Baking

Chocolate Orange Jaffa Cake

I posted a picture of this cake on my Instagram Stories last night and had lots of requests for the recipe.  I'm not a Recipe Writer but like anyone who bakes a lot, will pick and mix variations of different recipes to come up with one which will suit what I'm looking for! The benefit… Continue reading Chocolate Orange Jaffa Cake

Garden, Gardening

The Tools of a Hobby Gardener!

The new gardening season has arrived and while I'm slowly working my way through my 'To Do' list, I know that one good week will get me up to date! As with any job, in order to do it effectively, it's important that we have the right tools and with gardening it is no different.… Continue reading The Tools of a Hobby Gardener!

Baking, Garden Produce

Spiced Rhubarb Cake

Rhubarb season has arrived and I for one am very happy!  I wasn't always a fan of it I have to admit, and while many people raved about Rhubarb Crumble, I used to prefer the Apple version. When we started our vegetable garden, many years ago, I knew that despite my reservations, no 'Veg Patch'… Continue reading Spiced Rhubarb Cake

Baking

Lemon Drizzle…My ‘Go To’ Cake

It's happened to us all... you get that call to say visitors are on their way and you have nothing in the house to give them with a cuppa!!! If you need a cake in a hurry, then this is the one to get you out of a pickle 🙂 Lemon Drizzle is one of… Continue reading Lemon Drizzle…My ‘Go To’ Cake

Christmas, Entertaining, Lifestyle

A Table Set For Christmas

When it comes to entertaining, there is nothing which will impress guests more than a beautifully set table.  I was recently gifted some festive table items by the lovely people at Sophie Allport and I thought this would be a good opportunity to give you some ideas about setting your own table for a meal… Continue reading A Table Set For Christmas