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Top Tip For Parboiling Potatoes

Are you still using the stove to parboil your potatoes? The microwave is healthier (the food retains all its nutrients instead of losing them to water), more cost effective and infinitely more quicker. Used before roasting or chipping the results are soft, fluffy middles with a nice crisp coat. Here’s…

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Who doesn't love a babbling brook.

Tales From A Woodland Adventure

Family Jackson have just arrived back from a little woodland adventure at Elveden Forest, Center Parcs. It was utterly lovely to have some family time together away from the usual daily chores and surroundings and Jude was completely in his element as he immersed himself into the nature and great…

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And...he's off. An excitable Jude gets a head start with exploring the gardens.

Stockwood Discovery Centre

We recently visited Stockwood Discovery Centre near Luton, Bedfordshire. It’s a fantastic mix of gardens and museum with a few animals too and unbelievably, it is free (a polite donation is always welcome though). There is a lovely tea shop that serves excellent quality coffee, with large patio doors that…

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Wholemeal Banana And Apricot Mini Muffins Recipe

  These banana and apricot mini muffins are really quick to make and are great to use when you need a breakfast-on-the go. The perfect size for little tummies, the wholemeal flour helps to keep them going until break time and the honey adds just enough sweetness to keep their…

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Daisy Stud Earrings from Topshop £5.00

Summer In Bloom

Spring has arrived and winter’s heavy hues and dark prints have passed. Taking their place are bright, feminine florals. I particularly love the fresh and simple style of the daisy. With a stylish nod to the past the daisy flower is wonderfully chic. If you don’t want to risk looking…

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