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Mollie Makes, ITV and a brand new site!!

Welcome, take a seat..milk, sugar?? I am closing this little blog. It has been so much a part of my life but it is time to move into a home all of my own. I will be filling you in... Continue reading

Posted Aug 5, 2011 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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New things!!

Just a quick note to say that in the few months this blog has been quiet I have published a book, designed new work and showed at Earl's Court. I am working on a new look and structure for my... Continue reading

Posted Jan 26, 2011 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Vanilla almond danish pastries

I have had a weakness this week for danish pastries piled with think custard and slivered almonds, drizzled with crisp white icing trails and dusted with icing sugar....mmmmmmmmmmmm.... After trying the offerings of Sainsbury's and Tescos I tried my own... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Smoked salmon & sour cream sandwiches

I am currently wondering if there is actually a lovelier tea than smoked salmon, sour cream, rocket and cucumber sandwiches on brown bread with lemon... British Cream Tea: Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Clotted Cream

Just a quick recipe today in response to an email from Marci; the British afternoon tea essential that is clotted cream. It can be difficult to get hold of unpasteurised full fat milk nowadays but it is essential for clotted... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Happy Easter xxx

Here's to a day of chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and yorkshire puddings ;) British Cream Tea: Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Custard Creams

I had planned on launching my Spring 2010 collection yesterday, but it was not until Thursday that I remembered (or rather my Mum reminded me) that yesterday was Good Friday so I am postponing the launch until next Friday, the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Mar 15, 2010

Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday

Because pancakes are mandatory on Shrove Tuesday! 120g/4oz plain flour pinch salt 2 eggs 210ml/7fl oz milk 90ml/3fl oz water 1 tbsp oil 1. Put the flour and salt in a large jug and mix. 2. Crack in the eggs... Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Things I have learnt...

1. Writing a book takes over your life. Literally. Telling yourself that it is only a small book (like size makes a difference) or that it is only writing down something you do everyday does not change the fact that... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Pork and lentil cassoulet

This is the ultimate "hot water bottle in a bowl": pork and lentil cassoulet. Happy to bubble away merrily on the hob whilst you pour yourself a glass of wine and cuddle under a blanket to read a book with... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Twinings tea

I saw this new Twinings tea advert on the television last night and it is fabulous!! Billy swears I even squealed a bit with excitement.... I deny everything... ;) British Cream Tea: Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Driver Dan's Story Train

I have fallen in love with the shabby chic look and animation on this new cBeebies programme...it is just divine! The video will only be there for a week (BBC iPlayer) so hurry... British Cream Tea: Delicious British Felt Food... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Driver Dan's Story Train

I have fallen in love with the shabby chic look and animation on this new cBeebies programme...it is just divine! The video will only be there for a week (BBC iPlayer) so hurry... British Cream Tea: Delicious British Felt Food... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Nanna's banana bread

Toby loves bananas, it is one of the words he says repeatedly (nanana) and he would give up anything for one!! So yesterday, whilst waiting for the bread dough to rise I made a loaf of my Nanna's banana bread... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2010 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Merry Christmas

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a fabulous 2010! Ouissi xxx British Cream Tea: Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture Continue reading

Posted Dec 24, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Snowcat

My sister sent me this photograph of the best snow sculpture I have seen in a long, long time. It makes me giggle and feel all happy and wintery. My only reservation is that I wasn't there to help and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Pink water

I bought double concentrated blackcurrant squash last week as an experiment...it was either going to be lovely and last ages or taste awful. But it is yummy and even better, as it is so heavily concentrated, you need only a... Continue reading

Posted Dec 11, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Felt baubles ;)

I had the idea for these felt baubles (I think in the USA they are called ornaments?) whilst watching Kirstie Allsop blow a glass bauble on last night's "Kirstie's Handmade Christmas"...I am loving that series!! Anyway I sewed one this... Continue reading

Posted Dec 10, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Indulgences

I love food. Not much is better than sitting in front of a favourite film, wrapped in a blanket, or staring into a real fire with something yummy, something that is a treat and that fills you with more than... Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Pink Hyacinth

I bought this bulb when it was barely sprouting last week to put on my table at a fair. I planted it in a vintage china cup and placed it on my display table on a mismatched saucer. It was... Continue reading

Posted Dec 7, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Lemon crunch fairy cakes

I feel I must start this post with the strict understanding I am on a diet. I really am. I have lost a lot of weight and I will be in my old jeans by Christmas Day (stop sniggering at... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Boiled Eggs

I am loving the commission I just finished: two whole eggs, one boiled egg with shell "lid" and another with shell "lid" and slot to hold a spoon!! Too cute ;) I just had to share! British Cream Tea: Delicious... Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Mince pie

The traditional Mince Pie, a British festive sweet pastry traditionally consumed during Christmas and New Year. Mince pies are filled with mincemeat, a mixture of apple, dried fruits such as raisins & sultanas and a mixture of spices. Mince pies... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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Plasticine gardening

We caught this programme at a ridiculous time of the morning last week and it was amazing...a while garden made out of Plasticine by hand by schoolchildren, Chelsea pensioners, Jane Asher, visitors to the Ideal Home Exhibition, Jane McAdam Freud... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2009 at British Cream Tea : Delicious British Felt Food Sculpture

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