As a month, January can get a lot of stick. But I don't really mind it. I like the fresh start it offers after the indulgences of Christmas.
Read MoreTwelve Days ago we celebrated Lily's 12th birthday and this is the cake I made her. Each year I try to make a cake different from the last - she remembers them all!
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago, when the new season rhubarb first appeared in the shops, I bought a bright pink bunch without much of a plan as to what I was going to do with it.
Read MoreThis blog is always the first casualty when life shifts up a gear or when life turns upside-down as it has during the past couple of months.
Read MoreI've been looking forward to sharing these images of my Lemon, Hazelnut & Rhubarb cake on the blog. I've had to wait as the cake was part of a shoot I did back in June for The Simple Things magazine.
Read MoreDuring half-term the kids and I made this cake. It was, until then, an untouched recipe in a well-used cook book.
Read MoreThe school holidays started this week. I've been working hard lately to meet many of my work deadlines early, so that I can spend time with the kids without being linked to my emails 24/7.
Read MoreOn Tuesday of this week Lily turned 10. A whole decade. To celebrate reaching double-figures I laid on an after-school afternoon tea for her and six close friends
Read MoreToday I am sharing this recipe for a Red Grapefruit-Syrup Loaf Cake. Although a visually plain cake, it hits-the-spot on the flavour front perfectly: buttery, melt-in-the-mouth sponge with a fresh citrus zing.
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