The 50 breads challenge #6 – proper garlic bread
I’m starting to think I may have bitten off more than I can chew with this challenge. It’s March and I’m only on challenge number 6… Aaarghh why does life always get in the way of baking? I’m...
View Article30 Ways to save £1 ..or more.
For the 30th anniversary of the £1 coin MoneySupermarket have asked bloggers to come up with 30 ways to save a pound (or more). One lucky blogger will win £1000. Below is my entry. For more details...
View ArticleWith my compost..arium there is no place I’d rather be
I don’t know about you but I can’t think of the word compost without singing the theme tune to Mr Blooms nursery. I guess if you don’t have a child of Cbeebies age you may not have a clue what …...
View ArticleCinco de Mayo – Discovery challenge
Ok so we are a little early for Cinco de Mayo but we were sent some lovely goodies from the people at Discovery and I actually felt well enough to cook last night – I don’t know if this will … Continue...
View ArticleHome sweet home
In the last 2 years we have made a lot of improvements to our home. Nothing major or ridiculously expensive but little things which have slowly made it more and more into a family home. There is still...
View ArticleMaking simple food taste special – chicken #1
I love quick, cheap and easy ways to make plain food such as a chicken breast taste really good. Don’t get me wrong I thoroughly enjoy spending hours in the kitchen working on complicated dishes but...
View ArticleLittle Adventures with our girl
Since my pregnancy started its not been easy and something that I have really worried about is my relationship with Izzy being affected. We have always had so much fun together with various activities...
View Article50 Books In 2014, Books 3,4 &5
I’m not making as much progress as I would like in my book challenge. An extremely energetic toddler and a rather clingy baby will do that but I’m still trying. Reading relaxes me almost as much as...
View ArticleAn Arabian Nights Inspired Meal – Spiced Turkey Meatballs & Flatbreads
I was recently invited by Red Tractor to take part in a recipe challenge. The challenge was to devise a recipe using British Turkey and two other Red Tractor ingredients with an Arabian Nights theme. I...
View ArticleA Spot Of Healthy Indulgence With Giovanni Rana
This post is an entry into the Giovanni Rana/Foodies100 competition to win a place on a pasta Masterclass. We eat a lot of Giovanni Rana pasta in our house. I’m not just saying that, we really do. I...
View ArticleWe Should Cocoa Chocolate Challenge – Christmas Theme December 2015
This month I’ve kindly been asked by Choclette from Tin & Thyme to host her popular We Should Cocoa Challenge. If you aren’t familiar with the challenge here’s a little info about it: You can use...
View ArticleWe Should Cocoa December 2015 Roundup
Wow..where did the last month go to?? I cannot quite believe that Christmas is all done and dusted and today is New Years EVE!! Over the past few weeks I have indulged in my fair share of chocolate...
View Article30 Ways to save £1 ..or more.
For the 30th anniversary of the £1 coin MoneySupermarket have asked bloggers to come up with 30 ways to save a pound (or more). One lucky blogger will win £1000. Below is my entry. For more details...
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