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Old Fashioned Banana Cake Recipe

Old Fashioned Banana Cake recipe

This Old Fashioned Banana Cake recipe is easy to make, a cinch to decorate, and it tastes amazing. You probably have all the ingredients on hand right now!I love banana breads, loaves, muffins and cakes, and this Old Fashioned Banana Cake is one of my absolute favourites. It takes hardly any time to make and I always get compliments on how pretty it looks. I started with some inspiration and a Continue reading...

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Old Fashioned Banana Cake recipe

Old Fashioned Banana Cake Recipe

Don't miss this easy recipe for Old Fashioned Banana Nut Bread! Low in sugar and enriched with the goodness of bran, it is an easy, wholesome quick bread recipe that tastes great!

Old Fashioned Banana Nut Bread

Provencal Vegetable Gratin, an easy vegetarian main dish or side

Easy Provencal Vegetable Gratin – with Vegan Options

Carrot Walnut Bran Muffins recipe

Carrot Walnut Bran Muffins Recipe

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

Home as a Haven at the Hearth and Soul Link Party

How To Lose Weight and Keep It Off

How To Lose Weight and Keep It Off

Want a clean home without using a lot of store bought cleaners? Don't miss these easy, frugal, natural cleaning tips that really work.

Natural Cleaning Tips That Really Work

Taking Time Out - Why It's Important and How To Do It

Why It’s Important To Take Time Out – and How to Do It

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Spring Beauty Must Haves - photo of April J Harris

My Spring Beauty Must Haves – Products I Love

The breathtaking Christian Dior Designer of Dreams exhibit, which ran at the Victoria and Albert Museum earlier this year.

Christian Dior Designer of Dreams

Looking your best while staying at home

Looking Your Best While Staying At Home

Making Christmas Decorations

How to Make a Wreath for Christmas

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April J Harris on the stairs at Beaulieu

Beaulieu Palace House – A Magical Evening

Ever wondered what it's like to spend an evening at Highclere Castle? Get the inside scoop on my visit to a Champagne, Canapés, Carols and House Tours evening at The Real Downton Abbey!

An Evening at Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey)

Regency Novelist Visiting Jane Austen's House Museum

At Home with A Well Loved Regency Novelist

The Lady Astor Suite at Cliveden House Hotel

Lady Astor Suite at Cliveden House Hotel

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I’m absolutely of the opinion that we are all be

I’m absolutely of the opinion that we are all beautiful in our own way without any help whatsoever. However if, like me, you need a little spring boost, click on the link in my bio to read about some of my favourite products. I've been using many of them for years. Here’s to making the most of the beautiful person that you are!

This Old Fashioned Banana Cake recipe is easy to m

This Old Fashioned Banana Cake recipe is easy to make, a cinch to decorate and it tastes amazing. You probably have all the ingredients on hand right now! Come on, what are you waiting for?

What a pleasure it was to wake up to snow today! W

What a pleasure it was to wake up to snow today! We got up early and walked in a winter wonderland. Later, the snow very politely disappeared, gently melting off the flowers in such a way that it appears nothing has been damaged.Today is the day the UK begins to open up a little more, with retail stores open, salons, gyms and hairdressers able to cater to clients and outdoor dining in restaurants and pubs. Today was always ripe with possibility, but the snow somehow made it even more special.How are thing where you are today? Are things opening up as they are here, or locking back down again as they are in some places round the world? Wherever you are, I hope you are safe and well, and that the hope of better days to come has you feeling inspired and excited.

Thank you to everyone who came along to the online

Thank you to everyone who came along to the online British Afternoon Tea Class I co-hosted with the lovely Jen of @fearlessinthekitchen today! We had so much fun and everyone’s bakes looked delicious. I’m sharing some in my stories so please do have a look.We made cucumber sandwiches, Jen’s fabulous scones (Jen has a trick to make them so fluffy!), Melting Moments Cookies with a divine lemon filling and my rich and delicious Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake. What a wonderful start to the weekend!If you fancy attending a class like this, drop me a DM and I’ll put you on our waiting list!

It was so lovely to have the opportunity to give t

It was so lovely to have the opportunity to give the business development presentation at the wonderful @athenanetworkwestberks meeting today.⁣
It was wonderful to network with such a talented and friendly group of entrepreneurs. ⁣
I’m passionate about sharing the power of a blog to promote your business and it was lovely to feel so welcome and have the opportunity inspire others. ⁣
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