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Lemon Drizzle Cake – a traditional teatime treat

Lemond Drizzle Cake sliced

Lemon Drizzle Cake is a classic British teatime cake. This moist, sweet lemon syrup soaked cake is perfect for afternoon tea, picnics, or anytime really!I first blogged this recipe back in 2014, but it's such a classic, I'm highlighting it once again. Lemon Drizzle Cake is perfect for picnics and afternoon teas in the garden, or rainy afternoons indoors with a steaming hot cup of tea. What is Continue reading...

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Lemond Drizzle Cake sliced

Lemon Drizzle Cake – a traditional teatime treat

Vegetable and Cashew Stir Fry

Vegetable and Cashew Stir Fry – Vegan and GF Options

Pear and Ginger Cake served on a blue willow plate

Pear and Ginger Cake – An Easy Spice Cake Recipe

Crunchy veggies, canned tuna and pasta combine in this easy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe. It's perfect for summer barbecues, or pot luck dinners all year round.

Tuna Pasta Salad – An Easy Family Recipe

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You Are Beautiful Just As You Are

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

Making Memories at The Hearth and Soul Link Party

Be Kind To Yourself - Hints and Tips to Help

Be Kind To Yourself – Now It’s More Important Than Ever

Villa America – Your Next Great Read

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Looking your best while staying at home

Looking Your Best While Staying At Home

How to wear one dress different ways - Stretch your wardrobe without sacrificing style with this fun, sustainable approach to fashion.

Sustainable Fashion – How to Wear One Dress Different Ways

Setting the table - holiday entertaining made easy

Holiday Entertaining Without Stress

Look your best while travelling

Easy Tips to Help You Look Your Best While Travelling

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Visit Buckingham Palace - The Inside Story

Visit Buckingham Palace 2020 – Making the Most of Your Visit

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)

Kitchen Display seen on a visit to Magnolia Market

Magnolia Market at The Silos – Our Visit

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Throwback Thursday to today last year and a fabulo

Throwback Thursday to today last year and a fabulous day out with Alex, Larissa snd Matt in Stonehenge and Bath followed by dinner with @guyjharris66 at The Wellington Arms. ❤️
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🇨🇦 Happy 153rd Birthday Canada!🇨🇦I'v

🇨🇦 Happy 153rd Birthday Canada!🇨🇦I've lived in England for over 30 years now but I'm still a proud Canadian- as well as a proud Brit! 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧🇨🇦 Wishing everyone who is celebrating a Happy Canada Day!
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🌟"The person who dances with you in the rain wi

🌟"The person who dances with you in the rain will most likely walk with you in the storm.”🌟 So grateful for my wonderful husband @guyjharris66 and for his support and encouragement. (Photo from our rainy walk on Saturday.) This morning, after a little too much wine at our Sunday night virtual wine and cheese with friends, I talked about shortening our walk. But Guy encouraged me to go the whole 7 km - and he was right, I did feel better after we finished!
I’m really excited about the new healthier habits - like our long walks - we started during lockdown and are endeavouring to continue. We have a couple more tweaks to make in our healthy living plan (less wine with my Sunday night wine and cheese is first on the list!), but we are definitely getting there! I’m still sticking to our goal of coming out of lockdown fitter, stronger and healthier than when we went in. .
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🌟New Recipe Alert!🌟 Baking this weekend? Wit

Do you remember what it felt like to be 7 years ol

Do you remember what it felt like to be 7 years old? What did you enjoy doing?  Throwback Thursday to a hot summer’s day in the early 1970’s. I was thrilled to get to wear my hair in pigtails, and very excited to be on holiday. I remember there wasn’t enough hair to wear in a ponytail. Mom had a thing about long hair being difficult to manage so this was as long as it got until I was in my teens! At least my fringe (bangs) were a decent length and straight! This was not always the case throughout my childhood. 😂😂😂 I liked to read, write, play cards and colour. I also really liked baking and travelling to new places. Come to think of it, not much has changed. 😉How about you? Do you still enjoy doing the things you did as a child? .
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Love the beautiful commons and greens in Cambridge

Love the beautiful commons and greens in Cambridge. Can't wait to visit again! Midsummer Common, Cambridge on Midsummer's Eve. Photo by my son @thelastharris (shared with permission) .
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