Week 13.27 – Lemoncello and German
Week 27 from July 1st to July 7th was one of glorious weather in Edinburgh. The city is truly magnificent when the sun shines, it’s just a pity that it shines so rarely! Mum retired this week, a major milestone in her life and kind of a watershed in mine. I’ve also had some distressing […]
Lemon Coconut Slice
This easy to make no-bake slice is perfect for afternoon tea on a bright spring day. Please note: I use a 20ml tablespoon and 250ml measuring cup for all of my recipes. If you are using a 15ml tablespoon, you will need to use 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice in the base […]
By George, I Think She Got It!
As the wonderful Rex Harrison said (not sang) in My Fair Lady, “I knew that she would do it, and indeed she did!” Yes, as you can see from the pic here my Innocent Knitting Nancy has proved successful and I now have two little smoothie hats to show for it. Truth be told I […]
Cinnamon Butterfly Bikkies
I love these biscuits, they’re cute as a button and so easy too! They are my absolute favourite, which is why I try to avoid making them – I end up eating half the dough and then most of the biscuits too! Ingredients 125g butter 125g caster or icing sugar 1 egg 125g self raising […]
Tutu Motif
This gorgeous motif is a variation of a traditional design. It reminds me of a dancer in a tutu, hence the name I’ve given it 🙂 The sample here was needle tatted Caron Watercolours – colour 045 Flame. R 6ds, lrg p, 6ds Ch (3ds, p)x6 3ds R 6ds, join first ring, 6ds Ch 3ds, […]
Matilda Tatted Bookmark Pattern
Sample shown original size and tatted using three strands of DMC embroidery cotton for both the shuttle and ball threads. Instructions Ring A of 4ds, 3p sep 4ds, 4ds * Chain of 6ds p 6ds Ring of 4ds, join to last p of previous ring, 4ds, 2p sep 4ds, 4ds Repeat from * 3 times […]
Madeleines
These light and delicious French classic Madeleines are so quick and easy to make – but you can’t skimp on the steps. In this recipe it’s the process that’s the important thing if you want to get a successful result. You could make them in a cupcake pan if you don’t have a Madeleine pan, […]
[GCMV9D] Happy Little Vegemites
Found Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Type Traditional – Regular Very easy find for a Sunday afternoon. We were very rosey indeed after this one T bracelet L bracelet