Bakes, Desserts

Summer Berry Meringues

These summer berry meringues with vanilla chantilly cream went down a treat in my household! This dessert is so light and is a perfect treat to have on a summers evening. What you'll need: 100g egg whites (I used 3 egg whites - large eggs)200g caster sugarPink food colouring300ml pot of double cream 5 tbsp… Continue reading Summer Berry Meringues

Bakes, Cupcakes

Lemon and Coconut Cupcakes

Lemon and coconut cupcakes with a candied lemon segment for decoration! These cupcakes are the perfect combination for a summers day treat! ~ Makes 12 large cupcakes ~ What you'll need: 150g margarine250g caster sugar3 eggs150g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder2 lemons (we'll be using the rind and the juice!)80g desiccated coconut75ml water200g unsalted butter400g… Continue reading Lemon and Coconut Cupcakes

Small Projects

Hama Bead Cup Toppers

Summer is in full swing and keeping your drinks bug free is a task! Try making our beach ball themed cup toppers to solve the problem! What you'll need: Hama beads/Perler Beads (I've used orange, pink, yellow, green, blue and purple)Circle pegboardsIroning sheetsIron Let's get started! Our first step is to decide on our design!… Continue reading Hama Bead Cup Toppers

Bakes, Biscuits, Small Treats

Strawberry Flower Biscuits

Flowers are out in bloom and to celebrate the warmer weather I'm sharing with you this recipe to make flower shaped biscuits! What you'll need: Sandwich style biscuits (I used strawberry shortcake ones)White chocolate buttonsStrawberry lacesWhite chocolate buttons with sprinkles Let's get started! Firstly take your strawberry laces and cut them up roughly into 1”… Continue reading Strawberry Flower Biscuits

Small Projects

Seashell Photoframe

Now that summer is over and visits to the beach will become less frequent, why not savour your summer memories by making this really easy and fun DIY seashell photoframe? The perfect excuse to collect shells! What you'll need: 1 photoframeGlue gun or strong glueSeashellsPaint (optional) . Let's get started! Our first step is to… Continue reading Seashell Photoframe

Bakes, Small Treats

Strawberry Pavlova Ice Cream

Hello! Welcome back! It's been a little while but I have some great DIY's and bakes to share with you! This week, I'll be sharing an easy strawberry ice cream that is perfect for the hot weather we're currently having here in the UK. Here's what you'll need to get started: Equipment: Ice cream machineBlender… Continue reading Strawberry Pavlova Ice Cream