For the love of food
Today may be Halloween but in our house it’s a much more important day. October 31 is Will’s (aka the husband) Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUBS!!! Perhaps being born on Halloween is the reason he’s so brave when it comes to scary movies and television. Or maybe he just looks extra brave because I’m such a [...]
My sister and I used to trick or treat every year when we were younger. I can’t remember when we started by I do remember some of the ‘treats’ we were given. One lady gave us each 5 cents. It doesn’t seem like much but back then you could get a pretty good sweet at [...]
Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat. I have no idea where that came from but that’s what I woke up with in my head this morning and it has been playing non-stop ever since. While my days of trick-or-treating have passed, I still like to get into the Halloween [...]
My kitchen is a murder scene and I need you to solve the mystery. Ok just kidding but doesn’t that food colouring look realistic? I’ve been racking my brains for weeks to think of something a little different to make for Halloween and inspiration struck me at the last minute. These bloody bites are a [...]
I love gingerbread. I remember making them with mum when I was little and the smell of them cooking in the oven. It can be tricky to find just the right balance of ‘gingerness’ but I think this recipe is just about perfect. The first step is to melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup. [...]
Happy Halloween everybody! I am writing this one with a slightly sore head but an even sorer stomach after our Halloween Birthday extravaganza last night. Everyone had a freakishly fantastic night and the costumes were brilliant. Of all the costumes we could have chosen though, two girls came as witches and we had two very [...]
I am Claire & I love food. Here you'll find my favourite recipes, tips, tricks, restaurants & plates full of frivolity with the odd crafty post. New inspiration posted daily.
