Quick Tip

To make your own freshener spray - fill a spray bottle with water, add at least 20 drops off your favourite essential oil and a good splash of vodka.

Recipe of the Week - Smoked Salmon and Vodka Pasta

Smoked Salmon and Vodka Pasta

So quick and easy, a great midweek meal. Recipe is for 2 people and can double and triple no problem. When you don't have time to cook yet still want something special, ingredients like smoked salmon are perfect.

Recipe of the Week - Cheesy Scones

Cheesy Scones

These are ridiculously easy and such a great snack for both kids and adults - I prefer them with wholemeal self-raising flour too, not only better for you, the flavour and texture work so well. Great one for the kids in the kitchen too.

Recipe of the Week - Puff Pastry Parcels with Tomatoes Basil and Feta

Puff Pastry Parcels with Tomatoes Basil and Feta

Tomatoes are still so beautiful and nearing the end of the summer season so I am using them in almost everything! Plus we have a large magic bowl of home grown truss plum and cherry ones to use up - one of my favourite foods of all time.

My Birthday Today!

Cupcakes

Pictured: The final 12 by me and 2 toddlers

Thankyou for all the well wishes :) The kiddies and I are about to make cupcakes! and decorate them as butterflies, pic to follow.