Christmas is coming

by Jenny // November 29, 2017 // 5 Comments

I have to admit that I don’t really believe in Christmas starting before December, the Christmas aisles springing up before Halloween is over and done with annoy me and I have an annual grumble about it. However, on Friday it... Continue reading →

Checking my cholesterol levels

by Jenny // October 25, 2017 // No Comments

I love cake (you might have noticed), but I also like to stay healthy and have a day job in public health. I enjoy yoga, go to dance classes when I can and generally try to have a fairly balanced... Continue reading →

No Bake Baileys and White Chocolate Cheesecake

by Jenny // May 1, 2015 // No Comments

I can hardly believe that we’ve already reached May, the sun is shining, our plum tree is flowering and it seems the perfect time to get together with a few friends to enjoy being “Ladies that Lunch” while our little... Continue reading →

Thomas Land at Drayton Manor is better than ever!

by Jenny // April 10, 2015 // 4 Comments

Drayton Manor in Staffordshire is one of our favourite places to visit in the holidays. My son is a huge fan of Thomas the Tank Engine so the fact that Europe’s only Thomas Land is found there has us going... Continue reading →

The Co-operative #GoodBake event

by Jenny // April 7, 2015 // No Comments

Last week I was lucky enough to be invited along to an event in The co-operative’s food development kitchen at their head office. In as session led by Great British Bake Off finalist Luis Troyano a group of food bloggers... Continue reading →

Hidden heart cupcakes for Valentine’s Day

by Jenny // February 3, 2015 // No Comments

Valentine’s day is just around the corner and so I’ve been thinking about home made gifts with a romantic theme. Last week I made heart shaped macrons and these easy hidden heart cupcakes. All you need to make them... Continue reading →

Sheridan Store Opening

by Jenny // October 25, 2014 // No Comments

Today I was invited to attend the opening of the new Sheridan Luxury Bedding and Lifestyle outlet store at Cheshire Oaks. Sheridan is an Australian company which specialises in luxury bed linen but is expanding into a stunning new baby... Continue reading →

Good morning

by Jenny // October 12, 2014 // 1 Comment

We all say “Good Morning” but what actually makes a morning good? For our family mornings changed a lot in September when our son started school and our daughter started pre-school 3 days a week. Until September we could take... Continue reading →

School day tea times

by Jenny // September 30, 2014 // 1 Comment

My son started reception this September and my daughter started 3 days a week at preschool so life has been a little bit different these last few weeks. I finally have a bit of time to myself, but I also... Continue reading →

Thomas and friends: Tale of the brave

by Jenny // September 22, 2014 // No Comments

My son is a bit of a Thomas the tank engine fan. In fact “a bit” doesn’t really cover it. He turned 5 in September and still shows no sign of growing out of his trains. We have a massive... Continue reading →