Fresh and Juicy
I love a heatwave. I mean, a heatwave in Britain where temperatures max out at 32 degrees C. I think I would struggle during a 40 odd...
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- Mar 23, 2020
- 3 min
Cookie Heaven
I must say, I have a massive sweet tooth. I don't want to stereotypically say that I attribute it to my Arab side, but honestly, do you...
- Jan 30, 2020
- 4 min
Load up the Freezer
There's something very productive about having a day off in the middle of the week. I have done lots of cleaning and plenty more planning...
- Dec 17, 2018
- 3 min
Liquid Warmth
It's very nearly the time of year most of us look forward to. I for one love Christmas. Not just Christmas day but I really do make the...
- Aug 28, 2018
- 2 min
Turn Around Bright Skies
I feel like Autumn is pretty much here. The weather is gloomy, a bit humid and rain is inevitable most days. Having said that, this...
- Aug 5, 2018
- 4 min
Shopping Locally
Being an independent business means that I will always prefer to support other independent businesses whenever I can. I think in some...
- Jun 29, 2018
- 2 min
Zesting Into Summer
My favourite time of the year is finally here!! Don't get me wrong, I love being cosy and having hygge but nothing, absolutely nothing...
- Jun 16, 2018
- 4 min
Buttery Biscuit Base
Sorry for the blog silence! I know I've mentioned the wedding in my last two posts but it really is taking over pretty much every spare...
- May 7, 2018
- 2 min
Let the Sunshine In
The weather has finally decided to behave itself and show some sun. Bring it on! It's really noticeable how much happier people are when...
- Apr 30, 2018
- 3 min
Nutterly Scrumptious
Since I started my 'bake from home' business, I've had quite a few orders for gluten-free tray bakes. Naturally, I gravitate towards...
- Mar 16, 2018
- 4 min
East Meets West - Dessert
There is an trans-Tasman contention over whether 'pavlova' is originally from Australia or New Zealand. We all know *cough* that the...
- Jan 31, 2018
- 3 min
Sweet and Savoury
People think I'm really weird. "Well, duh," you may be thinking. "That's because you are." Yes, we all have an element of the weird in...
- Jan 26, 2018
- 2 min
Keeping Warm the Fun Way
I am determined to make this winter about all things exciting and not lament for the sparkly happy times of Christmas. Early church...
- Jan 16, 2018
- 3 min
Family Traditions
The funny thing about getting married is that you take on family traditions as well as imposing your own. The great thing is that you get...
- Nov 26, 2017
- 2 min
Brunch Across the Nations
Is there anything nicer on a crisp, sunny winter's day than having a hot, strong cup of coffee in bed and gazing out of the window? Yes,...
- Nov 9, 2017
- 3 min
Childhood Memories
Have you ever looked back at old photos of yourself and thought "I don't remember that". I always do. To be fair, they are pictures of me...
- Nov 6, 2017
- 3 min
A Hug in a Mug
It feels like autumn lasted long enough to get Halloween out of the way and then: BAM! Hello winter! What makes it worse is that...
- Oct 6, 2017
- 4 min
The Sweet Life
I am very fortunate to enjoy what I do. I mean, I'm incredibly fortunate to be passionate about what I'm getting paid to do. There was a...
- Jul 12, 2017
- 3 min
Insta-Envy
My photography skills aren't great, I admit that. But, you know, I practice and I'm getting better. I'm not one of those people who waits...
- May 31, 2017
- 2 min
Cool as a Watermelon
Ok, so that's not technically the saying. But is there anything better on a hot day than biting into a cold, juicy watermelon? I don't...
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