Here are a few of my favorite things

Here are a few of my favorite things

Afternoon Tea
This afternoon tea held in memory of our dear Mother, who we recently lost suddenly,
was a beautiful celebration of her life

A beautiful friend's homespun home

Rose & Lychee Jelly with Raspberry, Cream Eton Mess & Meringue

Vintage Floral card print with Lilly of the Valley & a Rose Heart garland

A beautiful vintage floral arrangement from

 Jaclyn Roma Floral Design

Rose-Scented Cupcake Recipe

125g self-raising flour

125g soft butter

125g caster sugar

2 eggs

pinch of salt (optional)

1 tablespoon rose water

2 tablespoons  milk

Pre-heat oven 200 Degrees 

Line muffin tin with patty pan cases

Place all cupcake ingredients into mix  master except the milk 

Mix on medium speed until combined and smooth, adding milk a little at a time

Don't over mix the mixture

Spoon into prepared patty pans & bake for 12-18min depending on your oven

Cooked when middle springs back

Cool & then ice with Rose icing

(Makes about 12)

Rose Icing

250g pure icing sugar

1 drop of red food coloring

splash of rose water

1 tablespoon of butter

whip adding hot water until smooth 

If mixture too runny just add more icing sugar & if too thick add more water

Happy Cooking!

St. Therese holds a special place in my heart

Hold our hands, Lord,
walk us through the loneliness
and the valley of our sorrows.
Hold onto us when we're too afraid
to think about the future.
Let us lean on you, Lord,
when we're too weary to continue.
Hold our hands, Lord, through the night 
until we see the light of dawn.

Author Unknown

Next month I would like to share my love of vintage children's books, so stay posted & bye for now!