Food · Just For Fun · Life

Amaretto Cupcakes (Sponsored Post)


The other day I got an email asking if I wanted to do some more baking. I'm never one to turn down cake - especially not the chance to try something new - so I said yes please and immediately went about finding a new recipe to try on the BakingMad.com website. Now I had… Continue reading Amaretto Cupcakes (Sponsored Post)

75 Book Challenge · Books · Life

October Reading Plan


October. How is it already October?! Suddenly there doesn't seem all that long left until 31st December for me to read all the books I need to hit my 75 book target. Eeek! The books I started last month and need to finish this month are: Canal Dreams by Iain Banks The Art of Racing… Continue reading October Reading Plan

75 Book Challenge · Books · Life · Reviews · What Are You Reading?

September Reading Summary


September has been a busy month, what with Caius being away working and sailing and Tori starting school (and Arthur starting pre-school) so it is a small miracle I have read anything at all! But read (and listen) I have and here is what I managed: The Desert Spear (Demon Cycle #2) by Peter V.… Continue reading September Reading Summary

Food · Great Bloggers Bake Off · Life

Great Blogger’s Bake Off Week #5 – Summer Biscuit Tower


This week I very nearly didn't make the deadline. Life took over and suddenly it was Sunday and I hadn't touched a baking tray. Not only that but it was a Sunday where I needed to take Tori to a birthday party therefore couldn't spend the day pottering about the kitchen. Cue a bit of… Continue reading Great Blogger’s Bake Off Week #5 – Summer Biscuit Tower

Life

Getting Back To Normal


In the chaos of moving house and then starting term, we haven't been out and about as much as normal, but now we have settled down and Tori is getting used to the school routine we are getting back into it. The other day we made the most of a gap between rain showers and… Continue reading Getting Back To Normal