Welcome to Coffee Noire-ation: Carte Noire Collection Espresso helping you find your perfect pod partner. Today we have the lovely Kiki- a mother of two young children, she is short on time and long on tiredness. She says she feels a bit stuck in a rut with her usual morning coffee and is looking for something with flavour and character to really get her morning school run off with a zoom. She needs a capsule that is Nespresso®* compatible, a … [Read more...]
Exploring the Pancake Possibilities with Warburtons
We recently had the most marvellous package which allowed us to explore the pancake possibilities with Warburtons. Even opening the box had us spellbound. Pancakes tend to be a weekend treat for us, but because it was half-term, we got to eat a leisurely breakfast on a week day. And Warburtons sent such a huge range of topping suggestions- from pancetta to chilli jam to popping candy- that we really got to try some new flavour … [Read more...]
Canvas Design printed canvas review and giveaway
When I wrote last week about the kitchen renovation it made me think that I needed a more recent picture of The Girls to add to the collection. In a serendipitous moment Canvas Design got in touch about reviewing a Canvas Print and thus I found myself on Friday night doing the whole "Left-a bit!" "Right-a-bit! No, your other right!" with the DH. Whilst he hung the newest Canvas on our Family Wall obviously. And doesn't it look … [Read more...]
{Review} DK First Aid Manual
When LBG was born, I organised a First Aid Course through an awesome company that sent a nurse to our house. It was a little like a Tupperware Party: everyone came to us and we supplied drinks and nibbles. The babies slept in a collection of travel cots dotted around the house whilst we practised resuscitation downstairs on a doll version of the real-life babies we now possessed. It was simultaneously reassuring and terrifying, but we were all … [Read more...]
{Review} Organic Children by Green People
Things you don;t think about when you are pregnant number 2973 (OK, I may have totally made that number up) are the chemical toxins you may find in your child's toiletries. Obviously that doesn't matter so much with a newborn because you really don't need to use anything. But once you are a fully fledged parent- in my case with an almost-four-year-old and a five-and-a-half-year-old, you rather assume that bath products designed for children are … [Read more...]
A Fraiche Challenge: Three Course Menu using creme fraiche
Weight Watchers Crème Fraiche hit shelves earlier this year and is the perfect ingredient for both savoury and sweet dishes. Deliciously thick and made in the West Country using fresh British Milk, it offers an alternative to inspire healthy cooking. Creme Fraiche is a versatile ingredient to know about: thick and creamy, it can be used as a substitute for most recipes that call for yogurt or cream, or swirled through soups and sauces. I was … [Read more...]
Bringing the New Year In: our stay-at-home new year celebration.
For the past few years we've been having New Year In. Which is no bad thing: I was never a huge fan of New Years Eve as it held such enchantment yet never seemed to fulfill on it's promise. Check out the Handbags and Wellies girls discussing our thoughts on New Year for more information. Since The Girls arrived, and the pressure has been off, I've actually begun to enjoy it so much more. We have friends to stay, plan elaborate meals and … [Read more...]
