Here we go, this is my first attempt at a blog post using the Blogger App on my mobile phone. Today is MacMillan Coffee Morning – an annual charity event held nationally to help raise awareness and money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The office I work in is one of thousands around the country joining …
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Carnival and Cake
The weekend saw the return of my local carnival, following a break last year. Wellington Carnival started with a parade in town making it’s way to the local park, where lots of activities took place throughout the day. Snowy the donkey with my niece The parade consisted of Girl Guiding groups, a local pub raising …
Ironbridge – Tea, Cake and Shopping
I am lucky to have a UNESCO World Heritage site on my doorstep, the Ironbridge Gorge. Not only is there oodles of history to immerse yourself in, there’s also lots of lovely shops and places to eat. On a recent trip I discovered a reasonably new addition to the Gorge, Ironbridge Antiques, Arts and Craft …
Local Food Festival – Shropshire’s Best
On Saturday morning I popped out to browse around a local food festival organised and held by Greenfields Farm Shop in Muxton, Shropshire. There were many lovely craft and food stalls representing the local area, I got tempted to pull my camera out a few times for you to share some of my lovely finds. …
No Fat Sponge Cake Recipe – The Verdict
Earlier this week I promised to post more details about the No Fat Sponge Cake recipe featured in my Afternoon Tea post. No fat as in no butter, stork, lard or any other form of baking fat. The inspiration behind this cake came a few months back when I’d spotted a blog post on Jam and Clotted …
Afternoon Tea – Nice But Not So Naughty
Anyone care for a sandwich? As you know from previous posts we have regular family afternoon tea get togethers. Our latest get together was hosted by my mum. Look closely, for all the cups and saucers, cake stands, bon bon dishes, plates and glasses have come from charity shops, even the wonderful tablecloth. It all …
A Dream of a Flan
I just have to share this blast from the past with you all. If you could choose any cake for your birthday what would it be? a) Chocolate Fudge b) Victoria Sponge c) Coffee and Walnut d) or something else This was the question posed to my mum at the weekend, and she selected …
My Cake Recipe is Published
I’m delighted to say that I have had a cake recipe published in Issue 2 of Take a Break – My Favourite Recipes magazine. A cake I baked last year for my sisters birthday, Chocolate Honeycomb Cake. I know, you’re about to dash off to your local WH Smiths to get your hands on a …
A Cake or a Ceramic Tile?
You could be confused, after all what is the difference between a cake and a ceramic tile. In this case the answer is simple, its a ‘Birthday’! So here is a cake I made for my aunt’s birthday. Its based on a ceramic tile she designed herself last year when we visited the Jackfield Tile …
Butterscotch Brownies Recipe
I know what your thinking? You’re looking at the Butterscotch Brownies below thinking rich, decadent, calorific – and you could just eat it them right now. These wonderful Butterscotch Brownies make a rich and sticky alternate dessert to Christmas Pudding. They cab also be made in mini versions and gift wrapped as gifts, as I …