Monthly Archives: July 2011

Another unsavoury cake

Posted on 25th July, 2011 by thehouseofjones

Can you believe I was ‘commissioned’ to make another poo cake? Yes! It is true. One of the ladies I worked with liked the sound of it so much(!) that she asked me to make one to take into work … Continue reading →

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Garden update

Posted on 22nd July, 2011 by thehouseofjones

Good evening to you, and how has your week been? Mine? Well, it’s been a tad stressful. Aunt Letitia (my car) is playing up again – in at the garage on Tuesday, ok Wednesday morning, niggly Wednesday night, train to work … Continue reading →

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Cheese and spinach muffins

Posted on 13th July, 2011 by thehouseofjones

The weekend just gone was all about the savoury muffin. I have been meaning to try the recipe for a long time – it’s one from The Children’s Baking Book (no children in this house, but I rather like the … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon, spice and all things nice

Posted on 6th July, 2011 by thehouseofjones

We’ve had such rotten weather here in Gloucestershire recently – it’s been more like autumn than high summer. So, if like me you’re in need of some warming fodder then you just must get your hands on this book: Cinnamon, … Continue reading →

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The Bert’s birthday in Bath

Posted on 4th July, 2011 by thehouseofjones

I have been rather delayed with writing this. There have been a few things going on, including a surprise visit home the weekend before last, a visit from The Bert’s mum this weekend, plus a busy time at work. But the … Continue reading →

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