I was recently asked if I would like to try Baobab, it’s the latest super-fruit that is grown in South Africa and is harvested and turned into a nutrient rich powder by the Eden Project in Cornwall. They sell it as a smoothie in their Rainforest Biome, and it is now available to buy in…
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How I’ve changed since 1983
In 1983 I was 6. Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister, the pound coin replaced the pound note and a pint of milk cost just 21p. Luckily for me I’m a hoarder so it didn’t take me long to root out my old school photos from 1983 as well as my exercise books and diaries. Thank…
Hotel Chocolat – Jolly Santa review
Being the good-hearted blogger that I am, I put myself forward to tell you about some chocolate treats from Hotel Chocolat. They sell a huge range of milk, white and dark chocolates in all shapes and sizes. Hotel Chocolat have some great products for Christmas, including advent calendars, chocolate hampers and stocking fillers. I was sent…
Win with Flora Cuisine
I spent yesterday afternoon baking my first apple cake. The recipe was suggested by Sian Hallewell, and was handpicked by Jean Christophe Novelli to appear in the new cookery book Let’s Get Cooking! by Flora Cuisine. Let’s Get Cooking! contains 30 everyday recipes, from simple suppers to great cakes, by mums and dads from across…
Tuna pasta bake recipe
I love eating fish and always make sure the toddler eats a healthy portion at least once a week too. One of our favourite recipes is for tuna pasta bake. It’s really quick to put together and I always make plenty so I can freeze a couple of portions. Ingredients: Dried pasta (I usually use…
Spooky marshmallow treats
We’re not big on celebrating Halloween but I can’t resist making some Halloween treats. I received a box of Ghostbusters Stay Puft Quality Marshmallows from my favourite sweetshop Cybercandy and thought I would turn them into spooky marshmallows. The marshmallows were tightly squeezed in the box, so I emptied them out and let them breathe…
Best of British food hamper giveaway
There’s a small sniff of autumn in the air, the toddler is ready to go back to nursery and my thoughts have turned to the C word (Christmas!). I have a fantastic giveaway from Hamper Gifts today, a lovely Best of British Food Hamper presented in a hand wicker basket, with contents including Edinburgh Tea…
It’s so hot (100% fruit lollies review)
Am I allowed to say the weather is too hot for us? We like cool weather and we are sweltering in this sticky heat. Tomorrow my husband has promised we can go to an air-conditioned mall! The only good thing about this heat is that it’s perfect for eating ice lollies. The toddler has been…
The Great British Bake Off (iPhone app review)!
I’ve always loved baking but The Great British Bake Off has really encouraged me to be a bit more adventurous with my baking. I still have baking disasters (too many to mention) but I love baking and seeing people enjoy what I’ve made. The new series of The Great British Bake Off aired this week…