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What Caught My Eye This Week?
What Caught My Eye

What Caught My Eye This Week?

15th April 201812th April 2018 Nicola Naessens3 Comments

Good morning, it’s been a while, but sometimes it’s good to take a break and come back shining. I have fallen a little with What Caught My Eye, but it will always be here, albeit not as regular. I do have a cracker of a post this week, lots of fabulous reading, so you know… Continue reading What Caught My Eye This Week?

Rock Cakes
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Rock Cakes

7th April 20187th April 2018 Nicola NaessensLeave a comment

Do you remember the Rock Buns from your childhood? Called rocks because, well they were like rocks. Full of raisins, that went a bit pebble-like. You took your dental care into your own hands biting into one! Okay, a slight exaggeration perhaps, it’s a while since I had a 1980’s rock bun.   These little cakes… Continue reading Rock Cakes

My March Reads
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My March Reads

2nd April 2018 Nicola NaessensLeave a comment

The books I read in March were just cracking reads, excellent choices if I do say so myself. I warmed to Eleanor, felt frustrated with Emily, empathised with Olivia and could see beneath Melody’s tough exterior. For previous reads head here, book reviews. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Eleanor Oliphant has learned… Continue reading My March Reads

Seven Years of Simply Homemade
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Seven Years of Simply Homemade

19th March 201819th March 2018 Nicola Naessens2 Comments

I have a dreadful habit of forgetting my Blog birthday, or blogiversary as it is referred to in blogging circles. On the 15th of March 2011, I switched on the computer and started Simply Homemade on Blogger. Seven years later, a new platform, self-hosted and having added many branches to my little tree, I am… Continue reading Seven Years of Simply Homemade

St Patrick’s Weekend with Netflix
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St Patrick’s Weekend with Netflix

15th March 201814th March 2018 Nicola NaessensLeave a comment

So, have ye seen the forecast? Rumour has it the Beast from the East could be making a comeback this weekend! Well now, as much as I can’t be doing with that, I can’t do much about it either. What I can do, however, is give you the lowdown on all things Irish on Netflix,… Continue reading St Patrick’s Weekend with Netflix

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Nicola, Mum of five, lives in Co. Wexford on the south-east coast of Ireland. Simply Homemade is her corner of the world wide web where she shares a myriad of recipes, many personal thoughts and an insight into her perfectly imperfect life.

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