To play or not to play? that is the question!

Just the other day I found myself sitting on a swing in the park, leisurely enjoying the company of one of my best friends while my 4 year old sat playing the train driver on an imaginary trip to the beach and my 8 month old baby boy giggled joyfully at being pushed...

Perfect Projects? by andrew southwood

I’ve taken on my fair share of DIY projects, some more successful than others – but no major calamities… yet! However, since I impulse bought a few days ago, literally ‘a lorry load’ of materials for my latest venture, I have to admit I am now getting a bit...

Chocolate Birthday Cake

We are celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday with this delicious recipe! Ingredients: The sponge 6 egg yolks 2 eggs 115g/4 oz caster sugar 55g/2 oz plain flour 25g/1 oz cocoa powder 55g/2 oz melted butter The topping and filling 600ml/1 pint double cream 450g/1...

Rosé Sangria Spritz

 INGREDIENTS 1 bottle rosé wine, chilled 75ml Grand Marnier 500ml fizzy water, chilled 1 nectarine, stoned and sliced 6 strawberries, hulled and quartered Ice Mix the wine, Grand Marnier and fizzy water in a jug. Divide the fruit between the glasses (either wine...