A Halloween inspired chocolate-orange cake . . .
We decided that we would make a Chocolate with a hint of orange Halloween inspired chocolate-orange cake. I found the recipe in an old cookery book and just adapted it slightly.
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Pampering Gifts Ideas this Christmas
The world is busy, and most people feel that they don’t have enough time to take care of themselves. So, what better way to be pampered than with one of these thoughtful presents or pampering gifts? Every year, we look for new and creative ways to give gifts so we can show our loved ones … Read more
Zodiac Sign inspired Mother’s Day Gifts #ad
This Mother’s Day spend some quality time with your Mum in a way that is truly memorable. What can you give the woman who always puts you first? Give her your time. Celebrate motherhood by making the promise of an unforgettable experience. To identify the perfect gift for your mother, Red Letter Days has decoded … Read more
A Queensgate Festive Feastival
Last week I attended a fabulous Christmas Qblogger event at Queensgate Shopping Centre for a Festive Feastival to tantalise the taste buds. Think speed dating mixed with retailers and restaurants and that was pretty much how the evening panned out. John Lewis We began our journey in the John Lewis Restaurant. Here we were treated to a mouthwatering … Read more
Here’s how to be treatwise this Easter Break
With the Easter Break almost upon us have you read the guidelines on how to be treatwise with your children.
The Beans’ first Qblogger challenge – Easter treat tasting!
I know what you’re thinking? Where’s the challenge in that? Well, in truth there was no challenge in at all. Last week, the Beans and I met up with fellow Qbloggers Jaymee and Natasha with their families at Peterborough Museum to see what the delightful retailers of Queensgate have to offer in the way of … Read more
Queensgate AW17 #QBlogger Challenge
Last week I was invited to take part in a very secretive #QBlogger Challenge at Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough. My instructions were to meet my fellow #Qbloggers at Hotel Chocolat at 6 pm where I would be presented with an envelope containing instructions for my challenge. On arrival at Hotel Chocolat, I spotted Laura, … Read more
Easter Chocolate Tasting Event . . . some blogger’s got to do it!
When you get an email land in your inbox asking if you would like to attend an Easter Tasting Event, let’s face it, you’d have to be crazy not to accept. So last week, I met up with my fellow #QBloggers Laura and Emily at Queensgate Shopping Centre to tickle our tastebuds with Easter chocolate … Read more
Baking with children – Cadbury Owl Cake
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