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Butternut Pecan Loaf Cake Recipe

My Butternut Pecan Loaf Cake is easy to make, wholesome, nutty & delicious. Perfect for any occasion, it's a great way to use up leftover butternut squash!

Love your leftovers and delight your tastebuds with this easy to make, easy to share Butternut Pecan Loaf Cake. Moist and tender, this loaf really doesn't taste of squash, it just tastes delicious. You could definitely get away without telling anyone that the secret ingredient is actually really good for you!Of course, I would never say that my Butternut Pecan Loaf Cake is 'healthy' based Continue reading...

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My Butternut Pecan Loaf Cake is easy to make, wholesome, nutty & delicious. Perfect for any occasion, it's a great way to use up leftover butternut squash!

Butternut Pecan Loaf Cake Recipe

A stack of red wine brownies with a cherry alongside

Red Wine Brownies – A Quick and Easy Recipe

My Cottage Pie with Root Vegetable Topping is a twist on a traditional British recipe the whole family will love.

Cottage Pie with Roasted Root Vegetable Topping

This Spicy Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe has all the wonderful flavours of fall. arming ginger, sweet cinnamon, pungent cloves and aromatic nutmeg all combine to make this cake taste so good! If you love fall spices, this is the cake for you!

Spicy Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe

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Great Things To Do In October

Things to Do in October

The Hearth and Soul Link Party, where you are welcome to share your blog posts about anything that feeds the soul

October Edition of The Hearth and Soul Link Party

Online Homemade Christmas Cake Workshop Flyer

Homemade Christmas Cake Workshop

Finding Yourself Again in after the kids leave home - an empty nest

Finding Yourself Again After Your Kids Leave Home

Style

Don't miss these easy, inexpensive ways to freshen up your home for fall, brighten your surroundings and really get the most out of this lovely season!

Easy Tips to Help You Freshen Up Your Home For Fall

How To Feel Comfortable In Front of a Camera - April Harris photographed at Stamford Park

How To Feel Comfortable In Front Of A Camera

Refresh Your Wardrobe - a colour coordinated wardrobe

Refresh Your Wardrobe – 5 Easy Steps

A hat is a real fashion statement, but how to choose a hat that is perfect for you? Don't miss these tips to help you make the right choice!

How to Choose a Hat That is Perfect for You

Travel

5 Places I Can't Wait To Visit Again - April standing on the balcony of the Dandolo Suite at The Hotel Daniele Venice

5 Places I Can’t Wait To Visit Again

Greys Court – A Charming Tudor Country House

The Lady Astor Suite at Cliveden House Hotel

Lady Astor Suite at Cliveden House Hotel

April J Harris on the stairs at Beaulieu

Beaulieu Palace House – A Magical Evening

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How is it nearly the end of October? I’m not sur

How is it nearly the end of October? I’m not sure I have ever known a year to fly by so fast! Are you feeling the same way?If you are looking for some inspiration o help you make the most of the rest of the month, check out my blog post on Things To Do in October. It offers lots of ideas for things you can do to look after yourself and your home, and get your family ready for the cooler months to come.If you look at Autumn as a fresh start like I do, it will give you lots of ideas to help you make the most of this wonderful time of year. Click the link in my bio @apriljharris to find out more.

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We are a bit late celebrating Canadian Thanksgivin

We are a bit late celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving this year. We were all away last weekend, so our son and his partner came to visit this weekend instead. And today after work, we are all sitting down to a traditional meal. Never mind that it’s simply a Monday in England, tonight at our house, it’s Canadian Thanksgiving.It’s not about when you celebrate or make the memories, it’s just important that you do it.

Planning any baking this weekend? I've got a fabul

How do you feel about meal planning?⁣ ⁣ I used

How do you feel about meal planning?⁣
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I used to fly by the seat of my pants most of the time when it came to our menus, but these days I can testify to the benefits of planning ahead. I feel so much more relaxed when I know what we are going to eat when, and it also helps me avoid food waste. ⁣
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If you could use some meal planning inspiration, I have put together a collection of family favourite recipes to help make dinner easy.⁣
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Please click the link in my bio for the recipes -> @apriljharris

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