Cake, kids & exercise
This recipe for Double Chocolate Pecan Blondies caught my eye and I had to make them. I could not fight it. It's very easy to make and doesn't need a mixer. Yay The recipe is from 'All Things Sweet' by Rachel Allen. I love her baking recipes, and they have never failed me. I made… Continue reading Double Chocolate Pecan Blondies
I got the GBBO monthly planner for 2017 and each month has a recipe. The cookies were the recipe from back in January, I actually made them in January but never got round to sharing. They are delicious, the type of cookie that one is never enough. I will definitely make them again (and again)… Continue reading Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ok, if you think 2018, is going to be your year to get fitter or more active, you might want to read on. I bought a Fitbit charge 2 last year and it is without a doubt, my best purchase of 2017. I will admit, I fought buying one for a while. I didn't want… Continue reading Fitbit Love
This recipe is from a book called 'The Mixing Bowl' and a lady called Mary Healy used to make them for her children and grandchildren. The book was published a few years ago and it's a wonderful collection of recipes from residents or clients connected to Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services. Each recipe has… Continue reading Oatmeal Cookies from The Mixing Bowl
In 2016, we went to the Panto in the Helix on December 31st. It was a lovely day to go, as the cast did a fake countdown and sang 'auld lang syne'. That was the first year that my kids even knew what New Years Eve was! Anyway, I bought some sparklers for later that… Continue reading NYE with kids
Chilli is a big hit here and such a handy dinner. If there are leftovers, we have it with chips or a baked potato on day 2. My kids refuse to eat kidney beans. I have learnt not to bother - I mainly use chickpeas as they seem to work really well in this… Continue reading Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne
Tried and tested, again and again. I have baked these hundreds of times over the years. It's a classic recipe, that I got years ago & is super easy. The recipe uses the all-in-one method, so basically bung everything in the mixer and let it do the work. Happy days. Ingredients: 125 g butter at… Continue reading Vanilla Cupcakes
I went old school with this recipe, quite literally using my old school book 'All About Home Economics'. I got rid of all my school books bar this one and have used it regularly since leaving school, way back when..... Let's just say many years ago. Recipe and cakemum tips below. Ingredients: 100 g margarine… Continue reading Victoria Sandwich
I should call them Oreo overload. Oreo's in the cupcake, in the icing and on top. I got the recipe from the goodfood channel website years ago and have made them a good few times. I did change the icing, their recipe used a cream cheese Oreo frosting. I opted for a buttercream Oreo topping,… Continue reading Oreo Cupcakes
I love dulce de leche, it's basically caramel in a tin. I became a fan (many) years ago when backpacking in South America and the love affair has grown. Back then, we ate it on fresh bread rolls for breakfast. Carbs and sugar heaven 😉 This recipe is by Rachel Allen, I do like her… Continue reading Dulce de Leche Cake
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