I made these by accident the other day, and what a happy accident they were..! I was making some biscuits for another birthday party. This time I was brave (see my “Enough?” post if you’re not sure what on earth I’m on about), and just gave the biscuits-still not sure how well received they were… … Continue reading
OK, so that post title doesn’t make it sound like the best present ever does it..?! My big brother turned 40 towards the end of 2014, causing much merriment and mirth amongst those of us yet to reach this milestone 😉 I racked my brains for something to buy/make him to mark this auspicious occasion … Continue reading
Did you know today is Anzac Day? According to Wikipedia: “Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first campaign that led to major casualties for Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War” and “is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders … Continue reading
OK, so maybe not technically quite a bazillion, but pretty close… You may or may not have seen my post about my fave ever biscuit recipe-it is from Nigella Christmas and is her Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. What I LOVE about the recipe is a) it is super easy-bung it all the mixer and done; b) … Continue reading
Bright and early on Bank Holiday Monday, I ventured back to the wilds of Swindon, to the BBC Radio Wiltshire building to give the listeners of Mark O’Donell’s Mid Morning Show my final analysis on my Make Do and Mend Year. I have been in regularly during the course of the year, and wanted to … Continue reading
Before we start, these need a health warning. They are seriously delicious, and very moreish. I made a first batch (18 biscuits) on Tuesday, and then had to make a second, double batch, on Wednesday, as I started to worry we would have none left, and I had an addiction to feed… They are based … Continue reading
Becksie of A Year without Supermarkets fame, posted the link to this recipe on the A Year without Supermarkets facebook page, and I had been meaning to try it for ages. Well, now I have. And I may live to regret it. Exactly how many hobnobs would you say were too many to eat in … Continue reading
Today’s Advent activity was to make Christmas biscuits. This is, I will admit, a little early for the big day itself, but I am sure we will make some more before then, and I did have a slight ulterior motive… BigSmall’s pre-school are having a biscuit decorating stall at a Christmas Fayre on Saturday, and … Continue reading
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