My favourite hobby (after sewing of course!) is cooking and baking. My latest pattern combines my two favourite hobbies in this cute patchwork Tomato Pot Holder. The pot holder (or hot pad) adds a pop of colour to your kitchen. Tomatoes are such a … [Read more...]
Christmas Shortbread Stars
One of the many things I love about Christmas is baking our family's favourite festive treats. I love giving home baked gifts from my kitchen - they make heart felt treats for family and friends. One of my "must do" recipes each year are these … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Cookies
Christmas baking is in full swing in our home. The Christmas carols are playing and delicious smells are wafting throughout our home. The latest treats are these delicious Christmas Tree Cookies. Made with sugar dough base, they are decorated with … [Read more...]
Chocolate Crackle Cookie Recipe
It is hard to believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away. We have started some holiday baking - one of my favourite activities this time of year. There are a number of recipes we only ever make at Christmas - it makes the season more special … [Read more...]
Fabric Covered Berry Box
For me, it is all in the details - pretty fabrics and sweet packaging put a smile on my face. In these fabric covered berry boxes, I have combined pretty fabric scraps with wooden berry boxes. This is a quick, no sew, crafty project that can be … [Read more...]
Easy Lemon Curd
I love to make preserves and jams. There is something about the process of turning fresh produce into a bottled treat that really appeals to me. In our busy world of buying pre packaged items, it is very satisfying to make something from scratch and … [Read more...]
Banana Bread
One of the highlights of our recent family vacation, was the cruise around the Bahamas. It is such a pretty part of the world and we enjoyed exploring the ports of Freeport and Nassau. The food on the cruise was amazing, and I particularly enjoyed … [Read more...]
Fruit Mince Bars
One of the many things I love about Christmas, is pottering around in our kitchen baking special festive recipes and treats. We love to give our baked goods to family and friends at Christmas. This year we have prepared a batch of Fruit Mince Bars. … [Read more...]
