I love to bake. Since having the third farm baby though, my baking has slowed down somewhat. I just don’t feel like I have the time. I have often wished for a kitchen gadget that takes the time and effort out of baking and I am pleased to report that I have found it. The … [Read more…]
We’ve had a third birthday this week. We had a seventh one too last week but Boo said she wanted a smarties cake which is easy to do. G wanted Stickman. He loves the book Stickman by Julia Donaldson. It has really sparked his imagination and I have read it to him that many times … [Read more…]
When people who I loved have died, I like to keep something of theirs which will remind me of them all the time. My two grandmothers were the most amazing women. My paternal grandmother was the kindest, gentlest woman and we spent a lot of time together when I was young. She baked weekly when … [Read more…]
What better time of year to refresh your baking equipment than Easter. Whether it’s whipping up chocolate nest cakes with the kids or a full-on simnel masterpiece, you won’t go wrong with the latest special buys from Aldi. Hitting stores and online on April 13th, 2017, you’ll find everything you need without breaking the bank … [Read more…]
Since last year, all I keep hearing in blogging circles and on social media is Hygge. Such is the craze that is sweeping the nation, I even bought my Auntie a ‘how-to-Hygge’ book for Christmas. Pronounced ‘h-o-o-g-a,’ the great thing I have noticed about the craze is a getting together and getting cosy with candles … [Read more…]
There are times when I struggle to write things. You wouldn’t think that, would you? It is mostly times when I am so impressed with something that I don’t want to do it an injustice. For the past couple of months, I have been reviewing a retro stand mixer from Savisto. I have wanted … [Read more…]
There’s not many people who can boast having had Michel Roux in their kitchen and, while he has not made it to the farm yet, with a baking subscription from BakedIn Ltd, he is here in spirit. If like me, you love baking but you get stuck in a same-old-Victoria-sponge-rut, then BakedIn Ltd is for you. … [Read more…]
Halloween is a bit of a contention in our house. I am not totally comfortable with frightening children as well as the begging aspect of trick or treat so I have come up with five ideas for family-friendly Halloween ideas. 1.Halloween crafts. All the fun. None of the sugar. What’s not to like. 2.Go pumpkin … [Read more…]
I used to love baking with both of my grandmothers. I think it is where my love of baking and cooking was nurtured. I remember making hideous concoctions out of herbs, icing sugar and tapioca and making my poor Nana taste them. She was always gracious. It is due to their guidance though that I … [Read more…]
I thought, having got past bread week, the rest of my Great British Bake Off Bake-Along would be easy. It seems pastry is my latest fail though. I decided to make the Northern British Classic that is Manchester Tart. Having had much experience making a large version (it’s Husbter’s favourite), I set my mind upon … [Read more…]
