Category Archives: baking
Fabulous Fifteens
I’ve blogged about the Ulster generated joy that is the Fifteen in the past, but it was a long time ago and I wouldn’t have the patience to find the post again, so why should anyone else? Calling this a … Continue reading
Brownie Tuesday?
*News just in – now linked to recipe. Also a video of the Maya Angelou poem I wanted to post for International Women’s Day, but couldn’t because my internet had gone squirly and I was posting from my phone 🙂 … Continue reading
Paddy’s Chocolate Minty Balls
Yes, I said ‘balls’. Stop sniggering at the back, it’s not big or clever. This is a story of how I rescued an edible gift disaster area. I have made various treats and traybakes for Christmas gifts. Biscotti, Nigella’s peanut … Continue reading
Mirth on a Monday
I adore Victoria Wood. Her comedy may not be the most cutting edge or ‘right-on’ of fare, but I defy anyone to listen to this and not have a giggle…… It’s been a bit of a rubbish day for me. … Continue reading
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How to make a bag of awesome
First, you need an amazing friend who deserves a bag as packed full of awesome as she is – they can be hard to find, but once you have one do NOT let go! Next, since awesome can be a … Continue reading
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Day 14 — A non-fictional book
Sad, but true. Feast is my ultimate comfort read, I can while away much happy time flicking through it. The irony here of course is that I’ve made fewer than a dozen things from it. However, there has been some … Continue reading
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Cake and a card
In a break from tradition for me, it’s a Saturday night and I’m going out!! Admittedly it’s only to a house party and I’m driving because I’m working tomorrow but still! The party is actually for some friends who recently … Continue reading
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Baking, achievements and crushes
For the first time in ages (translation – about a week and a half) I’ve been baking. It’s my boss’s birthday and while he’s not one to make a big fuss I feel the occasion deserves a cake. My first … Continue reading
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Lavender’s blue dilly dilly, Lavender’s green
Thinking about the title for this has just sent me on a massive trip down memory lane. I seem to remember having a cassette or possibly an LP of nursery rhymes and this was on it……. such a lovely, warm … Continue reading
Button swappin’ and bakin’!
I may or may not have mentioned this here, but I signed up for Sam aka Incy Wincy Stitches’ button jewellery swap. Clearly I’ve been spending too much time with Ms Carr and she’s infected me with a love of … Continue reading
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