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Christmas catering

December 1, 2008May 27, 2010 BritMumInNZ 4 Comments Baking, Sarah

Friends of old will know I’m not the best in the kitchen. It took me many years to get over my fear of going near the cooker (okay, it’s not THAT bad!) and baking, well, I was never going to go there! The only experience I had of baking was in ‘Home Economics’ at school […]

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Good Neighbours are a God Send

June 27, 2007May 27, 2010 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Baking, Sarah

Returning home from morning Kindi, with Sophie drifting off to sleep, I had thoughts running through my mind of things to organise for Charlotte’s 4th Birthday tomorrow (and the party on Sunday). I was set on decorating boxes, tidying up the house and making sure Sophie got up to bed for a good nap. Charlotte […]

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Betty Crocker!

September 9, 2006May 27, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Baking, Charlotte

My baking adventures continue. This week I set about with Daddy to make beautiful blueberry muffins. Wowee! They almost came out as good as what they look like on the packet.

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Learning to Bake. At 33!

August 18, 2006May 27, 2010 Dan 1 Comment Baking, Dan

Yes, it’s true. I am finally learning to bake at the ripe old age of 33. If a 3 year old can do it then so can I. Maybe.

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