Birthday Cakes.

On Saturday I celebrated my birthday (21 and a few months – if you’re asking).  I had a lovely day, my husband spoilt me suitably, lunch out, cinema (Life of Pi) finishing off with a Chinese takeaway in the evening. My birthday was also marked by having not one, but two cakes.  Matthew decided he … Continue reading →

Preserves

My mum was very good at the frugal lifestyle, she liked nothing better than a bargain or getting something for free.  At this time of year there was usually a preserving pan of something being made into a jam, jelly or chutney.  To me the process seemed to take an age as the fruit would … Continue reading →