There's nothing like cake under pressure: PD became a little obsessed with ladybirds (or ladybugs, as her American cousin calls them) after studying mini-beasts at Kindergarten. I made the kind of rash promise that I have a tendancy to when I am trying to leave her in class at the beginning of the day and thus I found myself going home to make a few cakes. Step 1: make a cake. I used a mix and baked it in a rectangular tin. Once cool, I used a … [Read more...]
Inspired by….June
June has been an odd month, primarily because I sent two weeks of it tucked away in a sunny corner of Mallorca without adequate internet access, but that didn't mean we didn't get things done. To keep the girls busy en route, I took a leaf from Activity Mom's book and printed out some fabulous Mr Potato Heads. It won't shock you to learn that the actual potato head was quickly forgotten in favour of making a Mr-Bunny-Head, Mr-Fridge-Head, … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding Fever: Union Jack Biscuits
I've spent most of the day baking for our Royal Wedding Party tomorrow. A friend and I are following the recipes from a Coronation Street Party (that is a Street Party held in 1953 to celebrate the Coronation, rather than a party in an engaging British Soap Opera) which I will be hosting. I have asked that everyone wears a hat in honour of the occasion, and because this is my main memory of the first Royal Wedding I remember: I'm … [Read more...]
Red White and Blue Cupcakes for ForeverNigella #4: Street Party
I am regularly challenged, from the moment I wake up, by my children. But when they are asleep or playing nicely, as they are sometimes beginning to do, I find myself challenged instead by Saint Nigella of Lawson. I should point out that whilst Ms Lawson may have some awareness of Maison Cupcake’s almost stalker-like nature, she is not directly responsible for the #ForeverNigella Challenge that Sarah issues forth every month. She should be … [Read more...]
Home Made Mother’s Day
So, you've got about 48 hours left, Dads. I have to say that you are in luck because if there's one thing a Mother appreciates, after lie-ins and chocolates, it's stuff that has been hand-crafted by their precious offspring. So you still have time to whip up something to bring tears to the eyes of the woman who gave birth to your children. Or to you. For example, this tulip card is as simple as making a handprint and drawing a stem on it. No, … [Read more...]
Silent Sunday: chocolate hamper winnings!
check out the other entries for Silent Sunday at Mocha Beanie Mummy … [Read more...]
Forever Nigella: Mulled Cranberry Sauce
There's nothing like a bitterly cold day to make you glad that you are inside. And I do love being inside when it smells as fabulous as it does when I am making Cranberry Sauce. It's very easy to do, even for a beginner, and you've still got a week to go, so why not give it a whirl. You won't regret it, I promise!I followed the recipe that Saint Nigella of Lawson has in her Christmas book last year,and was so pleased with the results that I was … [Read more...]
