Spooky

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As Halloween has fallen on a Thursday, it's my turn to cook, so that can only mean one thing - Halloween Treats!!!

I used the Halloween cake inspiration from Hobbycraft for my chocolate dessert.

I used a selection of mine and my sister's Halloween cookie cutters to make some theme biscuits too! I used the tombstone cutter to make tombstones for my cake.

Happy Halloween!!!

 



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Autumn Leaves

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I've been busy playing photographer this weekend for my sister. Four outfits in one day, with three based around one dress. For the background of one of the outfits we took a walk to a lane that runs pass our old school which is always covered in leaves. I guess one of the perks of take photos for my sister is that from time to time she needs to practise as she is completing a photographic course. So I got to play model for a bit. I wouldn't say that I am one to follow the trends but I do like my checks.

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My Favourite Things

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Finally found Pumkpin to try in Fall Recipes

Favourite Boots - Reheeled and Ready to Rock

Apple Picking Last Weekend

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Pour Some Sugar on Me

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Last night was the final of Bake Off and it's slightly strange to see if so sunny, especially as the weather has been so wet recently. So to celebrate and to try and stay in a summery mood, I've had a day of baking especially as I haven't had time for a lot of it recently with job interviews.

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Red Apple Falls

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While shopping I came across this new topping. It contains cinnamon apple pieces, raisins and chocolate pieces. I didn't really have a plan for it but I love cinnamon and apple especially at this time of year.

After looking through some cupcake books, I decided on trying the topping on top of apple and cinnamon muffins (of course). The cupcake cases used were some British Bake off ones that I found in TKMaxx.

 I doubled up the recipe as it only makes 6, not a lot in my eyes. So the first step is to mix wholemeal flour, plain flour, cinnamon and baking powder in a bowl.

Then stir in the sugar and chopped apple/s ( I used 1 large cooking apple as that was what was available although the recipe says 2 small eating apples).

Once this is done, mix together melted butter, beaten egg and milk, before adding this to the dry ingredients and stirring until just combined.

Then carefully divide the mixture between the cupcake cases.

I topped half of my muffins with the cinnamon apple topping and then top the rest with the recipe topping. Crush brown sugar cubes and mix with cinnamon before sprinkling over the tops of the cupcakes. They then need to cook in the oven preheated to 200oC for 20-25 minutes.

And the finished product....

I think I prefer the cinnamon sugar topping to be honest. The raisins seemed to catch slightly while cooking. I may try using this topping actually within a muffin next time.

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Always Look On The Bright Side of Life

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This past weekend, I went to visit a friend who's moved for a job and we ventured into London to see a show as a belated birthday present. The weather was kind on Saturday especially as it was horrible on the Friday. It was an early start as we went to get tickets first thing from Leicester Square, but it was surprising how much we actually fitted in one day. Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe, Spamalot, Portobello Road and then dinner just off Oxford Street.

Lovely spot to perch to have cake as part of lunch

Stumbled upon the Shard from Borough Market

One day I'll see something here

So Funny!

Spamalot has been on my must see list for awhile, and I wasn't disappointed. We had seats in the second row of the stalls and didn't have anyone sitting in front. I would appear that this show goes off scripts at times which is hilarious especially as the actors struggled to keep straight faces at times. I loved the addition of the rap section from black and white as a name of group of knights. I would definitely recommend the show especially if you are a fan of Monty Python.

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My Favourite Things

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Lovely way to utilise a sunny October Sunday

Sunday Breakfast French Style

Autumnal Spiced Apple Pie

Pink Matter

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October is month that is used for Stoptober, but it is also Breast Cancer Awareness month. This whole month is about pink and there is lots of fund raising and raising awareness going on.

Breast Cancer Campaign has it's Wear It Pink day on 25th. Everyone can get involved not matter where you are, school, work or on the streets, wear pink and show your support.

Cancer Research UK has a fund raising pack that can be registered that also provides ideas of events that can be organised and participated in.

Against Breast Cancer has joined force with Lorraine and have launched their Bin Your Bra campaign. Take the pink promise and take your bra down to your local House of Fraser to drop it one of the bins. Stores that are participating can be found through the website but you can also send them in. The bras get recycled and sent to Africa for the women there and Against Breast Cancer get £1000 for each kilo donated.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer wants every women to know how to check for the signs so have a free TLC guide which you can either text to get or register online for.

For the 17th year Asda has launched it's Tickled Pink campaign. Throughout stores various items are turned pink and small amounts of the price are donated to 2 charities - Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Campaign. The stores also have various fund raising activities for customers to get involved with.

Do your part this month.

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My Favourite Things

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Lovely way to spend a Sunday with Mum
& Sister

Some Birthday Presents supporting Breast Cancer 

Pinkies Pink for Pink Fridays!

 

Song that is stuck in my head
  

Autumn Changes

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It's the start of October, which should be the start of hot drinks and cosy jumpers but it is still surprisingly warm and sunny where I am. I can't wait until it really starts to cool down so that the boots and jumpers can properly come out.

Welcome to Autumn everyone!

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