Scan

Wendy has been bugging me for a scan for ages, so I thought I would attach the one from the 20 week scan - the most recent. Isn't she lovely?

I just made..

these spiced pecans. Super yum and easy. For xmas we are doing Secret Santa - like usual - but this year we have to make our gifts. So, I've made these spiced nuts, some fig-scented candles and some seasoning for popcorn. If I have time tomorrow, I'm making some bath fizzes.

Recipe for pecans here. I didn't have chili paste, so didn't add it, and did 3 tablespoons of maple syrup v 2, plus a bit of smoked paprika. Think you can really put whatever you want on them. From Martha

For The Baby

I love these posters. So cute AND educational. Think we will get one, when baby gets her own room.

Cupcakes

I made some mini cupcakes for a friend's xmas party on the weekend. I used this recipe (super simple, delicious, and made about 70 mini cupcakes) from Martha, and the cream cheese frosting (see below). Both definitely worth using if you are making cupcakes.

Cream Cheese Frosting

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar (I used maybe 2 cups - don't think you need 3 - and nice not to have it super sweet, plus I had Xmas sprinkles on top which were sweet).

In a medium bowl beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Something For The Holidays

I think I might make some of this today.
Recipe here

Cute Idea

if you have a spare wall. Feels appropriate for a kitchen. Pretty in white, but probably lovely in other colors too.