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Easter Chocolate Bark

Posted on March 26, 2016

Whether it’s a treat for the family or a homemade gift for friends, this chocolate bark is perfect this Easter. It is simple to make and tastes seriously yummy! Ingredients 3 x 200g bars milk chocolate 180g mini chocolate eggs 1 heaped … Continue reading →

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Spicy Chilli Bean Soup

Posted on March 19, 2016

Spicy chilli bean soup will warm you up on a cold afternoon. Ingredients 400g can mixed beans (drained and rinsed) 400g can of chopped tomatoes 600ml vegetable stock 1 garlic clove (crushed) 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp mild (or hot … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2016

This month’s Home Bake Box celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with 3 themed bakes.  I’ve lived in the UK for the past 20 years and I still get homesick on St. Patrick’s Day. I remember going to mass followed by watching … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins and Banana Loaf

Posted on March 13, 2016

This morning I caught the baking bug and I just had to use up my ripe bananas.  I love Mary Berry’s recipes so I decided to bake her chocolate chip banana muffins and her banana loaf. Yummy! ♥ Chocolate Chip Banana … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb With Rosemary and Garlic

Posted on March 11, 2016

Lamb is succulent and tender when it is slow cooked in a slow cooker. You will love the melt-in-the-mouth meat that falls off the bone. My recipe is incredibly easy and you can sit back, relax and let the slow cooker do all the … Continue reading →

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Home Pampering – My Lush Haul

Posted on March 5, 2016

Taking time out to pamper yourself can feel like an indulgence but it shouldn’t be a luxury, it’s really important to look after yourself. Lush is one of my favourite stores – the intermingling gorgeous scents permeate the air, welcoming me … Continue reading →

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Knitting for beginners

Posted on February 28, 2016

Yesterday I attended Stitch & Story’s beginners’ knitting workshop hosted at the Harris + Hoole coffee shop on Cannon Street London. It was a two-hour session dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of knitting. Suitable for beginners, the session aimed to … Continue reading →

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Homemade Indulgent Chocolate Truffles

Posted on February 26, 2016

I love Heston Blumenthal’s simple chocolate truffle recipe. The chocolate truffles are an indulgent treat but be warned they are insanely addictive. Ingredients 300ml double cream 300g dark chocolate, chopped (minimum 65% cocoa solids) 1 tsp salt Cocoa powder Method Place the … Continue reading →

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Hearty Chicken and Chorizo Broth

Posted on February 19, 2016

I watched James Martin make this hearty chicken and chorizo broth on his programme Home Comforts and I knew I had to try it!  There’s something comforting about a warm bowl of broth on a cold day; it nourishes the … Continue reading →

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Home Bake Box subscription

Posted on February 16, 2016

Home Bake Box is a fun baking subscription box, I like that I get to try something new every month and develop my baking skills. January’s bake box had 3 complete baking kits (recipe cards and all the ingredients except … Continue reading →

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