Jun 25, 20203 minFresh and JuicyI 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...
Mar 23, 20203 minCookie HeavenI 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, 20204 minLoad up the FreezerThere'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, 20183 minLiquid WarmthIt'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, 20182 minTurn Around Bright SkiesI 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, 20184 minShopping LocallyBeing an independent business means that I will always prefer to support other independent businesses whenever I can. I think in some...
Jun 29, 20182 minZesting Into SummerMy 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, 20184 minButtery Biscuit BaseSorry 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, 20182 minLet the Sunshine InThe 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, 20183 minNutterly ScrumptiousSince 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, 20184 minEast Meets West - DessertThere is an trans-Tasman contention over whether 'pavlova' is originally from Australia or New Zealand. We all know *cough* that the...
Jan 31, 20183 minSweet and SavouryPeople 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, 20182 minKeeping Warm the Fun WayI am determined to make this winter about all things exciting and not lament for the sparkly happy times of Christmas. Early church...
Jan 16, 20183 minFamily TraditionsThe 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, 20172 minBrunch Across the NationsIs 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, 20173 minChildhood MemoriesHave 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, 20173 minA Hug in a MugIt 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, 20174 minThe Sweet LifeI 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, 20173 minInsta-EnvyMy 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, 20172 minCool as a WatermelonOk, 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...