We’re coming up to that time of year when the pumpkins are hitting the supermarkets and horror seasons are on TV. If you’re anything like us, you’re not into going the whole hog with the dressing up thing, but you feel the need to at least make an effort – especially if you’re an official […]
Do you celebrate Halloween? We’re a kid-free household so it’s not at the top of our agenda on 31st October. That’s not to say we don’t get the neighbourhood kids knocking on our door expecting Halloween treats! No one wants to be known as the local Scrooge (mixing my festivities there!). So everyone should have […]
What a perfect drinking vessel to toast the evening. This fabulous vintage witches mug was designed by John Clappison for Hornsea Pottery in the 1970s and comes from their ‘Birthday’ range. We just love the old crones and cat flying on their broom. Happy Halloween everyone!
These soul cakes are very fitting for this week’s Cakes & Bakes. They’re part of an ancient Christian tradition that took place in the UK – especially ‘up North’ – each All Hallow’s Eve. Or, as it’s better known in this day & age, Halloween. The cakes were baked on All Hallow’s Eve to honour […]
