There is nothing quite like a sewing retreat to reignite your passion for sewing and quilting. This past weekend, I went on my annual sewing retreat with a lovely group of crafty types (including fellow bloggers - Janelle from Janellybelly Bags and … [Read more...]
Macaron Coin Purse
Ever since we first spotted macaron coin purses in the Japanese sewing magazine, Cotton Time, we have wanted to make our own. We love everything French and the sweet little zippered macarons are so cute in size and the possibilities when it comes to … [Read more...]
Golden Syrup Cake
Golden Syrup Cake is a quick, delicious cake to bake and is sure to be a favourite with your family. It can be in the oven in around 10 minutes, and is beautifully moist and sweet without any icing.The recipe came from The Pink Whisk Guide to … [Read more...]
Date Roll
When flicking though an old Australian Women's Weekly cookbook, I came across a recipe for Date Roll that I used to bake a long time ago. Date recipes are always a favourite - they are tasty without being too sweet. I love the shape of a date roll, … [Read more...]
Craft Stores in Paris
One of the fun aspects of travelling is exploring craft and fabric stores in different countries. We always manage to find some inspiring supplies to remind us of our travels. In addition to exploring cooking stores in Paris, we enjoyed some craft … [Read more...]
{Book Review and Giveaway} So Pretty Felt by Amy Palanjian
Felt is one of our favourite craft mediums - it is colourful, it comes in different thickness, and it doesn't fray. If you love felt as much as we do, you will love So Pretty! Felt by Amy Palanjian. It is new publication from Chronicle Books, that … [Read more...]
Happy Mothers Day
We would like to wish all of our lovely readers who are mothers, grandmothers, and mothers-to-be, a very special and happy Mother's Day! We hope that you are able to celebrate with your families.We wanted to share some more lovely photos of Monet's … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Recipes
Nothings beats a home made gift or home baked gift for Mum for Mother's Day. We love to give gifts from our kitchen - such as baked goods - cookies, slices, cupcakes; jams; flavoured coffee/tea; etc. Here is a collection of 15 of our favourite … [Read more...]
Cooking Stores in Paris
Here at A Spoonful of Sugar we are passionate about baking and cooking. While in Paris we spent a day browsing through cooking stores and buying a few supplies for some French inspired baking. We were like two kids in a candy store - seriously, we … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Messages
Mother's Day is such a lovely day to celebrate Mums and all that they do. Where would we be without Mums?If time is running short and you need a Mother's Day message in a hurry, here are some free Mother's Day ecards and printables that we have … [Read more...]
Historial de la Grande Guerre, Peronne, France
As part of our French trip, Sarah and I, together with some of our extended family went on a three day tour of the Somme battlefields. Our tour included attending the ANZAC service at the Australian National Memorial at Villers Bretonneux . We went … [Read more...]
Mother and Daughter Trip to Paris
Sponsored by Magshop Mother’s Day Promotion Monet's Garden, Giverny There is a special bond between mothers and daughters. When I was 16 years old, my Mum and I had a wonderful holiday away together. Now that Sarah is 16, … [Read more...]
