Marie Cookpad

   I was recently asked if I would like to review a new concept in cookery books. Having been a cookbook collector for many years, and as a cookbook author myself, I am always happy to have a look at new cookbooks and write about them. This set is very unique in the world of cookery books in that it is the first tandem cookbook for parents and children to cook beautiful meals together.  My Little Sous Chef introduces kids to the magic of cooking, while teaching teamwork, numeracy and healthy eating habits.  I sure wish there had been something like this available when I was bringing up my own children.  Two books in one, it is cleverly designed to enable parents and children to cook together and create delicious, healthy meals that the whole family can enjoy.    Both the adult and the children's cookbook include the same delicious recipes and are designed to work seamlessly together.  The "adult" one contains all the detailed ingredients, instruct...

I have never been much of a flower arranger, just cut and drop, but I have always wanted to know the secrets and how to's of making beautiful arrangements. When I worked at the Manor down South, the Lady of the Manor always did all of her own flower arrangements for the dinner parties and luncheons.  Money was really no object, and she created really stunning arrangements every time. She whetted in me an appetite for and a desire to know more.  I was recently afforded the opportunity to review a  book on the subject of flower arranging entitled . . .  My Soulful Home , a year in flowers ,  by blogger Kelly Wilkness.  I was really excited about this as I have been a fan of her beautiful blog for a few years now.   Kelly writes a lovely blog about her Soulful Home , a beautiful Victorian she and her husband are renovating now.  You really need to check it out.  It is a feast for the eyes, as is this gorgeous book!!   If you are a no...