Mincemeat Jemma Cupcake’s youtube videos have been a complete inspiration since I began re-visiting my baking efforts of the past. She has a shop in Soho called Crumbs and Doilies and the next time I am in London visiting the … Continue reading
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JAMIE OLIVER’S GET-AHEAD GRAVY Another thing I made in advance and put in the freezer is Jamie Oliver’s Get-Ahead Gravy. In our family the motto is, “you can never have enough gravy”, and I love to have lots and lots. … Continue reading
SCOTCH BROTH This may not be quintessentially Christmas fare but it is definitely a fantastic winter warmer for any time over the winter months and one I make when the family come home for Christmas as they love it. The … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS CAKE Actually my Christmas preparation started in November when I made my Christmas Cake from my very favourite Delia Smith recipe. I know it’s too late now to make a cake, but for future reference you can get Delia … Continue reading
BAILEYS HOT CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE So Christmas Makes and Bakes all kicked off on the 2nd December when I did my first bake, a scrumptious, Baileys Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake, baked in my Pine Forest Bundt cake tin from a … Continue reading
It is always very gratifying when our guests have had an enjoyable stay; it’s important to us and we love reading the comments in the visitor’s book. Thank you for this one last week …… 30/07/18 ” We had a … Continue reading
The dry weather continues but still plenty of water in the pond for the ducks to enjoy. The carp are growing, some quite large one’s now for anyone who likes a spot of fun fishing. We now have 6 hens … Continue reading
Fundraiser for Ward 26 at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital So……. the stalls were set out beautifully by our exhibitors in the garden room at Newton Meadows with a variety of super things including stunning pieces of jewellery (Fiona Steel), a fabulous … Continue reading
Spring is in the air everywhere I look around! Spring officially started on 20th March this year and ends on Thursday 21st June but the last couple of days have felt that spring has finally, really sprung! From the beautiful … Continue reading
Why not combine your Stay with an Art Day ….. We have some new and exciting Art Workshops in the Garden Room on Tuesday 15th May and Wednesday 13th June. More to be arranged throughout the year. These varied art … Continue reading