If Santa asked, which I know he won’t, I’d like to be a super hero. Just for one day. Can you wrap that under the tree? Probably not. What would my magical powers be?
Lemon & Courgette Cupcakes
September 8, 2011 13 Comments
Back to school. Three harmless words. Together, however, their alliance packs quite a punch. I know the holidays can be hard for some. Working mothers have to fund potentially expensive childcare or face being penalised for their absence. SAHMs with small children are faced with endless hours of organised play which can be exhausting as well […]
Chocolate and Strawberry Layer Cake
July 18, 2011 20 Comments
Summer Tea Parties Summer’s here. Don’t tell the English weather though. As soon as it hears the rain will come. It’s like “hello July, hello torrential rain.” So let’s talk hush hush. I’ve got some great ideas for a summer’s day afternoon tea party. It’s the high-class picnic and all the better for it.
Rhubarb Polenta Cake
March 3, 2011 15 Comments
I am going to sound like one of “those” mums. You know who you are. Organised. Believe me I am not. The best way to sum me up is “the mum who never has the permission slip signed until the morning of the trip.” My kids are always having to drag me in to the school […]
Very Posh Chocolate Cupcake Display
February 3, 2011 18 Comments
When my eldest daughter started at her sixth form college, after years of private school, she got labelled “posh”. For one thing she said “prep” instead of “homework”. Posh kids say “mummy I haven’t got any prep tonight.” Apparently. I bought her one of those old school badges you can get in novelty shops that […]
