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Archive for April 2018

April A to Z gluten free vegetarian treats: M is for millionaire’s shortbread

I love shortbread and make it about once a month. I haven’t tried to make millionaire’s shortbread before though! I wanted a quick version and this one uses ready made caramel. If you are creative and artistic you could swirl white and milk/dark chocolate, but I’m not so I haven’t (the end appearance was due […]

April A to Z gluten free vegetarian treats: L is for lemon syllabub

Super simple, very rich dessert with only 3 ingredients, yay! If you fancy playing with flavours then try lime or orange or a combination! Ingredients 50g caster sugar 1 lemon 300ml double cream Method Zest and juice the lemon and add the sugar. Leave to infuse for 30-60 minutes. Add the cream and whip until […]

April A to Z gluten free vegetarian treats: K is for key lime pie

I haven’t used limes much and have never tried a key lime pie before. I think I would used food colouring if I made it again. I like the contrast in texture between the base and the topping. It is basically a cheesecake and citrus is one of my favourite flavours. Ingredients 100g butter or […]

Global Blogging Linky 56: back to school

Hello and welcome to Global Blogging! Goodbye Easter holidays! Matthew and Anya are back at school today and Zach starts preschool tomorrow! He turned 2 last week but he will always be my baby (as will the older 2!) I am still busy baking to complete my April A to Z challenge. Check out my […]

A family day out at Beale Park

Beale Park is one of those places that we have driven past many times on our way to visit friends or going somewhere else. With sun in the forecast we decided to make the most of the good weather and planned a trip. We bought our tickets online in advance and arrived as it opened […]