I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Guest Posts · April 27, 2020

5 European Pastries to Try at Home | AD

*This is a collaborative guest post

Europe is renowned for its café culture and deep variety of pastries.

We all know the standards like croissants, eclairs and apple turnovers. But outside of the aisles of Sainsbury’s, there is a world of soft, flaky, calorific goodness waiting to be tried. Now is the best time for you and your kids to get creative in the kitchen. 

With that in mind, I’ve created a list of the five most indulgent continental pastries.

Topfenstrudel, Vienna

Outside of oompah bands, skiing, schnapps and lederhosen, there’s isn’t much that Austrian’s love more than a good strudel.

And out of all the strudels they love, their absolute favourite is Topfenstrudel.

It’s easy to see why with this puff pastry filled with peach, raisins and soft quark cheese, you can walk out the bakery feeling like you’ve just over indulged whilst also getting a good portion of your 5 a day.

Then once you’ve topped it off with a serving of ice cream, just in case you haven’t suitably satisfied your sweet tooth, you’ve got all the hallmarks of the perfect pastry.

You’ll adore this Viennese Topfenstrudel Recipe. 

Kanelbulle, Stockholm 

Do pastries mirror the countries that they were created in? Well, if you’re the Kanelbulle (Sweden’s most famous pastry) then the answer is yes.

The warm light golden tones of the pastry actually resemble the same tones that you see walking around Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town. Then there’s dough that is as soft and delicate as the Swedish accent. Then if you roll all of that up with just a generous coating of cinnamon and sugar and you’ve got a pastry that’s as sweet as a trip to Sweden.

Here’s an authentic Swedish Kanelbulle Recipe. It’s best to serve this traditional breakfast delight with buttercream and a dark chocolate espresso blend. 

Sfogliatella, Naples

Weirdly nuns have a bit of a sweet tooth and have a bit of a habit (pun absolutely intended) of producing really delicious pastries. And the Sfogliatella is no different.

It was created at the turn of the 18th century by Santa Rosa nuns who originally used black cherries and custard cream as a filling. Now it tends to be filled with heavenly layers of cream with hints of ricotta, cinnamon and plenty of candied fruit. Which is no less delicious than the ones made by the Santa Rosa nuns.  

Today, you’ll be sure to find Sfogliatella riccia at any café in Naples. This breakfast pastry complements the classic Neapolitan espresso. Sfogliatella is served warm, crispy and coated in icing sugar. No wonder it’s one of Italy’s most popular pastries. 

You’ll love this Sfogliatella Recipe. 

Beignet, Paris

Parisian’s are pretty good at pastries aren’t they. I mean they pretty much invented cafe culture didn’t they, so they’ve had plenty of practice. 

Of all Paris’s pastries, hands down the best and most indulgent is the Beignet. These yummy deep-fried choux pastries are definitely indulgent. Beignets belong to the fritter family. As they are yeasted square doughs, which are slightly less glazed and sweeter than regular doughnuts. 

Here’s a simple Beignet Recipe to get you started. Best served hot and coated in icing sugar with a sweet caramel-based espresso. 

Cannoli, Palermo

“Leave the gun, take the Cannoli” –  The Godfather.

If a pastry can make a gangster leave a gun behind it has to be pretty good, doesn’t it? 

And Cannoli is just that good.

The crisp shells flavoured with Sicilian Marsala wine, cocoa and suet combined with ricotta have made it one Italy’s most loved pastries. The fresh ricotta tends to be complemented by Greek yoghurt, orange blossom water, chocolate, candied pumpkin, candied lemon or pistachios.

Here’s a Classic Cannoli Recipe. 

So, if you’ve been inspired to bring the European café culture home and get baking, then why not start with any of the above. 

There’s a wide variety of discount baking books available at The Works and all these yummy recipes are simple to make with accessible ingredients.

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