For ‘Red Nose Day’ (Comic Relief) at Baby A’s nursery I made this simple, delicious, chocolatey, ‘No bake’ ‘Egg Free’ Chocolate Cake with Marshmallows, Prunes and Shortbread. It was relished by all, very moreish, and to- die-for. This cake also known as the ‘Chocolate Biscuit Cake’, ‘Chocolate Fridge Cake’ or ‘Chocolate Crunch Cake’ was a […]
Mothers Day (10th March) is almost here and I have been gifted a lovely Mothers Day Card handmade by my 2 year old Baby A (at Nursery). What a treasure!! I have never really celebrated Mother’s Day at ‘Tickle My Senses’ and have been on the lookout for something simple and special that my reader […]
For some reason Baby A has gone off his greens!! (fortunately he still loves his fruit, touch wood!!). I’ve been on a mission to try and incorporate as many varieties of vegetables or fruit into his favourite post dinner treat. So far I’ve tried my hand at baking him cakes with Apples, Carrots, Pineapple and Banana, Dates, Avocado, Banana and […]
This year our hybrid apple tree gave us a good bounty of fruit. Last year we used a few apples to make this delicious Minced green apple pickle, which turned out sooo good that we had to do the same this year. With the remaining apples I was thinking cake, I already have one tasty recipe […]
Well its the end of a non existent summer in the UK, as is every year. And even after all these years I still cannot get my head around to what to wear while leaving the house…..when I’m dressed for rain..its dry as a dessert, and when I dress up warm…its cold as hell…hmmm…guess as […]
Baby A has grown to a reasonable height that now permits him to fiddle with all the buttons on my washing machine, dish washer and oven in the kitchen. There are several times when my washing machine has stopped mid-cycle because someone’s little fingers has been playing with the settings, and in that last minute […]
Baby A’s busy playing in the sand and feeling free, his little fingers running through pebbles and wet seaweeds sand in his shoes and between his toes, some in his wind swept hair and in his soggy clothes, He feels no cold, doesn’t miss the sun, its only time for fun…… Well it was hubby’s […]
Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad. Its Fathers Day today and I present this supermoist, milky nectar laden cake to the two most special men in my life. One who is responsible for what I am today ” My Dearest Dad” thankyou dad for all your sacrifice, endearing love and never […]
If avocado does not tick one of your “to eat” food boxes plssss read on ( I hope to convert you or make a difference)….on the other hand if you are an avocado fan I’m sure you will love this post and the cake that follows. Creamy rich avocado is considered the world’s healthiest fruit. […]
There is a light at the end of every tunnel and the sun returns after every storm…..has been my latest mantra…..Well its Chicken Pox this time!! Just when Baby A was returning to his cheerful, bubbly and cheeky self, the nasty varicella virus knocks. Its been a difficult few days emotionally and physically. On days like this, the […]