I haven’t made much jam in the past – that which I have was either too solid or very runny.…
Doughnut Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar
I made these Doughnut-style muffins this morning to keep hungry family at bay for a little while. They are really…
Another Vegan Brownie Recipe Tested
Doesn’t time fly? I have realised that since the beginning of August I have posted only six times – oops!…
Sweet Chilli, er, sauce?
The OH and I both love sweet chilli sauce so it was high time that I tried to make some.…
‘Foosty’ Banana and Apple Spiced Muffins
Ever wondered what to do with a practically mouldy (foosty) banana? And apples which are getting towards the wrinkly stage? Make…
The Vegan Society Chocolate Brownies
It’s great to have a day off once in a while. My first port of call on my to do…
Spicy Chilli Bread Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is a great way to use up dry and/or stale bread. As a result I find home-made garlic…
Blueberry and Almond Crumble Cupcakes
One thing that we learnt shortly after moving into our new hoose was that the OH, as a meat-eater, is…
Whirlwind Week
I haven’t written a blog post in over four weeks (thank goodness for scheduled posts) or posted in three! It’s been…
Black and White Photo Study
Here are a few black and white photos I took last weekend. What do you think? Black and white photos…
MDM’s Recipe – Vegan Prune and Almond Brownies
After last weeks Vegan Cherry and Almond Brownies I had an urge to have another go at something a little bit…
The Spider – Another Excerpt from my book!
She was on a high, such a fucking high that she felt she would never come down. People were clouds.…
7 More Ways to Change How You Take Photos: Part 3
With Part 1 and Part 2 out the way, this is my final post on how to change the way…
A Healthy Shade of Beige and Sage
Beige or even yellowy-orange. That colour of food that screams processed, deep fried, mass produced. Well I made a ‘beige’…
What’s Looking Hot in Gardens in July (UK)?
Gorgeous things in full flower at the moment (mid July) in Scotland, UK (or is it….)? There are of…
Design: Saint Cuthbert’s Way Ultra Trophy
We were asked to make a trophy base for the Saint Cuthbert’s Way Ultramarathon Race by the organisers of the…
Seaton Park, Aberdeen – As Beautiful as Ever
Despite there being lots of works on at the moment to improve the park, which at first glance may seem…
Vegan Cherry and Almond Brownies by Good Food Magazine
It’s been a couple of weeks since I made my last brownie recipe for my quest. Today’s recipe is brought…
9 More Ways to Change how you Photograph: Part 2
On saturday I mentioned my first 9 tips on how to change the way you take photographs. Here are my…
Vegan Victoria Sponge – Another Challenge?
Another staple of the ‘normal’ cake baking world which indulges in eggs and dairy is the classic ‘Victoria Sponge.’ Whereas…
9 Ways to Help Change How You Photograph: Part 1
As I mentioned previously some friends and I recently went on an evening after work taking photos. I thought I would…
Cocoa Tea – Chocolately, Healthy Warming Goodness!
If you haven’t tried cocoa tea, then now is a good time to start. I tried a wee sneaky bag…
Extra Refreshing Water
So I saw this idea of Infused Water on another blog I follow: The Homemaker’s Life Never really thought of…
Simply Spiffing Semolina with Chocolate Cream
This is a really great, easy breakfast idea. If the mixture turns out too thick, add some more milk. Too…
Crispy Kale – an Easy, Tasty Veg
We quite often have crispy kale for supper. It’s easy to make, tastes great and is pretty healthy. All you…
A Unique Craft Business – Medals and Trophies
So, in case you don’t already know, I, well technically we(!), have a little craft business on the side (one…
Plant Focus: Meconopsis (Blue Poppies)
On a recent visit to the Scottish Plant Hunter’s Garden (The Explorers Garden) in Pitlochry I was lucky enough to…
It’s Brownie Day! Vegan Black Bean Brownies
As I continue on my quest for the perfect vegan brownie today is the turn of the infamous black…
Living with a Fear of the Metaphorical Darkness
So, gin and tonic in hand, I wonder about the topic of today’s post. Do I free write? No, because…
Photo Club Walkabout
We have a group of us at work who are all keen on photography. We went on a walkabout last…
