I am typing this to the sound of rather loud drilling, for as I type our kitchen is currently being dismantled – well more than …
Pizza – Take Two
Oh where has the summer gone? It seems to have passed us by and it’s already starting to feel quite autumnal. As I type this …
Lemon & elderflower loaf cake
This is a recipe I spotted a couple of days ago as I was having a recipe sort-out. I am a terrible hoarder (as Mr …
Cheese & pesto whirls
I should probably start by saying the photo doesn’t do these rolls justice – they look burnt in these photos but they definitely weren’t! This …
Chilli chocolate cookies
Ah the summer holidays. The chance to relax, enjoy the sunshine (sometimes!) and catch up with friends you haven’t seen for a long time. We …
Almond and plum slice
Last year I made this yellow plum and vanilla jam and it has sat in the fridge ever since not being used! We are in …
Victoria sponge with crème patissière and gooseberry compote
We have a couple of gooseberry bushes in our garden. They’re not looking too good at the moment as unfortunately they were obviously very tasty …
Pistachio and elderflower cordial cake
Having made three litres of elderflower cordial which Mr Birdie refuses to drink (apparently it’s too flowery!) I was on the hunt for some cake …
Elderflower cordial
Hooray it is the summer holidays! I originally typed this post up at the beginning of the month but due to end of term craziness …
Campervan cake
A couple of months ago I was approached by one of the learning support assistants at school (the same lady I made this 3D Minion …