Hoyas produce such unusual flowers – waxy on parts, looking like cat tongues on parts and producing sweet nectar. It is always a treat when
Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Icing
I made this apple cake from a King Arthur flour recipe a while back and forgot to post it. It is a moist apple cake
Mini Cheer
Time for another edition of Mini Cheer with things to enjoy during winter! Plants… Nothing brightens up the stark white days of winter as much
Ice Decorations
The trees felt a little empty after I took down my Christmas snowflakes, so I made these ice hangings out of the remnants of my
Mincemeat
A classic flavour at Christmas, but not the traditional suet recipe. Simmer for about 30 minutes. When you drag a spoon across the bottom of
Nut and Chocolate Toffee
This is a recipe that has been in my binder since the 1980’s. After a few years away from it, we made more this year
Everyday Cheer 