Well it was blooming in more ways than one at Newton Meadows in June when the Rossiter family stayed at Newton Meadows for their daughter Hazel’s wedding at Pimhill Barn. Not only was there the usual excitement of a wedding, … Continue reading
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Family Holiday Planning! I have just been thinking about the forthcoming holiday with my twin grandchildren, who are visiting us during the school summer holidays, and thought it might be helpful to share with you just a few of the … Continue reading
Love to stay……….just for a day! We have always known that Shropshire is known as the “secret” county but some things are just too good to keep to yourself! There is just so much to do in this beautiful part … Continue reading
Family Fun Day – Saturday 1st June from 10am to 4pm Battlefield 1403, Shrewsbury (10 mins. drive) Apart from a well stocked deli counter, a shop full of speciality great tasting local goodies, —and a café full of homemade fresh … Continue reading
Family Dining at The Bridgewater Great news for everyone holidaying at Newton Meadows! The Bridgewater Arms, which is walking distance from Newton Meadows, provides a fantastic range of different menus to suit every possible taste and budget. Oh, and some … Continue reading
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
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