First time we have taken the children to Tarr Steps in the middle of Exmoor. There is a clapper bridge that spans the River Barle, which is either prehistoric or medieval. There is a wonderful legend about the Devil building it and not allowing anyone to cross the bridge, until […]
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Baking with Lavender
Since tasting Lavender and Almond cake at the Lavender farm, I have been determined to try baking it at home. I cannot think of anything else that I have baked that is so naturally pretty. I love the little specks of lavender in the cake and, of course, it smells […]
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Cookie Castles
Following on from our recent castle visits, I wanted to help the children understand how the castles, that we saw, went from being fit for a king to dusty, old, broken walls. In a fun way, of course. I thought of using the wooden blocks to build a castle, but […]
Read moreI surrender
Ok, I surrender. It has taken me over four years, but I finally give in to the inevitable fact. Cakes at school cake sales only sell if they have an abundance of icing. Preferably with a sweet balanced on the top. I’ve tried the cakes that give a nod to […]
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