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• Free Organic Strawberry Guard for the Garden

  

  Mr Frog - guard of the strawberriesIf you look closely you will spot a frog amongst the straw surrounding the strawberry plants. For the second year running a... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Garden Bouquet - Bringing the Outdoors in

  

  There is no doubt that Summer has arrived in the UK, we have had weeks now of good weather which is certainly benefiting the garden. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cherry and Coconut Cake - Recipe

  

  Cherry and Coconut Cake - an easy bakeRecipe Cherry and Coconut CakeThis recipe was simple and quick to make, and well received by all those who ate a slice or... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review Heston Blumental Precision Scales and Recipe for Cranberry and Dark...

  

  Easy to use and clear display Orb Electronic scales from SalterReview of Heston Blumental Precision Orb Electronic Scales. I have been using these scales for... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Espresso Coffee More Than Just a Drink

  

  The one thing I missed earlier this year when I was ill, was going out and treating myself to cup of freshly brewed coffee. Now if I had a coffee pod machine... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gardening with Wilkinson

  

  I recently received a delivery of a shiny new garden hand trowel and some flower seeds from Wilkinson, or Wilko as they are known to everyone. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vanilla Macaroons - Recipe and Macaroon Mat

  

  Macaroons are one of my sisters favourite sweet treats to eat, though I have never been tempted with them, not a huge fan of almonds. Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Review and Recipe - Heston Blumental Adjustable Rolling Pin Bakes Chocolate...

  

  Review of Heston Blumental Adjustable Rolling Pin When you think of a rolling pin, most people think of a cylindrical piece of wood, I know I do did. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Millefeuille Recipe

  

  Millefeuille another bake on my recipe list, this one made back in February for my mums birthday. I did not quite follow the recipe, I made a few tweaks with th... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Easter Egg Decorating

  

  Easter egg fun!I have indulged myself in a touch of simple Easter crafting and like many people I find Pinterest a great source of inspiration. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Flowers in Bloom at My Local Park

  

  Springtime flowers in the parkNot only do I consider myself lucky that I have a wonderful garden, but I am also lucky enough to live near a local park, which... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Easter Rocky Road and Chocolate Nest Cupcakes

  

  Chocolate Nest Cakes for EasterI love baking for Easter, there are so many difference treats to choose from, instead of hitting my bookshelf of recipe books I... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• March Where Has It Gone?

  

  I have no idea what has happened to March it has truly passed me by, a chest infection including two spells in hospital has floored me. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014

• Vanilla Cake for 2 Pint Bundt Tin - Recipe

  

  Aldi Bundt tin I have a simple cake recipe that works very well for the 2 pint Bundt tin I bought from Aldi sometime ago. I have used this basic recipe several... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014

• Angel - a Cat That Was One in a Million

  

  From now on it will be a quieter house whilst I am blogging. Sadly on Friday I had to take my cat called Angel to the vets for the final time. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014

• Left Over Chocolate for a Valentines Treat

  

  Valentine chocolate heartsMy niece received an ample supply of chocolate at Christmas, particularly white chocolate which she does not like. As her aunt I felt... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014

• A Guided Snowdrop Walk Around Sunnycroft

  

  Snowdrop variety MagnetThis morning I enjoyed a very interesting guided Snowdrop walk by Shropshire galanthophile Eddie Roberts. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2014

• What Was in My Seedy Penpal Parcel?

  

  Earlier this week the postlady delivered a package from my Seedy Penpal Karen. I was eager to discover what goodies it contained, and I was not disappointed.... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014

• Seeds Away to My #SeedyPenpal

  

  I have pulled together all the seed packets I think my #SeedyPenpal will like. They have all been packaged up and posted to Kay, who will hopefully nurture... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014

• Rocky Road Cheesecake - Recipe

  

  Here it is, the first cake from my list of bakes - Rocky Road Cheesecake. So simple to make, you just need to make sure you allow time for the chocolate base... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2014