Every now and again I toy with decluttering. A room will be targetted and I am ruthless for about half an hour, which is as long as I can stay resolute. Any longer and I lose momentum. If I stick with half an hour, then anything surplus-to-requirement goes. Otherwise three […]
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Mini apple and custard pies, plus how to make pastry from scratch
This may seem like a double take for regular readers. Apple pies again so soon. Both Nickie and Carly asked about the recipe, so no time like the present. Oh and my eldest daughter says “Thank you” to them as it meant I made another batch of pies so soon […]
Read moreNot such a bad year
It’s the Harvest Festival at school this week. One of my favourite school events. Partly because the school troops down to the church to celebrate, which is a much better venue than the school hall. They’ve asked for non-perishable contributions this year for a local newly formed food bank. Just […]
Read moreNothing as nice as apple pie
I have to admit that my baking and crafting mojo has been low, if not missing, for the last couple of months. I’ve made a couple of victoria sponge cakes and the odd batch of welsh cakes, but that is about it. There has been a bit of unproductive knitting. […]
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Maker of pretty things, living a country life in a 275 year old cottage, UK
