Year in Photos (16 Sep 2010)
This afternoon we made cakes. I don’t remember ever making fairy cakes before but I probably have done years ago. We used a “my first cake mix” box which I got from Tesco – you know, just add an egg … Continued
Year in Photos (15 Sep 2010)
I spent Monday cleaning out the kitchen cupboards (what fun) in a bit of an “autumn clean” and I found this… a rather nice teapot that I’ve had for ages but rarely used. So at the moment I’m making tea … Continued
Salt Water Taffy
I’ve been to America a few times and have always been afraid to try Salt Water Taffy for fear of it being really salty… I received some in the post from a friend today after she brought some home from … Continued
Year in Photos (6 Sep 2010)
Tried to be healthy for lunch today (despite following it with a Twix Fino)… so went to Boots and got a salad. I really enjoyed it actually – along with this new Innocent Smoothie – peaches and raspberries yum. 06/09/10: … Continued
Twix for the Girlies
Twix, by Mars, is now available in a new guise… in a version aimed at us girls – the Twix Fino. I hadn’t heard anything about the Twix Fino until today when I went into the shop at work to … Continued
Year in Photos (4 Sep 2010)
In about a month’s time a group I play in are doing a Festival of Music in Boston. The Salvation Army Symphonic Wind Ensemble meet just three times a year all over the country. Today I helped at a coffee … Continued
Year in Photos (2 Sep 2010)
Thought we’d try some different recipes over the next few days, and so before I did the big shop earlier in the week I looked through some books/magazines that have become favourites. I came across this recipe with a post-it … Continued
Year in Photos (29 Aug 2010)
I’ve had a touch of the green eyed monster about me this weekend after all the baking discussion that’s been going on (see yesterday’s Year in Photos entry). Well tonight I’m very happy, because when I got to Church this … Continued
Year in Photos (28 Aug 2010)
I love snacks. Today there has been a lot of talk of baking. Mmmm cakes. But I was good and didn’t have a cake with my lunch, didn’t have a morning or afternoon snack, and haven’t had any sweets. I’ve … Continued