You know you’re growing up when you’re able to afford a cleaner. It’s one of the biggest luxuries and my cleaner has been exceptionally tolerant of my behaviour. When she first arrived, a year ago, I got a note from the agency saying … Continue reading
A friend of mine was recently recounting her baking woes. It was the charity baking morning in her office and she was instructed to make biscotti. Armed with her ingredients she set to work, disregarding the need for scales or measuring … Continue reading
I was recently described as a ‘Little Treasure.’ Whilst the ‘little’ part is true (at 5ft 3 and 36 size shoe, I’m verging on hobbit), unfortunately I’m far from being a treasure…. punchy, direct and with a mild form of … Continue reading
‘I love your bananas Auntie Claudie.’ A prized compliment from my two year old nephew Xander, but unfortunately given about the only thing I hadn’t cooked. Luckily, there was Hector, Xander’s brother, who seemed to appreciate my Banana Butterscotch pudding … Continue reading
Chocolate + caramel + salt + a bit more chocolate = Heaven. Previously considered an odd combination but now generally believed to be a match made in heaven, these chocolates not only look fairly professional but taste better than your … Continue reading
