Halloween never used to be this much of a ‘thing’ when I was a kid. Costumes were made out of whatever you had lying around the house, rather than pre-bought from your local supermarket. I remember on more than one occasion wearing a witch’s cape made out of a bin...
I mentioned homemade popcorn in my kids’ summer to-do list post as one of 50 simple things to enjoy this summer. A few friends have told me they’ve never made it before and asked what they need to do. It’s so simple, I promise, and great fun too. The key is getting...
Yep, I am the mum who thought baking with three kids of five and under with no other adults present would be a good idea. My eldest two had an argument mid-way through, baby knocked over a bag of flour, and it took us, or rather me, 45 minutes to clear...
A few months ago I posted a recipe to my peanut butter and chocolate tray bake. It’s so easy to make, but tastes amazing, even if I do say so myself. When Little E turned 5 last month, she wanted a Frozen-themed birthday party. Like most girls her age, she is...
If you’re on a diet or healthy eating, then look away now! There is nothing redeeming about these chocolate and peanut butter squares. But they are incredible, even if I do say so myself. In fact, I don’t need to say that myself because everyone I have made them for adores them,...
I love pizza. It’s my favourite food in the world. Ever. My dessert island meal. When Cardiff Daddy and I went on honeymoon to Italy, I ate pizza pretty much every day. I came home about half a stone heavier, but the pizzas were so amazing, it was worth it....
My little ones love cooking. Yes, it’s messy, and at times a little stressful. In fact, more than once, attempts to cook in my house have ended in tears (and not just from my children!) and the floor needing a good mop. It’s worth it though, as they look so...
The latest obsession in our house is fruit cocktails after Little Miss E saw a picture of one in a book and asked if we could make them. We had this one for dessert tonight – mango, kiwi, grapes, blueberries and strawberries with a lovely dollop of ice cream...