Recipes

Father’s Day is on the horizon. In celebration of this special day, my children and I are making (my version) of the English classic- steak and ale pies– served with hot chips (French fries), green peas, and a pint of stout beer (not for the children of course). My beef and beer pies are crisp […]

This week in homeschool, the children and I learned many new and exciting things. Two things were most notable—Saint Clements and Tigers. What’s that you say? Let me rewind a little here. There is an old English nursery rhyme, that my English husband, remembers singing as a young child. It begins with the line, “Oranges

~Finding Beauty in the Simple Things~ The older I become, the more I enjoy the simple things in life… A kiss on the cheek from a little one, a breathtaking rainbow in the sky, a kind smile, a piece of good chocolate, a mug of coffee- enjoyed in peace, a fuzzy pink bathrobe, a cuppa tea

Do you enjoy eating a toasted English muffin slathered in butter and jam? If so, then this may be the post for you. This week on my blog, my Happy Hawks Homeschool crew and I will be making English muffins. We would be thrilled for you to join us-in our family kitchen, as we make this iconic

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today, I am excited to share some sweet springtime ideas with all of you. I would love for you to join me, and my family, as we make an amazing Victoria Sponge cake (inspired by my time in Australia and in England). I will also be sharing our English inspired

Do you have traditional Easter recipes that you make each year? Perhaps your recipes come from your great grandmother and have been made in your family for one hundred plus years? Or perhaps you like to be a bit more spontaneous and try different recipes each Easter season? Whatever the case, most people would agree that Easter