Taking Stock – August 2018
I know I say this every month, but gee this month flew by fast! I can't believe that it's almost September, I really don't know quite how that happened. That said, August was action packed, with a [Read More]
I know I say this every month, but gee this month flew by fast! I can't believe that it's almost September, I really don't know quite how that happened. That said, August was action packed, with a [Read More]
We just can't get enough of this pie packed full of meat and peas in a rich curried gravy and topped off with a puff pastry top. This pie combines two of my greatest food loves, curries and pies. [Read More]
I love Lincoln and not just because it's my mum's adopted home town. Steeped in history and famous for it's medieval cathedral, Lincoln also has a castle (complete with Victorian prison and a copy of [Read More]
It's been a busy month on Planet Sam - the Christmas tree has been up, the heating has been on and the comfort food has been a-cooking! Even after 10 years, I'm still haven't gotten used to the [Read More]
Making a Koala Cake is easy when you know how, and even easier when you have a template! Making a cake from the AWW Birthday Cake Book has been on my list of 101 Things to Do in 1001 Days for quite [Read More]
Oh, what a jolly time we had when our visitors came to stay! We had an action packed time in Sydney seeing and doing all of the things and eating all of the things too! But inbetween all the fun and [Read More]
On my recent trip to the motherland, I just couldn't get enough of the great British tearoom. We had such a jolly time in the North East but when Maureen, my mum-in-law suggested a day out in [Read More]
Well July flew by in the blink of an eye (and the blur of jet lag!) I can't believe August is almost upon us but before we look forward to a new month, I think it's time to take stock of the old one. [Read More]
Although I grew up and lived most of my adult life in London, I rarely got to play tourist in my own town. On our recent trip to the motherland, we had just 48 hours to make the most of London and [Read More]
I know I'm a day late with this 10 on 10 post, but it's my birthday week and I'll post when I want to (in between cake!) It's been a busy old month because al though I was out of the kitchen for [Read More]