Valentine's & Anniversaries Archives

Favourite Things Triple Layer Chocolate & Almond Birthday Cake

Super soft, spongy, chocolate layer cake topped with all favorite things… perfect cake for birthdays or any other special occasion.

A Grand Opening of The Hollywood Bowl in Brighton Marina

Our visit to the Hollywood Bowl in Brighton Marina.

Washi Tape Gift Tags for Any Occasion

Lazy but pretty gift tags made with washi tape.

Coquito – Caribbean Rum Punch with Coconut Milk, Cinnamon & Nutmeg

Less known Caribbean rum punch with coconut milk, condensed milk and spices.

Gin & Tonic with Mint, Lime and Blueberries

Classic drink recipe with a twist – perfect for Father’s Day and hot summer afternoons and evenings.

Baked Not Fried Doughnuts with Vanilla Glaze

Healthier, baked not fried doughnuts recipe, very quick to make with special doughnut baking pans.

Classic Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe for the Valentine’s Day

Classic strawberry daiquiri recipe plus some Valentine’s Day ideas, in case you did not plan anything yet.

Love Bugs & Other Cute Pom-Pom Creatures

Extremely cute and easy to make pom-pom love bugs, spiders, Santas, dust bunnies and more…

Classic No Bake Tiramisu Recipe for The Expedia’s World on a Plate Challenge

Classic Tuscan no bake tiramisu dessert recipe using Marsala wine and lady finger biscuits.

Handmade Gift Tags with Buttons

Don’t buy gift tags, make them yourself in less than 30 minutes.

Classic Walnut Coffee Cake with Buttercream Filling

Classic walnut cake recipe… with versatile buttercream fillings flavour.

Potato Stamped Gift Wrapping Paper

Another idea for the 30 Minute Crafts series – potato stamping… this time we are making gift wrapping paper.

DIY Watercolour Gift Tags & Wrapping Paper

Extremely easy but effective handmade gift tags and gift wrapping paper.

Easy DIY Xmas Home Décor Ideas

Different types of DIY Christmas decorations for the house.

Brazilian-style Mango & Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing

Easy Brazilian fruit salad recipe with lime and brown sugar dressing.

Pasta con le Cozze – Pasta with Mussels

Mussels with fresh tomatoes, wine, garlic, chilli, parsley, olive oil and tossed with Italian pasta.

Triple Layer Vanilla Sponge Cake with Raspberries & Chocolate

Easy to make yet quite impressive triple layer vanilla sponge cake with fresh raspberries, raspberry conserve and chocolate and hazelnut spread.

Spiced Cuban Classic – The “No Problemo” Mojito

Spiced Cuban classic – mojito cocktail with mint and lime, perfect for Summer parties.

Trip to Paris & Lunch at Porte 12 with Teisseire Syrups

Picture heavy reportage from visit to Paris, lunch at Porte 12 and tasting Teisseire syrups.

Condensed Milk & Coffee Tarts with Almonds

Easy to make condensed milk and coffee tarts with almonds.

DIY Compact Mirror Pouch & Matching Perfume Atomizer Case – Crochet Patterns

Quick and easy DIY pouch for the compact mirror and matching case for the perfume atomiser – free crochet patterns.

DIY Tissue Paper Cards for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day & Other Occasions – Kids’ Crafts

Quick, simple yet effective DIY card making idea using blank cards and tissue paper alone…

Quick Turkey Kofta Kebabs with Spanish Smoked Paprika

Very quick but also very yummy turkey mince kebabs with addition of divine smelling Spanish smoked paprika.

Death by Chocolate – Seriously Chocolatey Orange & Vanilla Cake

Very rich but delicious, moist cake recipe with texture similar to marcepan and filled with scent of orange liqueur and vanilla.

Aqua Blue, Teal & Golden Sand En Suite – Home Decor Theme

Aqua blue, teal, amber and gold coloured theme for the en-suite (or toilet).

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas For Any Occasion

Creative DIY gift wrapping ideas for any occasion: Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, Valentines, Weddings etc.

Ice Cream Dessert with Madeira Cake & Grand Marnier

This is quick and easy dessert for the end of summer – with ice cream, ready made cake and warming up liquor.

Poppy Seed Crêpes Suzette

Crêpes Suzette – traditional pancake dessert that originates in Monaco.

Mocha Éclairs / Eklerki – Mother’s Day Treat

Quick and easy Mocha Éclairs recipe (from scratch) – perfect Mother’s Day treat!

Coffee Icing Glazed Cookies – Homemade Gift Idea

Mothering Sunday recipe idea – coffee icing glazed cookies.

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