So the cat is out of the proverbial bag. It was with much deliberation that I announced my pregnancy last night. I honestly don’t know why. With Boo, it was straight onto Facebook right after the 12 week scan but this time I was nervous. It has been a long, heart-breaking road to get here…
I acknowledge myself that a lot of the things I do are met with much enthusiasm yet little success. It never puts me off, I always have a go. This can certainly be said from my latest Great British Bake-off inspired bake. Messy it certainly was. I used a Mary Berry recipe for the sponge…
Earlier this year, Boo and I were invited to Delamere Forest as the guests of Roberts Bakery to learn about their 50 Days of Summer campaign. I am pleased to say, the campaign is well under way and you can download a free ideas and information pack from the Robert’s bakery website. Everyone loves the…
As everyone’s favourite baking show, the Great British Bake Off begins again, I thought I would share my own favourite cake recipe. You will need: 8oz wholemeal flour 8oz caster sugar 8oz butter (I used St Helen’s Farm Goat’s Butter) 4 eggs 1 Lemon For Filling Lemon curd 10 oz Icing sugar 5oz butter Lemon…
Most children have a favourite toy. Some have a blanket or some other comforter which they cherish above all else. I still have my comforter. Could he be classed as an antique? For my own sake, I am going to say no but I do love this bear. He is 35 years old this Christmas….
Recently we had to say goodbye to the afternoon nap and it seems at three-and-a half, we are on a roll of saying goodbye to routines and activities which at one time were as regular as brushing teeth or asking for juice in the morning. The latest bereavement is the little seat in the supermarket…
I work in Manchester and often cut down Old Bank Street to get to Market Street, where most of the shops are but I had never set foot in Annie’s. Annie’s is a delightful hidden gem in the heart of the city, just off the historic St Anne’s Square and located in the Royal Exchange…
I’m not going to lie. When I was offered the chance to try the 5 day All-Bran challenge for a happier tummy I was sceptical but willing to try. Could eating a different cereal really make a difference to my gut? You see, I’ve always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with my tummy….
Getting children to eat fruit and vegetables can be quite a task. I remember those heady days of weaning when my little Boo would eat anything. -Fast forward to now and, while she still loves all kinds of fruit, vegetables can be a bit of a nightmare to get in her. The ubiquitous peas and…
Recently we were sent a delightful box of treats from St Helen’s Farm. I met them at a blogging event in May and made a bee-line for them as I felt at ease with fellow farmers in the midst of trendy bloggers. I left my details with them and they got in touch after the…