Replicated Biscuits

Today I tried out my new biscuit cutter, I have wanted a Star Trek biscuit cutter for a while now and came across one on EBay the other day, it was a cheap price so I had to have it!!

I didn't take a picture if the cutter but I'm sure from the picture of the biscuits you can tell what it is like.

I only did three red and blue ones because the icing i had was pre-made and very thick so I just decided to make my own icing with the yellow back ground.

I made the biscuits from a basic biscuit dough but instead of using vanilla essence I thought I would try almond essence. I put quite a lot of almond essence in the dough mix but I didn't think I could tell the difference from a biscuit made with vanilla. Maybe I will try one dough with almond and another with vanilla next time to see if I can taste the difference. I also put a little almond essence in the icing just for good measure. Because the cutter was small I made around 60 biscuits in total. I took them to work and my colleagues really liked them. My arms were killing by the time I'd finished baking so I don't think I'll be making any more for a couple of weeks.

Sorry for the boring post but I just had to share.

I swear my whole life doesn't revolve around Star Trek. Although I wish I lived on the Enterprise or Deep Space Nine very often.

<3 <3 <3

Star Trek Exhibition Blackpool

Today I made a trip to Blackpool to visit the Star Trek Exhibition. The last time I went to Blackpool was about 7 or so years ago, maybe even longer, for a football match. This time I was geeking out to the Star Trek Exhibition and it did not disappoint. 

I wish I had taken a picture of the entrance as it was a brilliant sight seeing it walking down the promenade. 

Here is a picture of the first thing you see when you walk into the exhibition.

Where it began... The Original Series.

Costume section. There were may costumes on display, too many to take photos of so I chose these few to share. 

This is the costume Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard) wore in Star Trek: Insurrection.

The uniform of Gates McFadden (Dr Crusher)

 Klingon Uniform

If you were to find yourself working in Quarks you'd be wearing this uniform.

 Commander Riker: "Fate protects fools, little children and ships names Enterprise" S2 E37

Shuttle craft. Can you make out any of the autographs?

Last but not least, here I am in the captains chair.

When we arrived at the exhibition the gentleman on the desk told us no all of the props had been delivered in time for the opening date. When I booked tickets a couple of dates had been cancelled due to this fact. We were offered another trip for free when all the props have been delivered. So in a couple of weeks we will be going back for more Star Trek fun :D 

Hello!

My name is Nicola, I am 24 years of age and like in Yorkshire, England. I'm starting this blog as I a kind of memory box, I don't know about you but I find myself doing activities  taking trips etc and forgetting to make any memories from them. Although I always take pictures it's nice to write things down and have them all in one place. 

So here I am. 

If you like random crap I advise you read this blog. Expect Star Trek related posts, travel, history, makeup, TV shows, football you name it. <3