Angela

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• I'm a Seedy Penpal

  

  Planning and planting for the gardening year ahead is almost upon us. This year I am joining in with a seed swap, soon I will be paired with a fellow gardener... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014

• Books, Recipes, Cakes and Bakes for the Year Ahead

  

  I have quite a collection of recipe books, mostly for cakes, bakes or biscuits. I spent some time during the Christmas with a cup of coffee flicking through som... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2014

• Packing Away Christmas, Well Almost.

  

  Think I need a prettier pot!Time has come to pack Christmas way. Saturday 5 January saw Twelfth night upon us and as tradition dictates it is the final day of... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2014

• Chocolate Mince Pies with Port - Recipe

  

  I know I am rather late posting this recipe, it's now New Years Eve! To top it off it is also supposed to be an entry into December's We Should Cocoa... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013

• Christmas Office Bake Off

  

  1970's inspired Ginger Nut Biscuit LogIt appears that we just can not resist a bake off in the office where I work, the suggestion of a Christmas Bake Off... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2013

• Easy Handmade Gifts Using Chocolate Transfer Sheets

  

  Here is a really easy Christmas treat to make, ideal for yourself or as a gift for family or friends - Chocolate Mendiants. I made these with a little help... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013

• National Botanical Gardens of Wales

  

  My recent holiday to Pembrokeshire gave me an opportunity to visit, for the first time the National Botanical Gardens of Wales. Now I admit the middle of... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2013

• An Impromptu Afternoon Tea

  

  An impulsive afternoon teaUsually when I lay on an afternoon tea I put quite a lot of preparation into it. This week I have been away to Bluestone, Pembrokeshir... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013

• John Lewis Christmas Hamper and Festive Foods - Review

  

  A John Lewis ChristmasThe countdown to Christmas has started, and you know you need to get your 'organising' act together when you see the John Lewis Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013

• Garden Update November and Squirrel Proof Bulbs

  

  Squirrel proof?Have you planted Spring flowering bulbs in your garden? If you have and like myself have some of your bulbs planted in pots, and also have... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013

• Celebration Cakes

  

  Happy BirthdayThought I would share a few cake bakes I have made recently with you. The flower cake as you can see was for a 70th birthday celebration, made... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2013

• David Austin Roses Tearoom

  

  David Austin Roses Tea RoomI am sure that any keen gardener will have heard of David Austin Roses, synonymous with the breeding of English Roses. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2013

• Hairy Dieters Sparkling Lemonade and Lime Jelly - Recipe

  

  I have rather indulged in too many cakes and biscuits of late and wanted to make something a little less calorie laden. My sister has raved about the Hairy... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013

• Save Your Seeds - Dwarf Cornflowers

  

  Dwarf Cornflower collected seed headsSix years ago I bought myself a packet of Dwarf Cornflower seeds, which I planted and cared for resulting in a wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013