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Our June favourites | Racing, snails, horses, and waffles

by StaceyUpdated on July 13, 2017July 14, 2017

July already – so we’re over half way through the year now, crazy stuff! I’ve been a bit slacking on the blog front recently; I just haven’t really been in the zone as my mind has been on other things, then last week Jacob was home from school with chickenpox so I couldn’t work like I usually do when both boys aren’t here. I’m just hoping Noah skips them – no sign of any so far, so fingers crossed. Both boys break up for the summer next week anyway, meaning I won’t be able to work during the day at all. …

Everyday I’m wafflin’! At Kaspa’s Leeds | Review

by StaceyUpdated on April 26, 2024July 10, 2017

Waffles. Crepes. Sundaes. Shakes. Cakes. Drooling yet? I certainly was when I was invited to the opening of a brand new Kaspa’s, in The Core Shopping Centre in Leeds city centre. The Kaspa’s Leeds branch is the third to open in the Yorkshire region and is located in a prime position in the food court. You need a treat when you’ve had a hard day shopping, right? Kaspa’s are a chain of exciting new dessert houses that offer the world’s favourite hot and cold desserts under one roof. Our emphasis is on high quality desserts, good customer service and an …

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20 facts about me | Stacey in the Sticks

by StaceyUpdated on August 20, 2017July 7, 2017

Why do people like reading blogs? Admit it, one reason is because we are nosy, isn’t it? We like to delve into other people’s lives, find out what makes them tick. I don’t share as much of mine and my family’s lives as I used to before I changed blog direction, but I still have that little voice in my head that tells me to sometimes. That’s where posts like this come into it! I was recently tagged by Rachel at Coffee, Cake, Kids to share 20 random facts about me. At first I thought, well I’m not sure if I …

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Keeping my Focus in check

by Stacey June 29, 2017June 29, 2017

It’s the time of the year where I’ve had to renew my car insurance and road tax for the first time, which means it’s just over a year since I purchased my first car. Though I don’t think I revealed her name so drumroll please…. Frances the Focus – Fanny for short! Since I passed my driving test in October we’ve been on a lot of journeys; the freedom has been amazing and I really do wish I’d done it sooner. Although The Husband has driven longer distances when we’ve been on mini road trips as I’m not that brave yet! I should …

Salted caramel pistachio millionaires shortbread recipe

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Salted caramel pistachio millionaire’s shortbread | We Bake with Dr Oetker

by StaceyUpdated on June 24, 2019June 23, 2017

Yes, this one is a bit of a mouthful – in more ways than one! But, it’s a delicious one. Millionaire’s shortbread is one of my favourite naughty traybakes, and I love anything that contains salted caramel. I’ve previously made this seasonal with mini eggs at Easter; this time I wanted to make it a bit more different, so I added some pistachios. I used some Dr Oetker products for this which cuts the work down a bit, but the end result is still super tasty. Finished off with a spray of gold, it makes the perfect afternoon tea treat!