My children are better at baking than me. Although I persevere with the whole cake making thing, the fact is I’m just not a natural. I’ve made carrot and ginger cake, forgetting to add the carrot and ginger, I’ve had a cake literally explode in the oven and used jelly instead of gelatine in a … Continue reading
When William was 4 months old I started exercising a little and managed to lose a little weight, people commented and gave me compliments, it felt nice and was good for my confidence. However, after a good start I gave up on the exercise and started baking biscuits, cakes and pies, I was continuously snacking … Continue reading
So now I’ve mastered a banana and coconut loaf and some Easter gifts I thought I’d take things to the next level and today I baked a Fruit Cake (using Auntie Shirley’s recipe), some Easter Biscuits (using Netmums recipe) and Jez’s favourite, some Millionnaire’s Shortbread (using the recipe off the Carnation tin) – no photo … Continue reading
Hey, check this out, craft and cooking today, I’m really getting into this whole Virtuous Woman thing. With the help of Lacie and Charlotte, we managed to make some beautiful little egg baskets from old cherry tomato cases a bit of tissue paper and some chocolate mini eggs (not the lovely, moorish, delicious ones….a cheaper … Continue reading
Those of you who know me will also know my dislike of doing craftwork and my poor cookery results in basic home economics. For me, craft is way too messy and takes far too long, all the effort that goes into making a greeting card when you can buy one for under a pound, is … Continue reading
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