When I received a trial of Annabel Karmel Fuss Pots, it couldn't have come at a better time. We had two friends to tea, one of whom is a 'recovering' fuss-pot, so they would be the ideal little people on which to trial the pots. The little pots are the latest in a range of foods by the Under-5's Food Guru Annabel Karmel, created with fussy eaters in mind. They come in four flavours: Spaghetti Bolognaise, Nasi Goreng, Chicken Korma and Chicken … [Read more...]
{Review} Cranberry, Clementine and Ginger Sponge Pudding
I was sent a Mermaid Pudding Basin, made of hard anodised alumium, to test recently. Favoured by celebrity and professional chefs such as Delia, Mermaid Bakeware ensures perfect cooking results every time, is a breeze to use and, more importantly, clean. And what better weather for a delicious steamed pudding? I used seasonal flavours to create a warming winter Cranberry, Clementine and Ginger Sponge Pudding. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Cranberry … [Read more...]
{Review} Handpicked Collection
It's simple: the Handpicked Collection does exactly what it says it will. It provides you with things that have been handpicked for you. Things you will love, covet and add to your Christmas List. Things that you didn't know you wanted. Things you didn't know existed. Like the Bouffadou. Yes, it sounds like the punch-line to a joke. If you believe that, then the joke is on you. Because if you have a real fire, you need a real fire … [Read more...]
{Review} Morphy Richards breadmaker
As a member of the Morphy Richards Innovators team, I recently took delivery of a bread maker. Less than two hours later, I produced my first loaf of bread. I have since tried several different recipes from the accompanying book to get a feel for the machine and as far as I can see it there is only one fault. Sadly, it's a big one. There is a teeny tiny blade that sits at the bottom of the bread pan which is responsible for all the … [Read more...]
Five Simple Yogurt Recipes
Growing up in Cyprus, I have memories of thick creamy yogurt drizzled with golden honey. Most things were covered in honey, to be fair, but it's the yogurt I remember most. Perhaps that's why I love nothing more for breakfast when in warm countries than honeyed yogurt. There is always yogurt in our kitchen: the Girls get through masses of it. And I am happy for them to have it because I know that it is packed full of calcium. What I didn't … [Read more...]
{Review} Little Princess Apron
Produced by Shreds and available from Dunelm Mill, the Little Princess Apron and Little Princess Tabard are made of thick PVC coated fabric, wipe-clean and perfect for your little princess . *Disclosure: we were sent a tabard and apron for the purposes of this review. The Girls have worn them every day since they arrived so I can testify to their quality and cuteness. All opinions are my own. … [Read more...]
2 Ingredient dough: cheesy dough balls
Now I think about it, I should have called this post 3-ingredient dough balls, since that is all it requires: Greek yogurt- I used TOTAL, which has a great consistency for this kind of dough making. Self-raising flour Cheese. I developed it whilst using the last of my 2-Ingredient breadstick dough. Make the dough up according to the instructions: half the mixture made about 8 balls, so I would guess that a full batch would make … [Read more...]
