Category Archives: Food

I made bread

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Having watched the Great British Bake Off for a few years I decided it was about time I learnt to make bread.  I have tried in the past  and produced the odd brick, even the pre-mixed packets haven’t really worked … Continue reading →

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September Foodie Penpals

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

The end of another month and another parcel from a Foodie Penpal. This month I was assigned Anna and Jamie at Manchester Foodies and I am pleased to see they enjoyed their parcel which had a loose Italian theme. My … Continue reading →

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50th Wedding Anniversary Cake

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I am quite chuffed with myself at how the cake I have made for my parent’s 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary has turned out.  I am no cake decorator and have had many a run in with a piping bag which … Continue reading →

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Foodie Penpal Parcel One

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

I have a real weakness for a parcel, I adore receiving them.  In fact the actual receiving of the parcel is often more exciting than the contents which is why I love internet shopping.  I also like eating, well who … Continue reading →

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More jam from the plot

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

It’s funny how the smallest achievement can give you a huge sense of satisfaction and bring a smile to your face.  Making four jars of strawberry jams was one of those achievements. This is the second lot of jam this … Continue reading →

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I’ve made jam….

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

… I know it’s not that revolutionary but for me it is a huge achievement.  My track record on preserves in recent years has been disastrous.  There was the marmalade which burnt and had black bits in it and last … Continue reading →

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Watercolour Challenge – No 6

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

I have just finished my third term of Botanical Art.  This term I have concentrated on a more complicated picture and trying to conquer my fear of watercolour paint.  The plums were fairly easy to complete but the leaves were … Continue reading →

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Glut of Strawberries? – Heres the answer!!

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

I feel an overwhelming urge to share with you my Pavlova success.  I could pretend that I was suffering from a strawberry glut just as Anna at Greentapestry is but no one who knows me would believe me as they … Continue reading →

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Too much cocoa for my pedestrian tastes

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

To date I have been rather purist about my blog keeping it very much focussed on gardening but I have to admit that I have given in to the temptation of chocolate – I know it is a disgrace! I … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter – have some cake!

Posted on April 3, 2010 by

Happy Easter everyone.  Thought you might like a slice of the Simnel Cake I made, sorry should have taken a photo before we tucked into it but we just couldn’t help ourselves.  For those of you who haven’t heard of … Continue reading →

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