Angela

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• Creating a Lawn Border for My Strawberry Bed - Review of EcoBorder

  

  We are now well into March and with the improved weather sees the start of tackling jobs in the garden. Having had a lot of success two years ago from creating... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Create Your Own Annual Garden Seed Sowing Planner

  

  At the beginning of March each year I collect my seed tins from the garage in preparation for reviewing the contents and planning my seed sowing for the year... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sew a Little Secret - Sewing Project Review

  

  I have really enjoyed finding my sewing mojo, though I am not confident in coming up with design and inspiration ideas for my own sewing projects. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sticky Ginger Cake Recipe

  

  This recipe for Sticky Ginger Cake was easy to follow and most successful. I have received a request for the last few years to bake a Ginger Cake for my... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Heart Shaped Stained Glass Biscuit Recipe

  

  A home baked Valentine's Day biscuit to share with family, friends or a loved one. This heart shaped biscuit recipe is easy to make and children will love addin... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Completed Cross-Stitch Project - 18 Years in the Making!

  

  Some 18 years ago I bought myself a cross-stitch kit to make spectacle case, and this week after all this time I finally completed it. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• National Nest Box Week 14 to 21 February - Join in with the Nest Box Challenge

  

  There is nothing quite like watching a pair of birds flying in and out of a nest box, busily gathering materials to build a nest to lay their eggs then raise... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Results of My Big Garden Bird Watch

  

  At just after 9 o'clock on Saturday morning I settled down with my cup of tea and my mobile phone. All ready to start my hour of recording the birds that... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend 24th 25th January, I Will Be Joining In!

  

  It is the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend here in the UK, I will be joining in and it is not too late to still participate. Last year I spotted a Buzzard,... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• List of Bakes Continues for Another Year

  

  Do you remember my list of bakes I planned in 2014. Whilst I did not manage to work my way through all recipes on the list I did successfully bake some of... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My 2015 Reading Challenge

  It can be tricky finding the time to do everything I enjoy, there are so many things that interest me.Sewing BakingFamily history... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fancy Pants Cheesecake Recipe

  

  ? Do not be confused by the name of this cheesecake, put simply is a Banana and Chocolate Cheesecake. I like 'No bake' cheesecakes they are so easy to make, onc... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Visit to Historic York Including Bettys Tearoom and Fairfax House

  

  My recent visit to Yorkshire, also included a stay in historic York, I have visited York previously. I was only 12 years old at the time on a school trip. Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Frosty Cranberry Biscuits Recipe

  

  This recipe for Christmas Frosted Cranberry Biscuits was inspired by the Easter Biscuits I made a few years ago. For Christmas though I have included... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Fudge with Cranberries Recipe

  

  Here is an easy recipe for Christmas Fudge. But what is it that makes this fudge Christmassy? I have replaced some of the caster sugar with some flavoured... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Make a Christmas Table Decoration Using a Cake Stand and Baubles, Creating a...

  

  Whilst decorating my Christmas tree this week and glancing at an empty cake stand on the kitchen dresser, I had a moment of inspiration. Create a Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Russell Hobbs Aura 6-in-1 Hand Blender and a Nutella Cheesecake – Review and...

  

  I was so delighted to receive the Russell Hobbs Aura 6 in 1 Hand Blender to review and to use to bake a Nutella Cheesecake recipe. They are such a well known an... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire a National Trust Day Out

  

  National Trust property Hanbury Hall is located just off the M5 motorway, on the outskirt of Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire. It was something of a convenient... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review - Afternoon Tea Ox Pasture Hall Hotel, Yorkshire

  

  You all know how I love an Afternoon Tea, and what better place to enjoy one than at a Country Hotel in Yorkshire. Last week during a short break to Yorkshire m... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies a Vegan Recipe

  

  Vegan Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies now that is a recipe I thought I would never bake, but I am up for a challenge. So when my friend Linda who owns The... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES