First we had Movember: men cultivating moustaches in November for charity to highlight men’s health issues. Then came Stoptober: a government-backed campaign to help people give up smoking in October. Now January has been rebranded by a charity set up… Read More ›
Roulades might have a reputation for being a bit tricky but really they are quickly and easily made from just a few ingredients. The key is to make sure you beat enough air into the eggs and sugar before adding whatever type… Read More ›
It’s the beginning of the year so everyone is still trying hard to be virtuous and healthy. Which means that the type of dessert I would normally take when invited to dinner is less welcome than at other times of… Read More ›
Last week we had a coffee morning at my son’s school and I was asked if I would like to turn up in my “professional” capacity, with cakes to sell. I have done a few cake sales now and I… Read More ›
Last week I did my first two “proper” cake sales, where I sold my homemade cakes on a stall as Lovinghomemade. I had no idea what to expect and was quite nervous as it’s a very different prospect, selling something… Read More ›
Finally I have my new house. Not that it is new by any stretch of the imagination: the first addition to the original cottage was done in Victorian times and I still have the original Victorian quarry tiles in the… Read More ›
It can be difficult having super fit and healthy friends sometimes! And as I was invited to dinner during Lent, meaning cakes, cookies and chocolate were off the menu (not mine, obviously), I needed to look a bit further afield… Read More ›
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