Autumn Apple Picking + Easy Apple Crumble Recipe
On 09/13/2022 by Gemma MeekEvery few Autumns, I stumble upon a new activity that I know will become a tradition for many years to come – this year it’s apple picking. We took a trip down to Kent to visit the Castle Farm Orchard which is famous for their Norfolk Royal Apples that are shiny and vivid red in appearance. They
Three Diptyque Favourites
On 08/12/2022 by Gemma MeekFragrance is one of my favourite beauty products to splurge on, but I know that choosing the right perfume for you can be easier said than done. Diptyque is a brand that is recognisable by their sleek, luxe packaging that is easy on the eye and I came back to them time again not only
An Easy Green Smoothie
On 07/15/2022 by Gemma MeekAfter overindulging on sausage rolls over the festive period, my body is in serious need of a detox. Green smoothies are an excellent way of incorporating a few new flavours and veggies into your every day smoothies, but they can be quite daunting if you haven’t tried making your own before. After playing around with several
The Most Indulgent Brownie Recipe
On 06/09/2022 by Gemma MeekI think I’ve made the most overindulgent dessert ever?! A delicious fudgy brownie on top of a chocolate chip cookie base topped with mini eggs – it doesn’t get much better than that! This came about when I decided I wanted to share an Easter recipe with you and my mind went straight to something with mini eggs, but
A Classic Victoria Sponge Recipe
On 05/25/2022 by Gemma MeekIf there’s a cake I can never say no to, it’s a classic Victoria sponge. I just adore the airy sponge mixed with the tart jam and sweet buttercream icing. It’s the perfect accompaniment for a Summer picnic or an afternoon tea. I’ve baked quite a few Victoria sponges in my time, but I thought it was about time
A Delicious, Easy Cheese Scone Recipe
On 04/15/2022 by Gemma MeekEaster weekend feels like the perfect time to dig out an old favourite scone recipe that I’ve ben using since I was little. They’re delicious paired with a picnic and they can easily be adapted if you want them plain or with a vegan cheese as I currently use vegan margarine and almond milk to make these
Carrot Topped “Dirt” Chocolate Muffins
On 04/10/2022 by Gemma MeekBaking is one of my favourite ways to unwind and relax, so over the last few months I have turned my hand to perfecting the crusty baguette, baking moist lemon loaves as well as creating the perfect biscuit snap. One of the bakes I’ve been most proud of are the deliciously moorish chocolate muffins that I’m going
Easy Nail Art Designs For Beginners
On 03/25/2022 by Gemma MeekOne of my goals of over the last few months was to get better at doing my own nails, experimenting with seasonal designs and not just going straight for two layers of my favourite polish. In today’s post I have shared my three favourites that I have been wearing recently and that I think are easy to replicate. The
The Easiest Cheese Straws Recipe
On 03/05/2022 by Gemma MeekWhen I was a child, I use to spend hours in the kitchen with my Nan baking cakes, scones and bread, so being in the kitchen cooking up a storm has always been rather relaxing for me. We used to work from the same recipe book and I’ve been dreaming of these cheese straws for some time, so after
First Impressions On The FOREO BEAR Mini
On 02/25/2022 by Gemma MeekFOREO are a brand you’ve probably heard of already, especially when it comes to their award winning cleansing devices and mask treatments. I’ve wanted to give the FOREO BEAR Mini a try for some time, so I thought I’d share my first impressions of using the device and come back in a month to share my before and after. I