We had a lovely half-term holiday last week and I wish it could have been longer! Here's a look back at some of the things we got up to... On the sunniest day of the week we headed over to Hunstanton with the boys' grandparents. I really like it there out of season - it's not too busy and great for ...
Baking with children: My top tips
Over the last few years, I've learnt to love baking with my two boys. As a solo baker I'm not too much of a perfectionist - I'm more of a fan of a delicious, but wonky Victoria Sandwich than anything too fancy - but it did take me a while to fully embrace the mess and chaos that goes with children's ...
Knit one, Purl one
After months of endlessly crocheting granny squares for blankets, I've recently rediscovered the joys of knitting. I think I'll always love knitting more than crochet - I've been doing it for much longer, and so much of crochet still seems a bit of a mystery to me. I never have the patience to knit ...
Valentine’s Day: Cake and Snowdrops
Happy Valentine's Day to you all! We shy, retiring Woodmans don't usually go in for Valentine's - but it was great to get a cup of tea in bed in a lovely new Emma Bridgewater mug (the hints have worked!) and a homemade 'Valentimes' card from Gabriel. For James' birthday last weekend I got a ...
A Marmalade Day
Every year I see Seville oranges for sale in the shops and have vague thoughts about making my own marmalade, but I'd never got round to it. I've always been a bit scared by the amount of time, hassle and mess involved. But lately I've got a bit more confident with jam and chutney making, so this ...