My 2013 baking list
I wrote this post in drafts at the start of the year and, typically, just as I get round to posting it, my oven breaks! We turned it on to preheat a few days ago but after a couple of minutes there was a flash of light, a loud pop and then nothing. It may...
Join me for #StorkBaking
Have you been busy baking ready for Christmas or are you still looking for some recipe inspiration? Either way, you should definitely join me over on twitter at 1pm tomorrow (Wednesday 19th Dec) as I will be hosting a twitter chat along with Tots100 and Stork. We are really looking forward to hearing all...
White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies for The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap
This year I was really excited to take part in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. I read about it last year after sign ups had closed so this year I didn’t want to miss out and I signed up straight away to take part. The idea is that food bloggers from all over the...
Festive chocolate log
For the past few Wednesdays, I have been joining in with #BoothsCheers over on twitter. Each week they send out bottles of wine and beer that they have on offer for their 12 Deals of Christmas to bloggers, who try them and then suggest recipes they think would go well with. I’m certainly no wine...
Chorizo and broad bean risotto and a chance to win in The Gourmet Garden Blog Off / Cook Off
Could you be UK & Ireland’s best Blogger-come-Chef? Well, if you think you could, then you’ll want to enter yourself into this fab competition from Gourmet Garden. When you sign up to enter, Gourmet Garden will send a selection of the products for you to use in your everyday cooking. Share your yummy recipes on your...
Animal cupcakes
Last month I had an exciting and different cupcake order. I’ve probably said before, I’m not keen on doing the same designs over and over! There’s a part of me that likes the fact that it is easy to make something you’ve done before, but it slightly takes the creative aspect out of it. I’m...
Christmas Crafting
I know, it’s only mid November and it’s too early to be talking about Christmas, but when you like to make stuff then you do need to start in good time. Every year I have grand plans to make things but always leave it too late. I’ve started earlier than usual this year but I...
Crochet hats
Life has been so busy recently that my crafting mojo seemed to head off on a holiday and, apart from some cakes, I’ve done hardly anything creative for a while. This always makes me twitchy as I’m at my best when scattering yarn and fabric round the house and creating a crafty mess! When the...
Mission:Explore Food
Every so often I get a book to review that is totally up my street, and Mission:Explore Food is that book! Not only did I get excited about it, but when I showed it to the children they loved it too – and that’s especially good as it is aimed at them. The hardback book,...
Roasted butternut squash soup
At this time of year there is always a butternut squash in my shopping basket. It’s one of my favourite vegetables as it is not only tasty, but is so versatile. We love it roasted alongside other vegetables, added to mashed potatoes, even baked in cakes, but one of our favourite dishes is butternut squash soup....
Stilton, walnut and pancetta bread
You may have noticed from my previous recipes that stilton, walnut and pancetta are some of my favourite ingredients. So when I had all three in the house at once, I knew they would have to feature together and what better than to throw some bread into the mix? This loaf is especially delicious freshly...
Make and Craft Blog Tour – and a giveaway too!
Hello and welcome to day 8 of the Make & Craft Blog Tour! I’m delighted to take up the baton today in this exciting magazine launch blog tour, to tell you a bit more about the magazine and give away a lovely book too! For those of you visiting my blog for the first time...
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