I hope you and your family enjoyed a lovely Christmas filled with many happy memories and love. Christmas can be a difficult time for many people, and I never want to be insensitive to this fact. However, the first Christmas so many years ago was meant to bring great joy- so I want to focus […]
Introducing An English Christmas Across the Pond, Lovingly Made Read More »
Let the countdown to Christmas begin! Here we find ourselves only one week away from celebrating Jesus’ birthday. Don’t panic- take a deep breath and realize that Christmas isn’t about everything being perfect. No, Christmas is about much, much more than that. Unfortunately, this week, my little crew has been a bit under the weather.
A Wonderful Meringue Wreath for Christmas- Vibrant and Delicious Read More »
Have you ever studied magazine photographs that feature a cozy family home decorated for Christmas? Or perhaps you have admired someone else’s home and wondered if you could make your home feel the same way? I truly believe that any space can be made lovely with a bit of creativity and care. A big budget
How to Make Your Home Ready for Christmas While Being Thrifty Read More »
Happy Friday everyone! As we inch ever closer to Christmas day, I wanted to squeeze in another crafty post. This post features some easy Christmas decorations- that are perfect for children. If your child has a small Christmas tree of their own- or they like to decorate the family Christmas tree- then this may be
Special Salt Cookie Ornaments That Will Make a Child’s Tree Shine Read More »
News flash, Christmas day is swiftly approaching! As the days become fuller and more hectic, I like to carve out time for peaceful, festive activities with my children. That is why I thought it would be fun to share some jubilant Christmas crafts with you all. These Christmas crafts are beautiful, inexpensive, and fun. They
Jubilant Christmas Crafts to Make with Those You Love Read More »
Have you ever tried a mince pie? If you are English, then you know this traditional Christmas recipe very well. Mince pies (or mincemeat pies) are a lovely, warm, delightful dessert. I know, I know… their name sounds a little suspect- but hear me out- these little pies really are a delight. My first recollection
Mince Pie Recipe- You Need to Try This Delightful Pie! Read More »
Happy December! It is hard to believe we are so close to celebrating Christmas again. I anticipate this being a busy month for my blog, and I am excited to share some of my family’s favorite Christmas recipes and traditions with you all. Over the next few weeks, I plan to feature some simple Christmas
Inexpensive Ways to Transform Your Nativity Set into Something New Read More »
Welcome back, I hope you and your family enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving celebration (if you are an American reader of course). With one special day now passed, the influx of Christmas preparations will commence. Naturally, I am thrilled to share some of my family’s Christmas traditions with you all. Before I get ahead of myself,
A Deliciously Cozy Winter Cake Recipe You Will Love Read More »
Are you familiar with the old hymn, “Count Your Blessings?” When I was a young girl, I remember singing the well-known chorus of this classic Sunday school song. In fact, my children and I sometimes sing parts of this hymn today. Listen to the words of this old, yet relevant, song: “Count your blessings name them
Uplifting Thanksgiving Day Activities to Do with Little Ones, Now Read More »
Hiya everyone and welcome back! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to share one of my husband’s favorite recipes with you all- cauliflower cheese. Cauliflower cheese is a delightful English dish that is simple to make and delicious to eat! Now that is my kind of a recipe! Please join
How to Make Cauliflower Cheese- an English Delight! Read More »
Hello again and happy Wednesday! In a last-minute decision, I decided to split my blog post for the week into two separate posts. The post I am sharing with you guys today- has an element of the post I will share with you all on Friday. While one post features beautiful crafts for children, the
Beautiful Crafts for Children and Creative Inspiration from Kindness Read More »
Meanwhile, in America, Thanksgiving is on the horizon. Therefore, all the planning, the prepping, and the baking will soon commence. So, before life gets too busy, I wanted to squeeze in a fun autumn craft and an extra-special harvest treat for my extra-special pupils. This week, the children and I made adorable, un-be-leaf-able turkeys and
Harvest Inspired Candy Corn- A Colorful Celebration for Little Children Read More »
Cotswold Kitchen Mom is back again. Happy Friday to you all. Let’s share a slice of chocolate orange cake, shall we? As promised, I am signing back on to share another recipe that utilizes leftovers. Isn’t that a lovely concept? Particularly in this day and time- where throwing away, instead of reusing- is commonplace. Not
Wonderful Chocolate Orange Cake- You’ll Want to Try It! Read More »
Hiya and a happy November to you all! I hope this post finds you well. Wednesday is a good day for a post, right?! Why not? Hold on to your hats, as this week, I plan to publish two blog posts! One today… and one Friday. So, let’s dive in. My post from last Friday
How to Make Banbury Bread-Utilizing Leftovers Read More »
Does your town have a food that it is famous for? When I was a home economics teacher, my students and I would learn about the origins of food. I found this topic of study fascinating. Therefore, this week’s post was of particular interest to me. So, what famous English recipe did we try to
Authentic Banbury Cakes and a Beautiful Birthday for Dad Read More »
Have you ever tried a pork Cornish pasty with an apple surprise? Would you like to? This week I promised an English recipe that was both logical and delicious. A “logical” recipe you may be asking yourself? (Keep reading to find out more). As many of you have gathered, I enjoy making sweet treats. While
Awesome Pork Cornish Pasty with an Unexpected Apple Surprise Read More »
Hello again, and welcome to my blog! I do not know about you…but toffee, apples, pumpkin, and cinnamon “scream” autumn to me. Seeing as autumn has arrived at my blog, I wanted to incorporate one of those seasonal ingredients into my post. Therefore, this week, I decided to feature an iconic English dessert that has
Sticky Toffee Pudding is Terrific- A Tempting Must Try! Read More »
Autumn is in the air, and this lovely season has also arrived at my blog. My most recent posts have featured the iconic fall flavors: earthy pumpkin, spicy cinnamon, appetizing apples, and warm vanilla. However, this week the children and I decided to take a break from the baking, by work together to create some
Inexpensive Autumn Decorations for Your Home- Get this Easy Look! Read More »
Hiya and welcome back! In Wednesday’s post, I alluded to an English-inspired, autumn treat. Eve’s pudding is that treat. Eve’s pudding is a delicious dessert that features cooked apples and a lovely sponge topping. It is often served with custard or cream. This was a new recipe for me to try, and it was a
Easy Eve’s Pudding and English Custard- A Tantalizing Dessert! Read More »
As promised last Friday, I wanted to write a follow up post for my autumn inspired pumpkin cookies. If you are a regular reader, you will know by now that I find joy in making ordinary things, lovely. I find beauty in forgotten treasures, and I see the importance of family time and meals filled with
Amazing Autumn Decor Ideas that are Sure to Impress! Read More »
