We have a shop near us that sells American sweets and a couple of weeks ago, there was much excitement from the kids (and maybe me) when they started to stock Kool Aid drinks sachets. They weren't expensive so we stocked up on some flavours thinking we'd be back for more in no time - we bought strawberry lemonade, grape, pineapple, lemonade and one I can't remember the flavour of but I know it was bright green when we made it up.When we started to make the first one I was more than a little horrified at the amount of sugar you have to put in! For a small sachet of Kool Aid … [Read more...]
Homemade Banana and walnut cupcakes….
I can't be the only person who has a random packet of walnuts in my cupboard!I have no idea where they've come from as they're not something we usually eat but I've managed to use them up today in these delicious banana and walnut cupcakes which were mostly inspired by the two pathetic looking bananas that I spied in the fruit bowl looking like they were way past their best.Homemade banana and walnut cupcakes 160g butter 160g sugar 180g flour 2 eggs 1 tablespoon milk 1 capful of vanilla essence 2 bananas, mashed a handful of walnuts chopped (saving a few larger pieces for … [Read more...]
The Frugal Family Christmas Activity Advent- Homemade Snowman Soup….
I'm pretty sure I've told you all about Snowman Soup at least a hundred times over the last few years but for the benefit of those of you who have never had the pleasure of hearing about it, I'm going to quickly tell you again. ;-)Basically, it's a fantastic idea for a homemade gift which is also a great treat for you and the kids. You add all of the ingredients for a gorgeous warming hot chocolate drink into a cellophane bag so the lucky recipient of your gift (or you) just has to pour it into a mug, add hot water and stir.We make enough for two mugs in our bags and add the hot … [Read more...]
How to Make Gummy Bear Ice Lollies….
Miss Frugal has been taking more of an interest in blogging lately but rather than post on her own blog, she likes to share her ideas on here. She researches what she wants to make, makes me a little shopping list and then makes whatever it is, obviously being the child of a blogger she also knows to photograph every step of the way. ;-)So far she's made Shamrock Shakes and homemade Mint Lemonade and today she's turning her attention to ice lollies, specifically gummy bear ice lollies!She's made a little video to show you how to make these very delicious tasting lollies so I'll let her … [Read more...]
25 Amazingly Delicious Cakes to WOW people with….
Who doesn't love cake?The official dictionary definition of cake is that it's 'a sweet food made with a mixture of flour, eggs, fat and sugar' which, although true, doesn't seem anywhere near enough of a definition to do justice to some of the wonderful creations that I see almost every time I fire up my laptop.So today I'm celebrating cake by sharing some of my favourite cakes that I've seen online recently....The Crazy Kitchen - Bailey's Chocolate LasagneThe Crazy Kitchen - 5 layer Sprinkle Covered Ombre CakeYellow Days - Cherry and Almond CakesActually Mummy - … [Read more...]
Divine Chocolate Fudge Cake Pudding….
Chocolate Fudge Cake Pudding130g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 135 sugar 6 tbsp cocoa 120ml milk 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp vanilla essence 135g soft brown sugarMix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and 2 tablespoons of the cocoa powder. Add in the milk, melted butter and vanilla. Mix it until it’s smooth and then pour into a lightly greased baking dish. Next you need to mix together the remaining cocoa powder and the brown sugar and just sprinkle it over the mixture in the dish. Over the top of the mixture, you then need to pour … [Read more...]
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