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Baking with Lucy

Cherry Blossom Jam

I’ve wanted to make cherry blossom jam for the last few years and every time I’ve got around to making it, I’ve either had bad luck with the blossom or it’s been to late in the year. Today when we got back from a trip into Oxford I noticed all the blossom was blowing off… Continue reading Cherry Blossom Jam

Countryside

Welcoming Spring

This month we are welcoming the first day of spring on the 21st which is a Saturday, a day which I am sure I’m not alone in welcoming with open arms! There have already been lots of signs that it is well on its way with the abundance of snowdrops and crocuses poking their heads… Continue reading Welcoming Spring

Baking with Lucy

Homemade Snow Cake Recipe

Hi friends, how are we all? Today was an extremely exciting day as we had a huge amount of snow fall in the south of England. The cottage was glistening and white whilst the trees shone like little jewels as the sun sparkled through the snowy clouds. The cottage To celebrate, we not only built… Continue reading Homemade Snow Cake Recipe

Baking with Lucy

The best and softest burger buns

After a long and frosty walk Jon and I decided we wanted some delicious home made veggie burgers when we got home, but didn’t have any burger buns. Instead of constantly going to the shops for new things or food I decided to rustle something up in the kitchen which was soft, delicious and lactose… Continue reading The best and softest burger buns

christmas

A welcome to Christmas 2020

After such an unusual year, many of us will be pleased to welcome Christmas into our homes and see the end of 2020. Lots of us are already decorating our homes well in time for the holiday and it was actually the start of November when our outdoor Christmas tree (it was indoor last year)… Continue reading A welcome to Christmas 2020

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Things to do in November

November is well and truly bringing frosty mornings and wintery feels. It's time to get the log baskets out, the fires on and copious amounts of hot chocolate made! As we all know November is famous in the United Kingdom for its celebrations on the 5th which usually include fireworks, a bonfire and sparklers. Whilst… Continue reading Things to do in November