Where do I start? I love pancakes and not just on Shrove Tuesday. Mostly just with lemon and sugar, but when I’m looking for something a bit special, this is my go-to. The sweet and sticky caramel sauce contrasts with the fruitiness of the pineapple and the crunch of pecan nuts – it is perfect […]
Artificially Ageing Wood
I was looking for a way of updating our dark stained pine dining table to a more rustic grey, aged wood look. Lots of internet research showed various methods of achieving this, but I decided upon a mixture of tea, wire wool and white vinegar. Without going into too much boring detail, the wire wool […]
Bakewell Tart
Crisp, citrus-spiked buttery pastry, filled with sweet strawberry jam and soft frangipane, sprinkled with flaked almonds. A perfect option for dessert or afternoon tea and never fails to impress. In my humble opinion, it is worlds apart from the shop-bought versions with super sweet thick fondant icing topping. Ingredients For the pastry: 120g butter 40g […]
Chelsea Buns
Sweet, cinnamon spiked soft enriched bread dough, filled with plump raisins and drizzled with a tangy lemon drizzle. These are yet another family favourite…I like to eat mine sliced in half and buttered, whereas my husband and children eat them as they come. They will keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days, but are best eaten […]
DIY Vintage Style Wooden Crate
Vintage Style Without the Pricetag After we finished our son’s industrial bedroom makeover, he subtly added that he’d like a vintage looking wooden crate to put his school bag and paraphernalia in. We agreed it was a good idea as it would encourage him to keep his room tidy and 5 months on from his bedroom […]