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Party popcorn
I’m no stranger to a kitchen mishap but the first time I attempted this rainbow coloured popcorn I nearly burnt down the house. Literally my husband had to evacuate the kids to the back garden while I tried to blow away smoke plumes with the hair dryer…. My top tips are don’t rush and try to make the 3 coloured syrups at the same time, … Continue reading Party popcorn
7 Layer Bars
Sometimes I worry that the kids are slightly over indulged by all the baking. I try to counteract the cake by making sure our meals are super healthy which so far I feel evens out the treats… Then fate (social media) put these 7 Layer Bars in my path. Layers of chocolate, fudge, sweets, coconut and a buttery biscuit base….so it’s brocolli and kale salad … Continue reading 7 Layer Bars
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
I love meringue and convincing myself that as it’s virtually fat free, it’s a guilt free snack! I initially made these cupcakes free from refined sugar (using Billingtons Golden Caster sugar) and dairy free (by substituting the butter with Vitalite). These switches are of course optional but if your feeling treat-concious, they keep the refined sugar and dairy out, while keeping the delicious flavour intact. … Continue reading Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Amethyst Cookies
Amethyst Crystals are used in spiritual healing to provide calmness, prevent nightmares and cleanse your spirit. The same can not be said for these cookies. Instead of calmness you’ll have excited kids, you may have slight nightmares from the sugar consumption and there will be very little cleanliness of spirit, kitchen, floor or life as you know it! But you will have delicious biscuits and … Continue reading Amethyst Cookies
Basic Biscuits
I still like to think of myself as young and cool…’down with the kids’ so to speak. At least that’s what I tell myself as I sing to Little Mix whilst squeezing through the rollers at soft play… In reality I’m a mum of two in her 30s who likes to be in bed before 9.30pm and feels rebellious staying up to watch Have I … Continue reading Basic Biscuits
Vegan Cheese and Walnut Scones
Before you ask, no I’ve not gone sugar free, dairy free or vegan; but I do love experimenting with different products and recipes and as my sister is vegetarian and currently cutting out dairy I thought I’d give vegan baking a bash. These scones are a bit of a foodie treat. The addition of the walnuts and figs (optional) give them a posh feel and … Continue reading Vegan Cheese and Walnut Scones
Traffic Light Cookie Bars
Isn’t it funny how kids seem to love so many of the things we despise? Mud: I see stains and soggy socks; kids see super fun splashy time. Lego: I see hoover clogging, messy little foot injuring pain cubes; kids see creative play and building smashing. And of course traffic lights: I see the red light of lateness (usually on the school run when we’ve … Continue reading Traffic Light Cookie Bars
