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What was in my Seedy Penpal Parcel?

Earlier this week the postlady delivered a package from my Seedy Penpal Karen. I was eager to discover what goodies it contained, and I was not disappointed. So very soon the seeds below will be growing in my greenhouse. Gherkins Courgette Defender F1 Pak Choi Swiss Chard Ruby Red Mange Tout Pansy  I have never …

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Seeds away to my #SeedyPenpal

I have pulled together all the seed packets I think my #SeedyPenpal will like. They have all been packaged up and posted to Kay, who will hopefully nurture them through the year and will be reward with a plentiful harvest.  Now I just need to be patient whilst I await my parcel from #SeedyPenpal Karen. …

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Rocky Road Cheesecake Recipe

Here it is, the first cake from my list of bakes – Rocky Road Cheesecake.  So simple to make, you just need to make sure you allow time for the chocolate base to set likewise the cheesecake topping. Taken from the Cake Magic recipe book. Rocky Road Cheesecake Recipe Recipe Rocky Road Cheesecake Ingredients 50g …

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I’m a Seedy Penpal

Planning and planting for the gardening year ahead is almost upon us. This year I am joining in with a seed swap, soon I will be paired with a fellow gardener and join the world of the Seedy Penpal.  I have already got a selection of seeds together, although obviously it depends on my Seedy …

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Books, recipes, cakes and bakes for the year ahead

I have quite a collection of recipe books, mostly  for cakes, bakes or biscuits. I spent some time during the Christmas with a cup of coffee flicking through some of them. It was then I realised there were so many great recipes that I have never actually baked. So I grabbed myself a notepad and …

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Packing away Christmas, well almost.

Think I need a prettier pot! Time has come to pack Christmas way. Saturday 5 January saw Twelfth night upon us and as tradition dictates it is the final day of the Twelve days of Christmas.  As such all Christmas decorations should be removed and packed safely away until December.  Decorations where slightly simpler this …