Mike had a busy day today. As well as sorting the twins’ bedroom in preparation for decorating within the whole 11 days we have left until Baby #13 arrives, tag-teaming me in dealing with the kids and watching the rugby, he also made a delicious Valentine Marble Cake just for me. Yes, I… Read More
Here is a traditional, warm, comforting pudding which is perfect for the cold winter days. Ingredients: 12oz plain flour 6oz suet 3oz sugar 4oz currants 8oz milk 1tbsp butter Method: Put all dry ingredients into a bowl and stir thoroughly. Add milk and bring ingredients together to make a… Read More
2012 has been extremely disappointing in respect of the weather. You would think that by mid-June we should be sipping Pimms in the sunshine, bunging the charcoal on the BBQ and picnicking the weekends away. But no. There has been rain, rain and more rain. Yet I remain optimistic that we will have… Read More
Galaktoboureko is a Greek recipe which when translated, means “Milk Pie”. It’s not actually just milk in the centre but a custard, which is fortunate as milk would spill and then you’d cry even though that wouldn’t be any use. It’s a dessert and a little goes a long way. Of course, that would also… Read More
Here is a recipe so easy, so simple, so basic, that anyone can make it. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons plain flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips/mini marshmallows/chopped nuts/cherries/anything else you fancy throwing in (optional) drop of vanilla extract 1 large… Read More