It seems that in the past few years each summer has been getting hotter with even longer heatwaves, but it might be that a summer with children or being pregnant just makes you more aware of it. A few weeks ago, the Met Office reported that the temperature had reached 33.9 degrees Celsius, making it not only the hottest day of the year so far, but also the hottest June day since 1976! With hundreds of Brits racing to the…
I’m a big big fan of Bara Brith. My husband and I practically lived off of it after the birth of our newborn son when our brother visiting from Wales first introduced it to us. Even my sister who hates dried fruit eats it. I didn’t know the recipe so after much research I found this the easiest and most simple version to make. This recipe was taken from the following website: http://www.mydish.co.uk/recipe/7614/bara-brith-traditional-welsh-fruit-loaf Bara Brith (Welsh Fruit Loaf) INGREDIENTS Mixed Spice…
If you’re a fan of bananas and chocolate then these are the muffins for you. Admittedly, they aren’t the easiest cakes to make and you won’t always have the ingredients on hand, but I promise that the results will be worth it. I have made them many times and people are always full of praise when they taste these tempting treats. Enjoy! This recipe was taken from the cookbook 1001 cupcakes cookies & other tempting treats. Ingredients 225g/ 8oz plain…
All ready and out the house early which is an unusual thing for me as there is usually a nappy or outfit change or an “I need feeding this minute” moment. I check the time again I’m so nervous, not sure why, it isn’t my first visit to the ark*, but it is my first one alone. I get there 10 minutes early and go to the waiting area. I’m kept waiting for what seems like a lifetime but in reality was no…