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Chocolate, fruit and nut pavlova

In Cakes and Bakes, Puddings On May 25, 2013 0 Comments

We’ve been back a week now from our first family holiday abroad. Self catering abroad is for most Brits the closest they’ll ever get to living their Bear… Read More »

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Banana buttercream

In Cakes and Bakes On May 25, 2013 0 Comments

You can generally tell if the buttercream is homemade at a children’s birthday party without even trying it. Just look out for abandoned, naked cakes with the icing… Read More »

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Perfectly flat vanilla cupcakes

In Cakes and Bakes On May 25, 2013 0 Comments

I get asked a lot about very few things. One of those things is how I stay so slim which make me chuckle so much I want to… Read More »

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Meringue roses

In Cakes and Bakes, Sweets On May 25, 2013 1 Comment

I’m not an especially pink person. I didn’t really like it as a child, which having observed a lot of my son’s female pals, is unusual. It wasn’t… Read More »

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Tiger claws or giraffe feet?

In Breads On May 25, 2013 1 Comment

I actually wanted to make entire tigers or giraffes. But I didn’t even try. I knew my bread modelling skills were not advanced enough. So claws and feet… Read More »

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Bring out the sun risotto

In Other, Pasta and Risotto, Veggie On May 19, 2013 8 Comments

We are back from our first family holiday abroad and we survived it all. You see I’ve been rather phobic about taking the kids abroad until now so… Read More »

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Easy minty mushy peas

In Sides, Veggie On May 13, 2013 2 Comments

I am not a fan of the chip shop mushy pea. It’s just not my thing. These however are a different matter – mushy yet minty and with… Read More »

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Giveaway #14 – Belvoir goodies

In Giveaways On May 11, 2013 257 Comments

My husband courted me using Belvoir cordials. I know that’s unusual but you see we were pregnant very early in our relationship (no mistake I hasten to add)… Read More »

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Not another rose, vanilla and raspberry cake!

In Cakes and Bakes On May 10, 2013 8 Comments

Was there a name you wanted as a child? I was always drawn to the letter C. For a long time I wanted to honour my Irish roots… Read More »

Yorkshire_puddings

Perfect Yorkshire puddings

In Other, Veggie On May 8, 2013 0 Comments

Crunchy? Check. Well risen? Check. Golden Brown? Check. Delicious? Check. These Yorkshire puddings have it all. Some great tips for achieving the perfect Yorkshire to compliment your Sunday… Read More »