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Easter Gingerbread Trojan Bunny

by Ilona on April 12, 2020April 26, 2020

Because nothing says Easter more than sieging French Castles.

Rye Banoffee Pie

by Ilona on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

Pastry Ingredients Rye flour – 120gLard (chilled) – 30gButter (chilled) – 30gWater (chilled) – 2tbsp Pastry Instructions Put all ingredients except for water into a food processor and blitz until… [Continue Reading]

A housewife’s guide to being at home

by Ilona on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

During this time, a lot of people have been advised to stay at home. Uprooting a daily routine can cause a lot of stress, especially if added to this is… [Continue Reading]

Brown Plaid Winter Dress

by Ilona on March 10, 2020May 10, 2020

How I Started I used my “long sleeve bodice block” with a sleeve gusset. I made the following alterations: Cut the sleeve to a 3/4 length. I measured from the… [Continue Reading]

Vintage Singer Restoration

by Ilona on March 10, 2020April 6, 2020

Very much a work in progress! Check back onto this post for updates. Details Serial Number: R218061 Model: 28K Date: 1902 Decal: “Victorian” Vibrating Shuttle Low Bobbin Winder Manual Tension… [Continue Reading]

Lemon and Blueberry Birthday Cake

by Ilona on February 16, 2020March 3, 2020

This cake will take 2 days to make, as the jam, aquafaba syrup and the sponge itself will need to be cooled overnight in the fridge. Blueberry Jam Ingredients Blueberries… [Continue Reading]

Simplicity 8248 ( or 2432 c. 1937)

by Ilona on January 26, 2020March 21, 2020

How I started I opted for the method of using my bodice block to correctly fit the commercial pattern. In short, this method involves overlaying the bodice block over the… [Continue Reading]

Mince Meat

by Ilona on December 19, 2019December 18, 2020

Make 2 weeks ahead of when planning to use.

Gingerbread House

by Ilona on December 18, 2019December 12, 2020

Butter – 500gDark Brown Sugar – 500gGlucose Syrup (or substitute with a mixture of 60g water + 230g dark malt powder) – 290g Treacle (or molasses) – 290gMilk – 110gFlour… [Continue Reading]

Black Forest Gateau GF & DF

by Ilona on December 3, 2019April 29, 2020

This cake takes 2 nights to make. The sponge will need to be prepared the day before assembly, as will the aquafaba syrup. Then the finished cake will need to… [Continue Reading]

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