Girl In The Pretty Dress

6 weeks ago I had the unexpected pleasure of some time off, with my other half. We decided to make sure it was quality time together and to get away from the humdrum of home for a bit. We stayed at the rather lovely Principal York Hotel which, despite it's elegant appearance, was not quite as smoothly run as I'd have hoped, but it all got sorted in the end! After checking in, we headed out to explore. I think I must have a Christmas-sensor embedded in me because I can sniff it out anywhere and was quickly drawn into  this store . Our next stop was to The York Museum . By the time I'd been dragged out of Christmas-land, time was ticking on a bit... The very kind attendants at the museum reassured us that we would have time to do one wing and helpfully, gave us a pass so that we could return the next day for the other half of the museum. The museum was formerly a Prison and we spent our first day in the Women's Wing - w...

It's finally here. The weekend chocaholics dream off all year... Well, since Christmas anyway! I'm talking of course about Easter. Ever since I was little I've made Easter nests. They're one of the first things you learn how to make in school, and a super fun activity for kids (my favourite bit was licking the bowl!) For those who haven't made them before, simply melt chocolate, stir in cornflakes, put into paper cases and leave to set in the fridge. Yum. But now that I'm a "grown up" I've started experimenting a bit... and today I'm sharing some twists on an Easter classic. Change up your Chocolate Easter nests are traditionally a milk chocolate affair, but as we all know Dark Chocolate is healthier so why not change it up a bit? Or melt two batches and go half and half - the best of both worlds! Get Fruity I love Chocolate Raisins - they're my snack of choice on road trips. Try mizing them in with your cornflakes, the mixture ...