Today I’m sharing how to make Fondant Rose Biscuits! I was recently asked by Sainsbury’s if I’d like some ready to roll icing in various colours. I’ve always felt a little bit of envy when I’ve come across a beautifully decorated cake or biscuit but somehow this area of creativity has passed me by. So…
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Food News – June 2013
Here is a round-up of products which I have been trying out recently. Abra-ca-Debora Diddy Pancakes Are delicious little puffs of pancake which you can heat up and eat in so many ways. If there are any Scandinavians reading this, they are just like freshly made miniature æbleskiver. We enjoyed them warm with some fresh…
GreenPan Venice Wok and Saucepan Review & Giveaway rrp £105 – Closed
It’s not often that a kitchen product comes along that ticks all the boxes but that’s exactly what the Venice pans from GreenPan do. They are eco-friendly, high performing and easy to clean. GreenPan use a PTFE free ceramic based non-stick coating called Thermolon. Unlike standard non-stick coatings Thermolon they can withstand much higher temperatures…
Brabantia Pink Santini Ironing Table & Portable Laundry Bag Review + Giveaway rrp £120 – Closed
When I was recently asked what I would like to review for Brabantia I immediately knew and suggested their new Portable Laundry Bag and an ironing table cover; they went one better though and offered me a their new Pink Santini Ironing Table! Having owned a Brabantia ironing board for the last 20 years I…
Walkers Hoops & Crosses Review (sponsored post)
We don’t usually buy crisps and snacks for their nutrients or health benefits, we buy them to have as a treat so it’s great that Walkers have launched Baked Hoops and Crosses which are made with 56% wholegrain. As a mum I know the fried snacks and crisps that my son takes to school in…
Food News – April 2013
I’m pleased to bring you April’s Food News where I review new products and ones which are just new to me and probably you. Steenbergs Organic I was recently sent a box of spices and baking ingredients from Steenbergs Organic who are a family run company based in Yorkshire who also specialise in Fairtrade products….
Judge Two-Stage Kitchen Knife Sharpener Review
I was recently sent the Judge Two-Stage Kitchen Knife Sharpener to try out. Having had most of my knives as wedding presents some 18 years ago you could say many of my knives are a little worse for wear and tend to get side-lined for the newer ones in the drawer. I’ve owned a one-stage…
Food News – March 2013
Welcome to the first Food News which I hope to make a regular feature with news of all the latest products to hit the shelves and a review of what I thought of them. Here are some products in the order that I recieved them. Food Thoughts Cocoa First up was the 100% Fair Trade…
Walkers Brings Home the Bacon (sponsored post)
I must have been 8 or 9 when I had my first Walkers crisp and remember seeing this new name on boxes on the floor of my local sweet come toy shop. I remember thinking at first “who is this completely unheard of brand” because up until then the market leaders were Golden Wonder and…
Review of Oxo Good Grips Roller Mop & Microfibre Extendable Duster
I was really pleased when I was asked if I would review some cleaning products for Oxo, indeed I was like kid in a sweet shop trying to decide what I’d like to review! In the end I plumped for the Roller Mop because although I do like my current one it’s heads seem to…
