Macaroons are always a great success  – both for  me because they are ludicrously simple to make but also for those that eat them as they appear luxurious and indulgent. This Dan Lepard recipe from the Guardian website produces wonderfully chewy amaretti like biscuits which are a match for any you can buy.  A little dark […]

While sitting sewing with the cathedral embroiderers, I heard someone (well into her 8th decade – just to give you context) saying that she got interested in embroidery through women’s magazines and their free transfers for decorating tablecloths, pillowcases and tray cloths. There now, doesn’t the idea of tray cloths sound dated – almost, but […]