Have you ever opened your fridge in search of inspiration for a tasty recipe and then realised that you haven’t a clue what to make? I have plenty of times. I’d love to be one of those people who can create a delicious dish off the top of their head using just the ingredients in…
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How to Make a Mini Egg Easter Cake
Read moreIf you’re thinking of cooking up a treat this Easter look no further than this easy to make Mini Egg Sponge Cake. You will need 6 large eggs 325g of softened butter (at room temperature) 325g caster sugar 325g self raising flour (sifted) 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder Raspberry jam 300g buttercream Two 7″…
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AD| Bad Brownie Review – Brownie in a Mug Kit
Read moreHappy Tuesday! Welcome back to my blog and another fabulous review. This time I’ve reviewed something pretty tasty. Actually, scrap that. It was more than pretty tasty. It was full of gooey, chocolatey, deliciousness! I reviewed a Bad Brownie brownies in a mug kit. Priced at just £15 which I think is amazing considering the…
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AD| Tasty, healthy meals you can make at home with SimplyCook
Read moreLike many parents we’ve been spending a lot more time at home with our children than ever before. We’re so used to our children having their snack and packed lunch in school, followed by something a tad more healthy for dinner when they come home from school. However, since lockdown began and I’ve been working…
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2021 – The year we grow our own edible garden!
Read moreSomething that I’m really keen to do this year is make the most of our garden. I’ve often toyed with the idea of growing our own vegetables, and in the past this is something that we’ve done. We’ve grown tomatoes, potatoes, carrots and the odd herb, but it’s something we’ve done on and off on…
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AD| Organic Sourdough Starter Kit Review from Freshly Fermented
Read moreHave you ever visited a farmers market or farm shop? I’m lucky that where I live there’s a weekly farmers market. One of my favourite things to buy is sourdough bread. There’s just something so wonderful about the taste and smell of sourdough. That tangy flavour and crisp, chewy crust! Just the thought makes my…
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AD| Why Rice Is Best When Cooked In An Instant Pot
Read moreRice is one of the most versatile foods you can eat. You’ll find that rice can be combined with an assortment of meals. If you’re a fan of rice, you’ll understand that cooking this dish can be very difficult. If you don’t get it right, there is a risk that you’re going to make it…
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Kids’ pester power causes ticking time bomb for NHS
Read moreWith lockdown still very much in place here in Wales, it comes as no surprise to me to hear that 1.9 million children are at risk of obesity due to lockdown eating habits. I, like many other parents, are finding that I’m cooking so much more now than when my children were in school. With…
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AD| Four Flourless Italian Desserts You’ll Adore
Read moreIf you’re a keen baker like me, the chances are you’ll have experienced a sudden lack of flour in the shops. It all started as we approached lockdown. Now it appears that self-raising flour remains sold out nearly everywhere, even though the panic buying of toilet paper seems to have stopped. Thank goodness for that! However,…