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Elderflower Popsicles and a Giveaway!
Over the Bank Holiday weekend we had the chance to enjoy the sunshine and all its benefits – namely eating outside and chomping on popsicles (I much prefer the American description to our British ‘ice lollies’). I came across a Blackcurrant and Cox Apple Lolly recipe after receiving a couple of Belvoir Cordials to try out. Instead, as I’m a bit obsessed with the stuff, I thought I’d make some Elderflower Popsicles. They are exactly as I imagined – refreshing, easy to make and relatively cheap…
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Home Accessories: 6 Colourful Trays
1. Tree Tray 2. Dolores Colores Tray 3. Forest Tray 4. Fox Tray 5. Harlekin Tray 6. Flowerpop Tray Remind your loved one how much you dig them (yup, still pretending I’m Australian with my surfer chat) by making them a tasty breakfast in bed this week. It needn’t be all fancy – tea and toast or coffee and a crumpet can be just as peachy as a breakfast with all the trimmings…talking to you OH. Ahem. To cheer up…
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Giveaway: Yorkshire Provender Soup
*** COMPETITION CLOSED*** Congratulations no.4 aka Rebecca Jackson! I’ve been partaking in a not-so-pleasant Winter ritual over the past few days comprising of a box of Boots 2 Ply Tissues, Lemsip Max and a trusty dressing gown. Oh the common cold, how I dislike you so. ‘Make me souppppppp!’ I may have whispered at every available opportunity. A thousand apologies to my lovely OH. Ahem. Thankfully I had a few of these seasonal soups to sample, courtesy of Yorkshire Provender…
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Lately: American Pancakes and The Last Typewriter
The Valley of Lights in Hebden Bridge The mill lantern was my favourite Celebrating the OH’s birthday with a tasty breakfast of American pancakes and maple syrup Manchester Christmas Markets National Football Museum, Manchester Looking out from the museum – I spy Beckham £100 Fat Face gift card for one lucky winner! Enter the giveaway here To commemorate the last typewriter being made last month in the UK, I bought a £4 cushion from Primark to sit happily on our…
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5 Simple Suppers for November
If I’ve eaten a lot during the day I tend to skip dinner entirely and eat supper, usually served in a bowl later in the evening. Supper, for me, is a small portion of comforting/nourishing/happy food that is quick and simple to make. Here’s 5 tasty and simple recipes (including a breakfast recipe – I don’t like rules) from my favourite food blogs to have you singing for your supper. You’re welcome. Click on images for source. Via Joy The…
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Lately: Satsumas and Socks
A little note sent to a friend Pretty brogues gifted to me from the lovely Kathryn A morning pastry at North Tea Power, Manchester A new pub in town… A final peek through our Summer photos. This was taken in the Lake District on the way to Grasmere. A bowl of satsumas to rid my cold A pair of the comfiest socks in the world c/o Joules A thrifted real leather bag Pockets left, right and centre! ♥
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Chocolate and Hazelnut Biscotti & The Good Housekeeping Step-by-Step Cook Book
I hope this book stays by your side for years to come and that it gives you many happy and confident hours in the kitchen – Meike Beck, Cookery Editor. I’ve been looking for a cook book to use on a frequent basis. A book that gets grubby with floured-fingers and splashes of Bolognese sauce. Is there a finer sight than a well used cook book? I think not. The Good Housekeeping Step-by-Step Cook Book is more than a recipe…
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Giveaway: Crumb
The lovely folk over at Crumb were kind enough to send me a Petite Afternoon Tea and Cocktails Gift Box to sample. Their speciality? Letterbox friendly handmade cake with all the trimmings. Whether you want to treat a friend, yourself or the whole office, Crumb are ready with a selection of handmade delicacies and drinks to celebrate any occasion. Each box fits through a standard letterbox, and arrives fresh in a perfectly presented package. Lovely! The box that landed on…