Friday, 16 August 2013

Imagination parenting



Once I lifted you above my shoulders to see the fireworks in the sky. I think of those times when you had wonderment in your eyes. Those years ago when you believed the mouse was real , you think imagination dies when you get older. 



Imagination doesn't die you just have to work harder at your dreams , you can be anything you want to be. You are nearly as tall as me now, though we quibble with you thinking you are as tall as me now. You have worries, panics and all of life's situations can be overwhelming but no matter how old you get. I'll always put you on my shoulders even if just your worries of life ...there's never an end to being a parent or a child.




Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Raspberry Summertime Muffin


 Ingredients

110g/40z plain flour
110g/40z butter
65g/ 2 1/2 oz caster sugar
2 free range eggs
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
125g/4 0z raspberries


Method

Cream the butter and sugar together then slowly add the eggs, mix for three minutes. Add the flour, baking powder,  stir to combine, then refrigerate for at least an hour. preferably overnight.

Place a spoonful of muffin mixture into each muffin case, filling each to just over half way.

Stud each muffin with about 4-6 raspberries.

Bake in an oven set at 200c/ 400f / gas 6 for about 20 minutes or until golden on top.


Serve with cream