BBC Good Food Show Summer 2013 – My Grand Day Out!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Claire
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It was my birthday last week, and my completely wonderful husband bought me tickets to go to the BBC Good Food Show Summer at the NEC in Birmingham. I have never been to this show before, and to say I … Continue reading →

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Sticky Malt Loaf Recipe

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Claire
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My youngest son loves malt loaf – I am thinking of taking out shares in Soreen. There isn’t a flavour he doesn’t like, and he’s happy to have it plain, with butter, made into bread and butter pudding…you name it. … Continue reading →

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Celebration, Orlando – A Walt Disney World Town

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Claire

If you have ever seen The Truman Show, you may have a slight understanding of what it’s like in Celebration, Orlando. Celebration is a town developed and built by Disney, in 1996 and is now home to approximately 9,500 residents. … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World – Review and Tips

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Claire
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Day one of the Grand Family Holiday saw a glorious sunrise, and hot air balloons floating by. We had previously decided to have a leisurely day, and not exert ourselves too much after the night before. That said, after breakfast … Continue reading →

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Orlando and Walt Disney World Family Holiday – The Arrival

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Claire

Well, where can I begin in telling you about our amazing Orlando and Walt Disney World family holiday? Extended family holidays have become something of a tradition with us, and over the last few years this annual even has taken … Continue reading →

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Special Lemon Sponge Cake Recipe

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Claire
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Ooh, I have missed baking. Our two weeks in Orlando were amazing, but very tiring (more on that coming up), and it was lovely to relax in the kitchen with my mixing bowl today. I wanted to make something a … Continue reading →

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Pro Chef’s Knives – Top 5 for 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Claire
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As you may have gathered, I am something of a keen (though strictly amateur) cook, and I totally love my kitchen gadgets (my Panasonic bread maker and my Stoves ranger cooker are my new best friends). One thing sadly lacking … Continue reading →

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Meal Planning Monday – The Post Poorlyness Edition

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Claire

So, the Something house has been rife with illness, primarily with poor Mr taking an age to recover from his horrendous bout of tonsillitis. But he is on the mend and back to eating, so that means I can get … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Orange Pudding – Oh So Yummy Recipe!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Claire
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As part of our Sunday family dinner, tonight was my turn in the kitchen (I know, on Mother’s Day! Good job I love cooking) so I decided to rustle up a so-tasty-you-wouldn’t-believe-how-healthy-it-was chicken cacciatore. And since it was so healthy, … Continue reading →

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Homemade English Muffins – Recipe

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Claire
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So, after making crumpets a couple of weeks ago, I decided to try my hand at muffins. Not the big chocolatey/blueberry/lemon kind (although they are delicious) but the proper kind that I can have smothered in butter for breakfast. I … Continue reading →

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