What are your feelings on spa weekends, lovely people? I have to admit I’ve never actually tried one, since (as has been mentioned earlier), I’m not very good at a) “usual” methods of self-care, and b) people. But I think I’d be a lot more tempted if there were dragons involved. Actually, I think many…
Dragons
Dragonish Spiced Apple Cake Recipe
It’s no secret that dragons have exceptionally fast metabolisms. The evidence is in the fire-breathing. And to keep up with such metabolisms, dragons therefore need to eat a lot. Now, once upon a time, this was not an issue. Dragons made no secret of their existence, and many of them were not adverse to helping…
A Fat Rascals Recipe for Discerning Dragons
The SO has become accustomed to me running into a room (or texting him – he gets no break for being at work) and demanding, “What’s a W.I.-style treat that would be best in spring?” or “What’s a very English cake that travels well?” As the resident chef and Yorkshire native, he’s my source for…
A Classic Kiwi Anzac Biscuit Recipe (for investigative dragons)
I’m quite embarrassed to admit that I’ve never actually made Anzac biscuits before. They were ubiquitous when I was growing up – every market stall and bakery had them, and the taste of them is as wonderfully familiar as my go-to quick cookie recipe for porridge cakes (which I have yet to put on this…
Story Time – A Beaufort Christmas Story Read Aloud
Are you sitting comfortably? And do you have suitably festive attire on, or at least some pyjamas? Have you got a cup of tea or hot chocolate to hand, a cosy blanket and possibly a teddy bear (or preferably a dragon)? Do you need the loo? Alright, then. Let’s begin… Too long; didn’t…