H is for Happy Birthday (Cake)

Hmmm, I think I'm starting to stretch it slightly with my tenuous alphabetical links to the A-Z Challenge but it's my blog so I can pretty much do what I like 🙂 This is an amazing Rainbow Cake that my eldest daughter made for my youngest daughter's birthday.  Not only did it look INCREDIBLE but… Continue reading H is for Happy Birthday (Cake)

My favourite recipe: Banana and Chocolate Loaf

I'm back into baking in a big way at the moment.  We had a Birthday Party for my daughter last week which needed a chocolate muffin birthday cake, an ice-cream cake, cheesy nibbles, lots of cupcakes for decorating and this loaf.  I love this recipe because it's incredibly tasty and moist, quick and easy (not… Continue reading My favourite recipe: Banana and Chocolate Loaf

Inside Italy: Mamma Mia

There must be some Italian mammas out there rustling up homemade tortellini and tiramisu but I haven’t met any of them.   Most of my Italian friends are working mums who stop off on their way home to pick up a pasta pronto (ready meal) of lasagna or stuffed peppers.  We were guests at a recent dinner… Continue reading Inside Italy: Mamma Mia