It is strange to think that once upon a time before smart phones and social media and the internet existed, the way to advertise products was to take out advertisements or rely on word of mouth. Photographs of food eaten by critics might be featured in the press, but food eaten by members of … [Read more…]
When I fell pregnant with my first child, my partner and I made the decision that I would leave work to look after him or her. Because I had a my own business at the time, I also made the decision to sell it so that I would not have it hanging over me while … [Read more…]
I would never think to pair coffee and butterscotch together, but I recently found a recipe for some sticky coffee and walnut puddings which combined these flavours, and I thought I would try them out in cupcake form. I was surprised to discover that they go very well together and the sweetness of the butterscotch … [Read more…]
The music, the hair, the neon – the 80s are back, and retro sweets are coming back in a big way too, with many people looking with fondness on the treats available in their youths or who want to introduce today’s children to yesterday’s amazing and delicious sweeties. A particularly popular idea is to … [Read more…]
I like to think I do little things towards helping the environment. I could probably do much more, and I know I am guilty of being lazy when it comes to recycling and not always sorting my household waste out properly! I know that I use baby wipes when I should use a flannel with … [Read more…]