There's just some short cuts in life that are too good to miss. Using bought Filo pastry is definitely one of them. I'd love to say I always make my own pastry but life really is too short when it comes to Filo. I first tried these ...
Mini Marzipan Birds’ Nests Tutorial
Even I think these are cute! Tiny mouthfuls of marzipan with a mini egg all disguised as Birds' Nests. For people that are rather fond of grammar, I've had massive arguments with myself about where the apostrophe goes! I've was set the ...
Raspberry, Almond & White Chocolate Loaf Cake – Bake of the Week
Of course, no picnic is complete without a slab of cake so on Saturday morning I got out the Loaf tin and made a Raspberry, White Chocolate and Almond Loaf. I believe you must do rustic for a true picnic so there was no decoration and just ...
Caramel Coconut Traybake
This one took me completely by surprise by how popular it was. I say was because it is long gone. This was definitely one of those 'messing around' recipes that just seemed to work. It started as needing something to give the kids the next ...
When Casa Costello visited Center Parcs, Whinfell
We are well known for a our love of holidays and equally well known for our love of Center Parcs. Even before we became Center Parcs Family Bloggers, we had spent several holidays both at Whinfell and Sherwood Firest. We were in no doubt ...
Stuffed Bacon & Worcestershire Sauce Sweet Potatoes
Now, I know these don't look pretty but Oh My, they are absolutely gorgeous! I can't tell you just how tasty they are - you've just got to make them and see. They'll never be neat enough or easy to eat to be served at a posh dinner party ...
Frozen Inspired Food – Marshmallow Olafs
It was a very exciting day for my children yesterday. Violet has never been the same since we took her to see the movie, Frozen just after Christmas. She has lived and breathed that film. Like a lot of children, she knows every word of ...
Oaty Cookies – Bake of the Week
These are perfect to bake with toddlers. They don't use too many ingredients, not too complicated and they are robust enough that even a toddler can mess around with them and they still turn out. I've never found it easy baking with ...
Sticky Ginger Cake
I make this Sticky Gingercake a lot when we are going somewhere for a few days - It lasts really well and the stickiness gets even better if you can leave it alone in tin foil for about 3 days. I tend to make double so we have some to eat ...
Happy St Patrick’s Day Cake
Happy St Patrick's Day - Have some cake! (and possibly some Guinness to wash it down with!)How will you be celebrating or do you not bother? I'll be going to a cookery demonstration tonight with WI pals and maybe persuaded to pop into a ...
