snowed in...

We've been snowed in these last few days (I'm sure many of you have been too!) with no choice of going out,  theres been lots of  sorting, making & planning, alongside the comfort of the fire, extra jumpers on & endless cups of coffee, oh & a little bit of baking!

notes & coffee! lovely French lace which I'm still deciding on what to do with, we have some larger pieces of lace on the website, along with some other new additions, hopefully more next week!

new mug from NOM & current favourite Oatley Oat Milk to have with coffee.

Favourite scent for this week is 'Cassis & Vanilla' by Illumens Fragrance, this family run company is also based in Suffolk.

Pecan & Date Rock Cakes

ingredients

* 100g plain flour * 125g Spelt flour * 2 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp salt * 1 tsp mixed spice * 125 grams unsalted butter * 75 grams golden caster sugar * 60 grams pecans chopped * 65 grams dates chopped * 1 large egg lightly beaten * 2 -4 tbsp milk

method

preheat your oven to 200C / 400 F /gas mark 6 and line a large baking sheet with baking paper * in a large mixing bowl combine the flours, baking powder, salt & mixed spice * rub the butter into the mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs * add the sugar, pecans & dates & mix * pour in the lightly beaten egg, & add the milk a little at a time until it all comes together, you don't want it to be too sticky * divide the mixture in to 10-12 balls, place on the baking sheet & lightly squish with a fork, sprinkle a little sugar on top * bake for 15-20 minutes until golden * leave to cool down

enjoy!

on another note, I can't believe this is the first post since September 2016! with the new website we hope to keep things more regular alongside the instagram, newsletter & blog!

until next time, stay warm,

Kate x