My kitchen wish list
Summer brings many things. Warm weather, holiday envy, strawberries, Wimbledon and an unending desire for ice cream. Oh, and the Great British Bake Off. Can…
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#BakeForHeroes – toddler style!
When it comes to fundraising activities, there are a lot of things people do. Some go skydiving. Others run marathons. Me? Well, I always go for…
Recipe: Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes (Slimming World friendly)
Sloppy Joes are a favourite family meal in the US. They’re easy to make, cheap, delicious and a little bit messy – which means kids love…
Happy Easter!
In our house, Easter has become a big mishmash of American and British traditions – taking the best from both, of course! On Friday night,…
Making dinner in 3 easy steps when you’re on your own with a grumpy baby*
*Actual results may vary Babies are fickle creatures. For example, one might want dinner but scream bloody murder if you try to put her down to…
The week that was: captured: 30/11/14
Out and about I’ve been a bit of a hermit this week, between trying to get work done for end-of-the-month deadlines and cooking/cleaning in preparation…
The week that was: captured: 23/11/14
Out and about On Sunday last week, we attempted to go ‘bear hunting’ – searching for Paddington statues in London. But Pumpkin was teething and in…
Entremets? Entre-maybe nots…
Anyone who knows me well may be surprised by the following sentence. This was the first year I’d ever watched the Great British Bake Off….
Bubblegum pinwheel cookies – #AngelDelightMoments
A few weeks ago, I was sent some of the new Angel Delight flavour (bubblegum!) to try. On its own, the dessert is very tasty – smooth…
No-bake Oreo cheesecake
Even though I live in the UK, there are a few American holidays that I always make a point to celebrate. Our British friends seem…