First thing I saw this morning upon waking at 7am. Opened my bedroom curtains and there it was. “Oh ****, there’s a cow in the garden!” In fact there were three.
[Continue reading...]Lemon & Courgette Cupcakes
September 8, 2011 13 Comments
Back to school. Three harmless words. Together, however, their alliance packs quite a punch. I know the holidays can be hard for some. Working mothers have to fund potentially expensive childcare or face being penalised for their absence. SAHMs with small children are faced with endless hours of organised play which can be exhausting as well [...]
[Continue reading...]Chocolate and Strawberry Layer Cake
July 18, 2011 20 Comments
Summer Tea Parties Summer’s here. Don’t tell the English weather though. As soon as it hears the rain will come. It’s like “hello July, hello torrential rain.” So let’s talk hush hush. I’ve got some great ideas for a summer’s day afternoon tea party. It’s the high-class picnic and all the better for it.
[Continue reading...]Banana Cupcakes and Peanut Butter Icing
June 21, 2011 8 Comments
Communicating and Negotiating via Facebook My daughter has 691 friends on Facebook. I’m not sure that’s even a lot in the world of teenage social networking. One of her friends has 728. Thanks to mobile uploading she also has 1593 photos. Between Facebook chatting with a small proportion of those friends, managing her photos, studying for [...]
[Continue reading...]Watermelon Frozen Yoghurt Popsicle
June 12, 2011 25 Comments
MAD AWARDS 2011 The MAD Awards 2011 announced their nominees last month and, like last year, I was lucky enough to be included. The awards have grown slightly in size and prominence and now include a Best MAD Food Blog. That’s the category you will find me in along with Maison Cupcake, Cooking Cakes and [...]
[Continue reading...]Blueberry and Polenta Muffins
June 8, 2011 4 Comments
You know it’s summer, when you look outside and see the vibrant colours bursting forth in the surrounding landscapes. These are some of the flowers I see in my own garden. Come and have a peek.
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