Love the subtle colour of the hydrangea in the back garden in November – iPhone photo 322 of 365 in 2014

Due to popular demand and a narrow victory (by one vote on the readers poll) this post is in my opinion the top 10 places we love to visit in the north coast of Northern Ireland – also known as the Causeway Coast. I have included our favourite beaches, harbours and historic monuments and illustrated…

I have great memories of the birthday cakes my Mum made me as a child. Mum still is a wonderful baker, and while I enjoy cooking, I don’t do much baking. I have a confession – I have NEVER made a birthday cake for any of my children…..they have always been bought. My excuse is…