You can’t beat the smell of a fresh Christmas tree! Hand-picked from hundreds of other trees by your own fair eye, you size up the tree and imagine it placed in your home. Not…
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Christmas decorating can be super fun, especially if you make your own decorations. This year I wanted to make a statement Christmas wreath for the front door using fresh flowers that was both simple…
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This rich chocolatey truffle cake makes the perfect Christmas table centrepiece. The intricate chocolate trees are surprisingly easy to make and stand out beautifully against the white frosting. A Christmas take on chocolate cake…
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At Christmastime I love to settle down for the evening under a cosy blanket by the fire to watch classic Christmas movies. I know everyone has their particular favourites but I thought I’d share…
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‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year’ and there are plenty of catchy tunes that emphasise it. Christmas is a time of joy and cheer, of giving and loving and importantly; having fun!…
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I made these biscuits for an afternoon tea at a Hen Do. They are quick and easy to make, taste delicious and go perfectly with a cup of tea. I chose to use teapot…
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Last winter I planned a surprise visit to Edinburgh for Pete’s birthday! It’s such a beautiful, historic City with so much to see and do. I have fond memories of visiting there as a…
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A perfect autumn treat is apple and raspberry crumble with a hint of cinnamon. It’s quick and easy to prepare, is a family classic and goes perfectly with vanilla ice cream. Ingredients (serves 4):…
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Fancy a cup of tea and a slice of cake? Or maybe you want to treat yourself to a scrummy breakfast or a fancy lunch. If you’re in Southampton, you’re hungry and you want…
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Brescia is a town in the north of Italy, perfect positioned for a visit when travelling between Milan and Verona. The best things about Brescia for us were that it’s both a beautiful town…