I began baking when I was a child and it is something that I have done regularly with my own children since they were little.
If you have a friend or relative who is an avid baker, there are several fantastic options to choose from when it comes to choosing a gift for them. Whether they have a birthday coming up, you’re planning ahead for Christmas, or you simply want to let them know that you’re thinking about them, bakers … Read more
Frugal living often means sticking to strict budgets and picking the cheaper option. Of course, when it comes to a big celebration, that rule often goes out the window. You want to have a fantastic event that is as special as it can be. You might feel that can’t be done with frugality in mind, … Read more
The Task Every year since the Beans were born I have tasked myself with making their birthday cakes. Last week we celebrated Beanie Boy’s 6th Birthday and he asked if I could make him Hedwig from Harry Potter. This was music to my ears because I had just been sent a goody bag of chocolate … Read more
A chocolate hedgehog birthday cake made with love! Learn how I created this cute cake with chocolate buttons and revels.
As much as I hate cooking, I LOVE baking and dabbling with the ‘sweet stuff’. One thing I have always fancied having a go at myself but had never got around to was making Jam. On Sunday, Beanie Boy’s birthday of all days, I finally found the time to give it a whirl. I had … Read more
I can’t remember exactly when I first began baking with Curly and Little Bean, I guess I would need to delve through the archives of Mummy Matters to find that post. Baking with my children is something I have always loved doing because it reminds me of the fun that I used to have when … Read more
A light Olive Oil spongecake made from yoghurt and lemon, with the added touch of olive oil which gives the cake a unique taste and texture.