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Easy Summer Strawberry Shortbread Recipe

Katie — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:07:19 +0000

There’s something undeniably delightful about the combination of buttery shortbread and sweet, juicy strawberries. In this recipe, we’re bringing those two favourites together in the form of Strawberry Shortbread Biscuits—a simple yet indulgent treat that’s perfect for summer gatherings, afternoon tea, watching Wimbledon or just a cozy moment to yourself. With tender, crumbly biscuits layered […]

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Strawberries & Cream Ice Lolly Recipe

Katie — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:31:29 +0000

Cool Down This Summer with Homemade Strawberries & Cream Ice Lollies When the weather heats up, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as a homemade ice lolly to cool you down. Whether you’re looking for a healthy summer treat for the kids or a more grown-up, boozy version, these easy ice lolly recipes will hit the […]

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How to Sterilise Glass Jars and Bottles for Homemade Jams, Chutneys, and Cordials

Katie — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:30:36 +0000

How to Sterilise Glass Jars and Bottles for Jams, Chutneys, and Cordials If you’re planning to make homemade jams, chutneys, or cordials, one of the most important steps—before you even start chopping fruit—is sterilising your jars and bottles. This essential step ensures your delicious creations stay fresh, safe to eat, and free from unwanted bacteria […]

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🎉 15 Top Tips on how to plan and host a Stress-Free Kids’ Party

Katie — Thu, 08 May 2025 10:24:50 +0000

15 Top Tips for a Stress-Free & Successful Kids’ Party: The Ultimate Guide Hosting a children’s party can be an exciting and joyful experience, but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. These top tips for hosting a stress free and successful kids party will help Between picking the theme, organising food, and making […]

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🎉 Top 10 Kids Party Food Ideas for Ages 3–8: Fun, Easy & Crowd-Pleasing!

Katie — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:39:14 +0000

🎉 Top 10 Kids Party Food Ideas for Ages 3–8: Fun, Easy & Crowd-Pleasing! Planning a kids’ birthday party can be exciting—but let’s be truthful, it can also be a bit overwhelming, especially when it comes to the food. If you’re looking for easy kid’s party food ideas that will make little guests smile and […]

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Easter Mini Egg Tiffin Recipe

Katie — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:02:22 +0000

Easter Mini Egg and Raisin Tiffin Recipe My Easter Tiffin recipe is a brilliant and simple, no bake Easter recipe that is totally delicous and a great activity to do with the kids. This version of an Easter Tiffin includes Mini Eggs, as well as raisins and is sure to satisfy the cravings of any […]

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Top Easter Holiday Activities for Families

Katie — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:20:13 +0000

Easter has always been a really special time in our family. I think of it like Christmas in terms of getting the family together, but without the stress and pressure! With the school Easter holidays about to start, and Easter approaching, we thought we would share some of our favourite Easter holiday activities ideas to […]

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It’s Spooky Time! – Fun Halloween Activities

Katie — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:22:45 +0000

It’s Spooky Time! Halloween is creeping up on us and all the little goblins, witches, and ghouls will be coming out to scare and spook us. It is a great fun time of year for family activities and we have put togther some ideas and inspiration for having a great Halloween. Pumpkin Picking Instead of […]

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What does my child need to take to university?

Katie — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:56:17 +0000

With the A’level results published and students heading off to University or College, it is a real time of mixed emotions for everyone, parents and students alike. Excitement but also nervousness and uncertainty. It doesn’t matter whether you are a seasoned pro or a newbie, the question of what Students should take to university is […]

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Mary Berry’s Honeycomb Rocky Road Recipe

Katie — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:47:06 +0000

Mary Berry’s Honeycomb Rocky Road Recipe This no-bake rocky road recipe from The Queen of Baking, Mary Berry, is made extra special by the addition of Crunchie honeycomb pieces. The ultimate fridge cake and perfect for a group gatherings as a dessert. I absolutely love this recipe and it is my new “go to” dessert […]

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Greek Style Lemon and Rosemary Potato Recipe

Katie — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:09:42 +0000

We love potatoes in our family and having just spent holidays in Greece, with the family, I decided to try and recreate the amazingly delicious potatoes that we had over there. This family friendly potato recipe is really easy and perfect for the summer, or just for bringing a bit of sunshine. The potatoes are […]

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Rhubarb Crumble Cake Recipe

Katie — Wed, 08 May 2024 12:05:27 +0000

As spring has at last decided to put in an appearance and we eagerly anticipate the warmth of summer, there is no better way to perfectly captures the essence of the season than by baking a Rhubarb Crumble Cake. This cake is a harmonious blend of tangy rhubarb, sweet cake, and crunchy crumble, making it […]

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Foolproof Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Katie — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:43:57 +0000

Being from Yorkshire, Yorkshire puddings have always been an essential part of any roast dinner and even though I used to feel they should only be served with Roast Beef, my family had other ideas! Creating perfect fluffy, well risen Yorkshire puddings can be a challenge however I have always found that this recipe works […]

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Chocolate Fudge Easter Cupcakes

Katie — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:17:20 +0000

Delicous chocolatey Easter treats. Perfect for baking with the kids. Cupcake Ingredients 140g soft butter 140g golden caster sugar 3 medium eggs 100g self-raising flour 25g cocoa, sifted Cupcake Cases For the frosting 85g Milk chocolate broken 85g soft butter 140g icing sugar, sifted 2 35g/1½oz packs white chocolate Maltesers, mini foil-wrapped chocolate eggs, Mini Eggs or other Easter […]

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Easy Bakewell Cake Recipe

Katie — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:21:11 +0000

This recipe is one of my go to, favourite cake recipes. It is perfect for tea time or as a delicious dessert, served with cream after a Sunday roast. It is always a huge hit with the family. It is really easy to make, as it just a case of throwing all the ingredients (except […]

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