My fondest memories of baking were watching my Nan make her famous Cherry and Almond cake.  In fact, I can distinctly remember ...

1. Izy's Swedish Chocolate Cake from the Vanilla Bean Blog... Recipe here A collection of inspiration: recipes, DIY homeware and ...

I am sitting at my desk shivering, I have 3 layers on, including thermals, the heat pump is blowing away in the living room but unfortun...

Jane Wrigglesworth is an editor, crafter and grower of herbs and cut flowers and gets an 'A+' from me for multi tasking. Jan...

I promised that when I purchased my DSLR camera, I would feature some recipes that focus on gluten free. I want to take recipe's that ...

I am trying to cram in as many Christmas posts as I can with time desperately running out. It is 10.30pm and I have just finished icing m...

Christmas and New Year is finally over and it's back to the drawing board, so to speak. Currently I'm spending time working betwee...

English mince pies (the Christmas ones) have had a long tradition in New Zealand as well as England and, I'm  hoping now to persuade m...

I love Christmas, not only for its sentiments but as an artist with a passion for interior design, I can let my creative side free. I usu...

Well, were in the lead up to Christmas, only 28 days to go, I have said it before, and I will say it again, where has this year gone!  Thi...