Plans and Pans
It turns out, the herbs are on hold, I've got to get busy with the baking. I'm lucky enough to see Heather again tomorrow, but this time at the salon, it's time to get my hair honed to perfection and [Read More]
Cousin Lucy’s Fantastic Flapjacks
Makes 12 These 4 ingredient flapjacks are so easy and taste oats so good! Everyone loves Lucy! Especially me (and not just because she's my cousin!) As you can see from this [Read More]
From Zero to Hero
I'm determined to be focused and positive this week and I'm full of it this morning when I brave Basic Training at 6am. I can't bear to miss Kathy's class! IT sets me up nicely for my busy day [Read More]
Quick Flat Roasted Chicken
(low iodine) This fool proof roast is quick, easy and tastes amazing! I have to admit I am not a fan of cooking roast dinners although I am very enthusiastic about eating them. When I cook meat, [Read More]
How to Spend a Soggy Sunday
Even though it's Sunday, I'm up with the birds! It's grey and gloomy but it's still dry so I head out to pound the pavement sans rain jacket, after all it isn't raining - yet! Of course, it doesn't [Read More]
Nigella’s Totally Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 12 I'm a bit of a chocolate paradox. I love eating chocolate but chocolate baked goods and desserts are not my favourite. I make the exception for these cookies, though! Nigella says these [Read More]
Counting Down
This time next week, we'll know. One way or the other. The suspense is driving me up the wall and over the other side. However, I am not prepared to spend the next six days plutzing and trying to [Read More]
Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 36 Love at first bite – guaranteed! M&Ms mega and more-ish! Ingredients 125g butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups (275g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 [Read More]
The Ta-Ta Tea
A big truck with an outsize engine revving up outside is my 5am wake up call. I'm not exactly thrilled at this rude awakening. While I try to return to the land of nod, I realise with horror that I [Read More]
Apple and Walnut Cake with Treacle Icing
Serves 10 This one bowl cake is perfect with a good cup of coffee or afternoon tea. It also makes great cupcakes! And don't get me started on that treacle icing, it's the [Read More]
