Anyone with kids knows that any way to save time in the morning can become an essential part of their daily routine. Likewise, there’s no getting away from the fact that in recent years we have become a nation of coffee lovers. Once upon a time it seemed the Americans led the way with their … [Read more…]
It is not often that I buy myself a chocolate bar. I have been known to place grab bags of chocolates (like Maltesers) into my trolley when I am shopping if they are on a special deal, and I can never say no to the Popping Candy and Jelly Bean Marvellous Creations bars whenever they … [Read more…]
Yesterday I realised that the best things in life are, indeed, free: great people, laughter, listening to the music, warm long bath etc. Or cheap: seeing a film, good food, sipping a coffee and having a massage. So why over-do it? All parents are different, but there is a single truth that applies to any … [Read more…]
Two things happened this weekend – both firsts for this year and one was also a first for me as a parent. Firstly, Spring arrived and with it some blue skies, hazy sunshine and the need to ditch the coats at last and it actually felt hot! I think you can forget how warm the … [Read more…]
I really like a lemon flavoured cake and yet I have never made a lemon drizzle cake before. I never realised how easy it is to make and after making one the other day, I will definately be making one again. I thought by cooking it in a deeper cake tin that the cooking time … [Read more…]