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Minted Scallops with Mixed Vegetables & Buttery Mash #CoolCookery
One of the biggest changes of recent years in our house is how we use our freezer. It used to be the area of the kitchen that was the most empty – We had Ice-cream, frozen pies, the obligatory chicken...
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Vegetarian Spring Rolls – #JLCook
I’m a big lover of Chinese Food but don’t often get round to making it from scratch. My ultimate in a lazy night is a Hot & Sour Soup with a portion of prawn crackers to dip in. Can’t say I’m not...
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Minion Birthday Cake & Party – Bake of the Week
Well, its a bit of a different Bake of the Week from me this week. I hadn’t realised how long it had been since I did a properly decorated cake until Tara said ‘Wow Mummy, did you do that ALL by...
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Smokefree for Children #brakesonsmoking
See these kids? They are as safe as you can get in a car … dangers on the road aside, at least we know that the air they breathe is clean. As non-smokers we’ve never really had to think about our kids...
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Mexican Potato Medley – Foodie Friday
You probably know by now that I love a cooking challenge. A couple of weeks ago, I received a parcel full of goodies from Knorr – Their Flavour Pots have won Product of the Year which is brilliant...
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The Costellos try JUST EAT Takeaways
I know I love to cook and can happily potter in the kitchen for hours, but even I sometimes want a night off. We don’t often indulge in a takeaway so it feels like a real treat when we do. I was asked...
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Easter Nest Cupcakes with Stork
Happy Easter! One of the loveliest days of the year – full of pastel colours, chocolate and little chicks. Hope you are having a super day. You may already be sorted for Easter baking but in case you...
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Beat My Price
This is a post sponsored by Bespoke Offers I’ve always said you either save money or time when you are shopping. I don’t have copious amounts of either, to be honest, but I have tended to steer towards...
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Baileys Chococcino Cheesecake Cake
It’s been Nanna Val’s birthday this weekend – A pretty significant 65 on the 1st May. Now Nanna Val is rather partial to a tipple of Baileys – She rarely drinks it neat but a cup of coffee just isn’t...
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Pecan & Almond Baklava
Its only been recently that I’ve discovered how versatile and easy to make Baklava is. For some reason the thought of that honey syrup and fill pastry made me think it would all go terribly wrong....
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The Teenage Years Start – #MumsKnowBest
*This is a sponsored post* From next week I am the mother of a teenager! Eek – How fast did that come around? In fact, from next week I am the mother of a teenager for the next 15 years! Here could be...
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Cranberry & Almond Quick Loaf #GBBO
Bread Week! 2 words that used to strike fear into my heart – Regular readers may remember that over the past year I have grown in confidence with bread and yeast in particular. I was pleased to be...
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Limonello Cheesecake #EvenBetterBaking with Dr. Oetker
I’m well known for not being able to stop myself tinkering with a recipe – the first time I follow a recipe, I try my hardest to keep to the rules but surely the beauty of baking is that the second...
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Quinoa Pancakes with NERGI® Berries, Lemon Cream & Honey
I can almost hear you asking ‘What are NERGI® berries?’ – Well let me tell you before we get on with the recipe – They are a Fruit Berry also known as Baby Kiwis – I think from the photo you can see...
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Happy Healthy Halloween with Aldi
You wouldn’t believe the laughing we have done tonight over our Halloween display. Aldi contacted us, setting us the challenge of a alternative Halloween display to carving a pumpkin. We’re always up...
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M&M’s Halloween Eye Balls
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias Feeling a bit creative and want some Halloween fun that does’t take too long?...
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Toasted Coconut Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream Frosting
Now aren’t you yearning for one of these? One of my favourite flavours of buttercream – light and not to claggy (I think that’s a word – you know, when it just sits in your mouth). The zesty citrus...
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Scouse – Bake of the Week #TravelodgeFoodies
If you didn’t know where I lived, you would never guess how close to Liverpool we are by my accent. The combination of a Dad from Leigh and 4 years at uni in Preston have given me a proper Lancashire...
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Apple & Walnut Oat Loaf #FeelingFibrant
This is an advertorial feature. There are times when you want the feel and comfort of a piece of cake without the guilt of indulgence. Contrary to popular belief, I more than occasionally eat heathily...
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Getting creative with Minions at Tesco
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias One of the brilliant things about being a mum is being able to suggest random...
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