A L starts school this September this has been out last summer to holiday before the price hike that comes with school holidays. Next year we could be simply pitching up in the Peak District with our trusty Vango tent for sleeping and a […]
November has been full of lots of great food & friends. All months should be like this. Make – Christmas Puddings & Firework Biscuits November is the month of rapid changes in weather, from the warmth of autumn to the chills of winter and there […]
Make – Jewelled Kheer to celebrate Diwali In pre-school LB has been learning about Diwali. I knew it was highly likely she’d make a diva lamp and sweets in school so decided we could make something different at home. Given I already had the ingredients […]
December – the month of all things festive and treats. Make – Christmas Pudding Playdough Ever since I discovered how easy it is to make playdough there is no going back. Especially when my kitchen cupboards are full of flavours and colours to make the […]
At Christmas it has been a bit of a tradition for Hubs & I to exchange foodie experiences as gifts. Previous ones include River Cottage, Seasoned and Northcote. Christmas 2015 I was rather shocked to open my gift from Hubs to find a reservation for […]
Since LB arrived it has turned our life on its head. I remember as newlyweds not being phased by getting home at 5, 6ish then starting cooking dinner from scratch. Something like a lasagna. How. on. earth… We’re back in the swing of cooking from […]
LB’s first official holiday was with my family to Center Parcs when she was a wee 3 months old. This June was the turn for our first family holiday as a three. Our holidays have changed a bit over the years, less of the roughing […]