A friend of mine is off work at the moment recovering from a minor operation that she has last weekend. I planned to visit her this morning and wanted to take her something she could enjoy while her children are out at school. I knew that she would be inundated with chocolates, soooo I thought … [Read more…]
Whenever I think of Wales, I always think of my trip as a child to Barry Island for the day when it was a Butlins resort. My Grandparents took my brother and I as, at the time, my Na’s sister and husband lived near Barry so we were taken to see them and enjoy the … [Read more…]
I have owned a slow cooker for several years now – probably at least 15 years and in all that time I have never cooked a dessert in one! Considering how much I love puddings, this is a surprise even to me! On Friday while it was still October, or for users of the crockpot #Crocktober … [Read more…]
Remember remember the 5th November!!! With so many Halloween campaigns, merchandise and promotions that have been around recently, it is easy to forget that this Wednesday is Bonfire Night. Once my pumpkins have all been used up in one recipe or another following Halloween, I like to turn my mind to what fun food I … [Read more…]
We have been quite busy this half term doing lots of fun activities at home, but it has been lovely and relaxing too because there has not been the usual rushing around that a week during term time involves!! Finding ourselves with 2 Pumpkins thanks to Flora who sent us a Halloween Fun Pack (more … [Read more…]