauce on the hob. Microwave the sponge for about 3 mins (add an extra couple of tabs of milk to usual mixture. Turn out onto a plate. Pour the sauce into the bowl then carefully put the sponge back in...sorted. Hope you have a successful lunch. I sounds like you are really looking after your guests.