I have spent years trying to perfect the art of scone making. What is more quintessentially English than a warm scone slathered with jam and cream? I have tried dozens of recipes and have put to the test the tips and techniques of every expert baker I’ve seen, still, no perfect scone! Maybe my expectations … Continue reading
Posted in January 2012 …
Euro 2012 – The saga continues……
Today I bring you the second instalment in our Euro 2012 travel plans. If you missed the first one, check it out – 2012: A European Championship Odyssey Now that the dates and locations of Ireland’s fixtures at Euro 2012 were known, the priority became procuring tickets to at least one of Ireland’s matches. As I … Continue reading
Travel Craft Alert! Love Map By minimoz
Today’s travel craft comes to you from minimoz, a talented little lady from Melbourne. I love this idea and have every intention of making one for our home someday. Our love map would start with Melbourne, where we met while we were both living there, then onto Ottawa, where we lived while I finished my … Continue reading
Photo Friday #7 — Exotic
Today’s #FriFotos theme is exotic and my offering for you is a view of beautiful Angkor Wat from the top of Phnom Bakheng in Cambodia. This was probably one of my favourite places that we visited in Angkor because, unbelievably, we were the only people there! Take a look here to see what it can … Continue reading
Welcome to Chester – a pseudo-local tour
Up in the north-west of England there is a small cathedral city called Chester. It’s a very pretty city and it’s also a nice place to live, that’s why I live here. Today I’d like to take you on a tour of this fair city and show you some of my favourite spots. I hope … Continue reading
The World’s Easiest & Fastest Desert! Banoffee Pie!
I had never heard of Banoffee Pie before I moved to England but this deliciously sweet and gooey desert is now one of my favourites! Not only is it amazingly delicious, it’s also the easiest thing to make, that’s two birds with one stone in my estimation! All you need is 4 simple ingredients and … Continue reading
Travel Craft Alert! Patina White’s Repurposed Globe Art
Today’s travel craft is brought to you by Patina White! How great is this repurposed globe idea?! I love it! Check out her studio here, and her blog here for more inspiring ideas! Also check out a great post, Globe-al Recycling: 19 Projects to DIY, over at Blue Velvet Chair!
Photo Friday #6–Happy Place
My happy place is under the sea at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! I don’t think there is any place better!
2012: A European Championship Odyssey
Today I bring you a post from my personal travel planner, my boyfriend Damian. This is the first of a number of posts that will chronicle the planning for our trip in Europe this summer, including tips and tricks for planning a trip on a budget. Enjoy! As soon as the Republic of Ireland secured … Continue reading
Updates and Summer Plans!
Things are busy around here this week, with a deadline for me both at work and school! I’m trying my hardest to not get distracted by the time sucking vortex that is the internet so that I don’t end up in a complete panic the day before my essay is due! In more exciting news, … Continue reading