Zesty Leek Puff-pastry Pizza #LoveMyLeeks

I love leeks. I always keep a pack of frozen sliced leeks in the freezer all year round. They are so versatile they can be used in so many dishes both to add flavour and to bring out the best in other flavours. But I love it most when November comes around and fresh leeks are...

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New blog header

I know just what you're thinking...oooh nice new blog header. Yes it was time for an updated look and as we've always muddled through doing our own (very basic) designs it was really nice to have this header done professionally for us by the very talented Charlotte at F&R Designs. We'll...

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A healthy bakeover for Beetroot and Chocolate cake

We love making the Phenomenal Dark Chocolate Beetroot cake from Abel & Cole's recipe book. We've tried various versions of beetroot and chocolate cake but this one usually turns out the best. I think by whisking the egg whites separately and then folding them in helps...

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A winter makeover for my bedroom

This time of year, as the weather turns colder, I love to stay indoors more and keep cosy and warm. The Betta Living #BettaWinter Challenge was the perfect opportunity to revamp a room to make it cosy for winter. I decided that I wanted to give my bedroom a winter makeover but with...

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Anyone for tennis? Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash for Nintendo Wii U

Everyone who knows me realises that I am no sports player. No fitness fanatic. No gym bunny. J is as energetic as it is possible to be, D is a great creative force, T is a true dancer. But me - no, running around is not something I enjoy. So when we were given the chance to...

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New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward for Nintendo 3DS

Here's my diary since I've been playing New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward Since I met my new friend Sophie in Beaumonde City my life has totally transformed. Sophie had her own clothing boutique but as she loved my sense of style SO much she has let me take over the boutique....

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Animal crossing Amiibo Festival for the Nintendo Wii U - Our review

Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival was our first encounter with the Animal Crossing games. The characters will be familiar to those who already know the hugely popular Animal Crossing games, but to us they were new. We were sent an amiibo pack with four of the characters and...

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