The growing season began in March, I was so keen I started in February, deciding initially to start with a few pots (next year I hope to progress to raised beds and then a small greenhouse).  So far we’ve harvested (with mixed success) lettuce, chives, parsley, strawberries, rosemary and basil.
Lettuce
I used wooden trough and sowed [...]

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I love walnut bread, but at £1.19 for a small loaf it’s pretty expensive and I therefore have to ensure that when I do splurge I use every morsel….and because it’s yummy and I can’t bear to leave a crumb!
1. Simply sliced and eaten with quality butter, I like Lurpack.
2. Toasted with a [...]

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In a recent post I suggested that the popular entrepreneurial venture of a lemonade stand was a good activity that was free, yes, I know the lemons and sugar will cost but you will make that back when you sell the lemonade!
Here’s a recipe I found (Juliet Moxley book again!), I haven’t tried this recipe [...]

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A while ago I was approached by a McCain representative offering me FREE samples of their new gourmet range, not one to say no to free food, I accepted.
We tried three varieties from their gourmet range, to be honest, although I accepted (free food!) I was pretty sceptical. I don’t usually buy these type [...]

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Today was a busy day, first I started a new work at home job, then this afternoon I helped a friend with her wedding invitations.
Erin enjoyed some ‘Daddy Time’. Together they produced these white chocolate crispy cakes

(I’m not quite sure if the spring onion in the background is for garnish?!?!)
I was informed [...]

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How to Make Paint
Halloween Sweet Treats
Chocolate Fondue
Make Edible Kiddie Gunge

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