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Magical Miniature Garden in a Jar

This amazing miniature garden in a jar is my friend Sylwia (author of My Little Coffee Blog among other sites) brought as a gift for my older daughter. I don’t have to tell you that she absolutely loved it and started planning to make some more miniature clay figurines to add to it, couple of […]

Simple Crochet Cosy for an Ugly Travel Coffee Mug

I always wanted to have one of those travel mugs but I never really liked any of them enough to pay £7-£10 for it. Couple of days ago, completely by chance, I spotted on sales this ugly mug… It was only 50p so I took it even through I did not really like the snowflake […]

Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas – Traditional & Modern

Because my own 3rd wedding anniversary is approaching next week I was wondering what kind of gift should I give to my husband. So far we have managed to celebrate our anniversaries according to traditional gift list: it was paper first, then cotton and this year it will be leather… This is list of both […]

Quick & Easy Nail Art For All Seasons

Simple, quick and easy nail art ideas.

Crochet Apple Cosy Pattern – Last Minute DIY Gift Idea

[inspired by “Simple Crochet” by Sara Sinaguglia, pattern is my own] MATERIALS about 12-15 g of yarn for 4 mm crochet – UK 8 / US 6 (2 colours if making leaves or flowers) ribbon – optional buttons – optional beads with large holes – optional EQUIPMENT 4 mm crochet hook METHOD stitches used: chain […]

DIY Felt Brooches for Moms, Aunties & Grannies – Christmas Gift Ideas

MATERIALS few varied size felt circles pieces of craft yarn thread & needle buttons or beads brooch fastenings METHOD 1. First make flowers out yarn: wrap it around your fingers, tighten the loops on one side and then spread to shape the flower. 2. Place first flower on the biggest felt circle and sew it […]

5 Minute Nail Art – Silver Stripes

Quick and easy nail art that can be done in 5 minutes…

Raffaello – Almond & Coconut Cream No Bake Cake

Recipe for no bake cake inspired by Raffaello from Ferrero Rocher.

Japanese Kimono Inspired Nail Art Pattern

Japanese kimono pattern for the nails – aquamarine blue, dark cherry red and light cherry blossom pink.

Napoleonka – Polish Custard Cream Pie

Napoleonka recipe – Polish custard cream pie made out of two layers of pastry filled with custard cream and often decorated with layer of icing sugar.

Black Forest Cake – German Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Black Forest Cake – German chocolate cake with cherry liquor and fresh cherries.

Photo Quiz # 9 – Prize: BlackBerry “Supergirl” Case (CLOSED)

Photo quiz – “Supergirl” BlackBerry 9900 hard shell case to be won.

Hi-Tec Lady Waterproof Auckland Trail Shoes – Review

Couple of days ago my new Hi-Tec Lady Waterproof Auckland Trail shoes from SportsShoes.com has arrived…They have quite a huge selection of running shoes from well known brands at great discounted rates too. From all the available shoes I chosen this model because of their brownish (taupe/winter plum) colour and waterproof properties… in this order. I […]

Handmade Mulberry Paper Stamped Party Invitations / Cards

MATERIALS square pieces of handmade Mulberry paper pieces of ribbon tied into bows square blank cards with envelopes glitter glues, we used orange and pink colourful ink (we used purple bingo dabber instead) marker – same colour as the ink craft glue EQUIPMENT large stamp for the front of the card little stamp for the back […]

Cheese, Wine & Food Pairings

There is plenty of varieties of cheese and wine so choosing the right pair can be a little tricky…

DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

DIY festive gift ideas – handmade cards, homemade cosmetics and more…

Sugar-Free Minty Blueberry Milkshake

Very simple, delicious and guilt-free milkshake recipe without sugar.

Waffles with Nutella & Blueberries

[inspired by delicious toasts by Susan of Food Blogga] INGREDIENTS waffles (freshly toasted) Nutella or other chocolate-hazelnut spread fresh berries (I used blueberries)

Crisp Almond Crescent Rolls Filled with Sour Cherry Marmalade

Crescent rolls – step by step photo tutorial.

Fried & Baked Chicken in Breadcrumbs

INGREDIENTS 4 pieces of chicken breast or 8 pieces of chicken legs (skinless, boneless, cut into chunks) 30g unsalted butter or some oil for frying chicken for the plain breadcrumbs 1 large egg (lightly beaten) 1 cup of fine breadcrumbs ½ tsp sea salt for garlicy paprika and coriander breadcrumbs 1 large egg (lightly beaten) […]

Rice Salad with Pineapple, Red Kidney Beans, Sweet Corn & Raisins

INGREDIENTS 2 cups (uncooked) easy cook rice 4 cups of cold water to cook the rice 400g tin of pineapple (drained, chopped) 400g tin of sweet corn (drained) 400g tin of red kidney beans (drained) ½ cup of raisins 1 cup boiling water to rehydrate the raisins 2-3 pieces of fried chicken breast (diced) – […]

Japanese Style Chicken Katsu Curry

Easy Japanese style chicken katsu curry recipe to make at home.

Knedle ze Śliwkami / Polish Potato Dumplings with Plums

Traditional Polish dumplings with plum filling recipe.

Caribbean Pineapple & Chicken Kebabs – Sweet, Spicy & Juicy

One of the best fast foods you can make, sweet, spicy and juicy at the same time, hard to stop on one.

Vanilla Fairy Cakes / Cupcakes

[adapted from recipe that my 4½ old daughter brought from school] INGREDIENTS for the muffins 2 large or 3 smaller eggs ½ cup golden caster sugar ½ bar unsalted butter – 125g (melted and cooled down) 1½ cup self rising flour for vanilla butter cream ¼ bar unsalted butter – about 70g 2 cups icing […]

Chicken de Volaille in Chestnut Mushroom Sauce / Zrazy z Kurczaka

Chicken de Volaille / zrazy z kurczaka is a Polish dish often served at wedding and other parties.

Mixed Fruit Salad in Minty Sauce

Kids’ favourite minty fruit salad with condensed milk.

Blackcurrant & Apple Pie

INGREDIENTS for the filling 1½ kg apples, crunchy and not too sweet apples would be the best (peeled, cored, cubed) 6 tbs blackcurrant jam (I used my mom’s homemade marmalade) 2 tbs vanilla sugar for sweet short crust pastry 2½ cup plain white flour 200g unsalted butter (cold, chopped) ½ cup golden caster sugar 2-3 […]

Ch’tiramisu – Tiramisu from North of France

Quick, delicious tiramisu recipe brought from the trip to North of France.

Blueberry & Chocolate Crumb Cheesecake – Sernik Czekoladowy z Jagodami

Delicious baked blueberry cheesecake with chocolate crumble crust layer.

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