I've been busy concocting recipes and trying them out ready for my (and Baya's) birthday! I have a passion for peanut butter - until 1 year ago I couldn't stand the stuff. Serioulsy, the smell of it made me gag.…
Category: FOOD
Happy Birthday Polly!!! Although you turning 30 means it will be my turn in 5 years time, eek! I’ve known Polly for over 24 years now, although she started off as ‘Auntie Elizabeth’ (**am I allowed to say that??!!**) to…
I thought I'd kick off my birthday month with a recipe for some scrummy cookies - perfect for any party!! 225g/8oz butter 240g/12oz sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk 425g/15oz self-raising flour 100g chocolate…
Today's DIY is for some delicious cupcakes. Pink and heart-shaped make them a perfect Valentine's treat. They'd be great to take to work or for a get together with friends. 40g ground almonds 1/2 tsp baking powder 110g self-raising…
A quick, easy and money saving DIY for you today. Valentine chocolates can cost way more to buy. So instead of spending extra I make my own - plus it means you can customise them to excatly what you…
With a friend calling in for tea, cake & a good natter the other day, I threw together a quick cake before she arrived. Lemon cake is one of my favourites - quick and easy, and always delicious. I had…
Yesterday we made these Stained Glass Cookies to hang on our tree - they make a great alternative to shop bought chocolate tree decorations. The girls love helping me bake (although I think they like licking the bowl at the…
Saturday again! We were supposed to be having family come visit for the weekend, but because of all the snow they can't make it :( We're off to a Christmas market today, girls are going to pay Santa a visit…
2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 medium carrot, finely grated 1 courgette (zucchini) finely grated 1/4 cup oil 1 1/4 cup milk Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, the and wet…