My in-laws arrive today and I have been rushing about today getting everything ready for their arrival. I’ve put up the Christmas tree, baked a batch of cup cakes and on a last minute whim, I whipped up some Christmas Florentine Cookies. We’re going out tonight for dinner so I think one of my cup […]
It’s been a week or 2 since I’ve had a chance to add any DIY refashions to my “to do list” which is growing rapidly. I keep meaning to pick up some pieces in the charity shop to refashion, but I come back with some other fabulous item I’ve spied! This week, I was in […]
Now we’re into December (where has this year gone??) it’s probably time to start thinking about what we want to do or achieve in 2013, be it travel, family, work or play, so I’m thinking of a few ideas before the 31st so I get a bit of a head start in planning a few […]
I made ice cream woo hoo! Then I ate too much… so very little restraint on my part, but it was so lovely and it’s been a long time since I’ve had ice cream, I went a bit mad! I had a base recipe for ice cream and made a few adjustments and I am […]
I remained on my “Greek Style” menu and tried my hand at the Moussaka. As it was my first attempt I’m still in the process of perfecting the spice mix, but this worked really well, I might opt to add a little red wine to it next time. But you can taste your lentil mix […]
I’ve had a pack of Arborio rice for a while now and thought it was time to make good use of it. I’m not usually a risotto fan, but this dish is so tasty and packed full of flavour (and is now on my recipe list for when the in-laws visit next). This recipe will […]