Last week Lily turned eleven. She's growing up fast. She loves clothes, bath bombs, board games, colourful stationery, her new i-pod, reading books. She likes cooking, playing her violin and she has an in-depth knowledge of world flags.

CARROT CAKE

During half-term the kids and I made this cake. It was, until then, an untouched recipe in a well-used cook book.

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BLOOD ORANGE & ROSEMARY TART

We did have a party marked for this weekend just gone - and I'm not talking about one of the many kid's parties that seem to be shaping our weekends at the moment - no, this was a birthday party of a friend of ours.

Recipes, SweetLouise Gorrod25 January 2016blood orange and rosemary tart, seasonal, recipe, sweet, love bake nourish, amber rose, friends, januaryComment

APPLE, ALMOND & BUCKWHEAT MUFFINS

It has been two months since I last wrote a post - that has to be the longest post break since I started writing this blog. Life is generally getting busier and finding the time to create and write posts isn't as easy as it once was.

Recipes, SweetLouise Gorrod20 October 2015apple, almond, buckwheat, muffins, breakfast, snacks, healthy, recipe, Green Kitchen StoriesComment

BLUEBERRY, BLACKCURRENT, KIWI & BASIL SMOOTHIE

The house is unusually quiet (and tidy) this week as my two little people are enjoying a five day stretch at nanny and grandads: days of sandy beaches and having both ice creams and hot chocolate with marshmallows in the same afternoon - no questions asked.

Recipes, SweetLouise Gorrod6 August 2015blueberry, blackcurrant, kiwi, basil, smoothie, snack, drink, breakfast, healthy, summer, seasonalComment

COURGETTE & CHOCOLATE CHIP LOAF CAKE

The 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.

WHITE CHOCOLATE & MASCARPONE TARTS

A few weeks ago I posted my recipe for Parmesan & Poppy Seed Shortbread that was featured in last month's issue of The Simple Things. Today I am sharing the second recipe from the feature, incase you missed it when it was in print.

Recipes, SweetLouise Gorrod9 July 2015white chocolate and mascarpone tarts, recipe, sweet, snack, cocktails, summer, food, gatherings, midsummerComment

BREAKFAST MUFFINS

When I'm being really organised I like to prep a little something for a few tasty and healthy mid week breakfasts. I can't skip breakfast: I wake ready for food.

Recipes, SweetLouise Gorrod25 June 2015breakfast, muffins, healthy, blueberries, recipe, sweet, renee kempsComment

RED GRAPEFRUIT-SYRUP LOAF CAKE

Today 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.

Recipes, SweetLouise Gorrod24 February 2015Red grapefruit-syrup loaf cake, cake, citrus, recipeComment

GIN THYME LEMONADE

After a long and busy week, Friday is finally here. With this in mind I thought I'd share a quick recipe with you; one that's the perfect way to end a busy week and see in the weekend.

Recipes, SweetLouise Gorrod30 January 2015drink, gin, lemonade, recipe, thymeComment

SET 'CHEESECAKE' WITH PLUM COMPOTE

I love nothing more than hosting a small informal gathering; inviting friends to my home to share a home-cooked meal together.

MINCE PIES

Mince pies are my festive weakness. I have a strict rule that mince pies must only be eaten in the month of December.

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