Monthly Archives: May 2014

Downton Abbey dress

Posted on May 18, 2014 by

Do you look at the fashion pictures in BurdaStyle and think unflattering  or dowdy or I wore it in the seventies/eighties/nineties why would anyone want to make and wear that again? I thought all of this, and more, when I … Continue reading →

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Autumn baking and Downton Abbey dress WIP

Posted on May 15, 2014 by

Ginger nuts This great recipe is thanks to Jorth. 200g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 2 cups raw sugar 2 eggs, beaten 3 1/2 cups plain (all purpose) flour 6 teaspoons ground ginger (yes, I know that’s a lot, but … Continue reading →

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