Banana Nutella Filo Slices

Well, we did it.  We are back home to spring time in England after nearly two and a half years.   We wrapped up our time in Canada by embracing the daily yoyo-ing climatic extremes typical in the mountains at …

Gubbins Tray Bake

Unfortunately this post includes only approximate measurements, and in fact barely resembles a recipe I’m afraid, as it is the result of having a good clear our of the baking ingredient shelf and an effort to use up all those …

Peach Jello

Wibble wobble jello on a plate.  Always a hit with little people, particularly at birthday parties if I remember correctly.  This little recipe has no added sugar, just fruity goodness!  So give it a try for a snack time treat …

Banoffee Pie

I think we definitely all deserve a sweet treat to end the week!  Think back over your week and make a mental note of your achievements, your happy moments and people you are grateful for in your life.  Now take …

Quinoa and Peanut Protein Nuggets

These nuggets are an excellent source of protein, fibre and energy and therefore ideal packed lunch box fillers and morning or after school snack time treats.  You can feel guiltless offering these out!  And they are pretty tasty with your …

Celebration Cake

For my 100th post on this blog, I wanted to share with you my daughter’s 4th birthday cake. The cake recipe itself came from Peggy Porschen’s Pretty Party Cakes cook book, and was therefore nice and straightforward, and the design …

Birthday Party Bag Cookies

Today my little chica turns 4!  How on earth did that happen?! To celebrate, a party of bowling and pizza with her friends.  So what better to pop in their party bags than a bowling pin shaped cookie… Chocolate, of …

Raspberry and White Chocolate Blondies

To the benefit of those around me, I have a bit of a sweet tooth at the moment!  This recipe came from BBC Good Food Magazine and is just delightful morning, noon and night.  I have no amendments, tweaks or changes …

A Canadian Victoria Sandwich

Today my boyo turns 1 year old! And what better cake to celebrate than with a beautiful British Victoria Sandwich with a Canadian twist. I used delicious Magazine’s simple recipe for the sponge and added a classic Canadian PB&J filling… …

Vanilla Custard and Tart Raspberries

Homemade vanilla custard with whatever fruit we have kicking about is our new ‘go-to’ and most requested hot pudding. When your old faithfuls aren’t quite cutting it, give this one a try and you and your brood will not regret …