Add a little sparkle to everyday
Gin and Tonic cake, cake and alcohol, does it get better than that? At uni, my housemate Connie and I spent many a time baking various alcoholic baked goods. From Corona cupcakes, to Guinness cakes and Pimm's icing. When I recently visited her, we decided to make this loaf cake. We followed the Good Housekeeping
Another Delia Smith classic, good old cheese scones. Yes savoury scones are controversial, but add some chutney, or load it up as a petite sandwich. This was admitedly, my first time ever making savoury scones. Having only made plain and fruit scones a couple of times before. My theory was following the mentioned Delia Smith
Things I love, cake, tea/coffee, bubbles, scones and having no cares in the world. Last weekend I took my Mum out for a belated birthday present, to One Square in Edinburgh for Afternoon Tea. The Scotland vs Ireland match was on, which only added to the buzz about Edinburgh. You couldn't help but giggle when
Baking is something very close to my heart. Both my late Gran and Grandma have taught me how to bake over the years and I have fond memories of learning the secrets of the trade. This is my Gran's tried and tested shortbread recipe. It's 2 years this week since she passed and I like
Last Tuesday the HMS Westminster came into South Quay and spent a week docking. It was a slightly bizzare sight having a warship in and amongst Canary Wharf with the banking district behind it! Yet another busy week at work, but getting my pay day and my self proclaimed princess weekend more than made up