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Super Easy Felt Poppy Tutorial

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Felt Poppy Brooch Tutorial This post contains some affiliate links.

I haven’t posted a craft post in ages and have so many to share with you. There’s something so satisfying about cosy afternoons and evenings making a project. As always, I’m short of time though so like my crafting to be quick and easy. These felt poppies we are making at WI are just fantastic and so versatile. We are making them as brooches, selling to raise money for our local British Legion association but are also including on a wreath. For the first time, this year, we are taking part in the Remembrance Day parade in our town on the 11th November. If any other groups would like to use the tutorial to make poppies, feel free.

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Vegan Carrot Cake

Vegan Carrot Cake

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I admit I’ve not done much vegan baking in my time – I remember eons ago making a vegan birthday cake for an order but don’t actually remember anything about the recipe. I have definitely done my research for this Vegan Carrot Cake though. There’s so much to learn! One of my favourite carrot cake more »

Healthier Oven Baked Vegetable Samosas

Healthier Oven Baked Vegetable Samosas

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Well, that was an unexpected break from GBBO! After a week laid low with a chest infection (And I’ve got quite some chest to get infected 😉 )I’m back. Much as I tried to get into the kitchen last week, I simply couldn’t stay awake long enough to bake. Plus the thought of eating anything more »

Toasted Coconut & Passion Fruit Roulade

Toasted Coconut & Passion Fruit Roulade

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In the 10 years since I started blogging, I’ve had the joy of sharing a few roulade recipes. Its definitely a favourite type of bake for me and somehow they tend to turn out well. I’ve shared a Toffee & Pecan Roulade and a Gingerbread with Lemon Cream Roulade (Tip: This might be handy for more »

Halloween Mummy Digestives

Homemade Digestive Mummies

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I wanted a biscuit that was not too sweet to go with all the icing on these Mummies – I’m determined that this year, my girls won’t feel left out at Halloween but will also manage not to eat as much processed, sugary rubbish. Well, that’s the plan so far anyway! The ideal biscuit is more »

Garlic & Coriander Yeast Free Naan Bread

Garlic & Coriander Yeast Free Naan Bread #GBBOBakeoftheWeek

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Its been a few years since I blogged about my Homemade Naan Bread. I still remember the revelation of how much better homemade Naan is than shop bought though. In line with last night’s Great British Bake Off, I’ve decided to update my recipe. I am so conservative when it comes to my Naan flavours, more »