Have you ever stopped and wondered about how much waste you produce? I’ll be honest, I hadn’t, not really. I mean, we’re conscious recyclers and we have a compost heap going in the bottom of our garden. I use a washing line for a good chunk of the year, use energy saving light bulbs and… Continue reading Green Thinking
I was fortunate enough to lose myself in some real gems this month. The First Time I Said Goodbye by Claire Allan In 1959, American marine Ray Cooper is based in Derry in Northern Ireland. He falls in love with local girl Stella Hegarty and they soon start to plan their life together in America. Ray… Continue reading September Reads
April, as I am sure some of you are aware is Autism Awareness month and tomorrow, 27th April is Blue Nose Day. Blue noses can be purchased nationwide for €2 in Xtravision, Eddie Rockets and HMV. In Croke Park tomorrow evening during half time in the Allianz Division 1 League Football Final , Irish Autism… Continue reading Blue Nose Day
These Strawberries & Cream cupcakes are from the lovely book, Cupcakes from The Primrose Bakery, though I prefer to use my own recipe for buttercream. Ingredients 225g Caster Sugar 210g Self Raising Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 25g Cornflour 125g Fresh Strawberries, hulled and crushed 225g Butter, softened 4 Large Eggs For the Buttercream Frosting… Continue reading Strawberries & Cream Cupcakes
