I’m getting really excited now Halloween is only just around the corner, particularly as the boys are on half term now so we can prepare together. I’m planing a bit of spooky baking and we have some little pumpkin craft kits to keep the boys amused too. Today though, I abandoned my own blog and […]
Seasonal
Win a Swizzels Matlow Halloween Treat Selection
With Halloween fast approaching I’m turning my mind to treats this week and as luck would have it the lovely folks at Swizzels Matlow, purveyors of all things sweet and chewy, have been in touch about their bumper bags of goodies which are just perfect for appeasing those trick or treaters when the come knocking. […]
Favourite Halloween Crafts from Red Ted Art
I’ve got a fab guest post today from Maggy who you’ll normally find sticking and painting up a storm over at Red Ted Art. We were a little slow to “embrace” Halloween in our house. As a new mum, I was all into not giving my kids sweets and only being healthy. My son didn’t […]
Share your #HalloweenTips at Matalan’s twitter party and win vouchers
I’m a big fan of Halloween. Now the boys are a bit older it’s such fun entering into the spooky spirit and it’s never too early to get started. I’m cohosting a twitter party tomorrow, Wednesday 25th Sept between 1pm-2pm, with @Matalan and some other equally enthusiastic bloggers to share tips for making this Halloween […]
Easy Hot Cross Brioche – you’ll love this epic Easter breakfast
Today – Hot Cross Brioche, a great easter breakfast. I love a hot cross bun and I’m a big fan of brioche. In the run up to Easter it occurred to me that the combination of the two would make a great breakfast so I put together a shop bought brioche mix (I used Francine […]
Irresistible Simnel Cupcakes with a Marzipan Surprise
Today – Recipe for Simnel cupcakes (based on the traditional Easter cake). Mini simnel cakes with a hidden marzipan ball in the center and almond buttercream. Simnel cakes are traditionally light fruit cakes made at Easter. Decorate with a marzipan top and 12 marzipan balls to represent the 11 faithful apostles and Jesus. I wanted an […]