Author Archives: prettyplainjanes
trend alert | bold florals
We are not even clear of January and I am already experiencing the winter blues. May have something to do with the fact that it looks and feels like Antarctica outside. I don’t even think I would flinch if the … Continue reading
valentine’s day gifts for your girls
If you open my cupboards you will find boring black plates and bowls- and then peeking out from the black a random pink heart plate and a red heart bowl. Completely random, but they were a Valentine’s Day gift from my sister circa 2011 that … Continue reading
roasted pears with ricotta and honey
When it comes to sweets and especially baking of any kind Shan is by far your girl. When it comes to a dessert that feels more like cooking with no precise measurements or exact timing, I can handle that (most … Continue reading
gnocchi for two
Gnocchi has been on my “learn to make” list for as long as I can remember. Now that I have had a go at it all I can ask myself is why on earth I have not been making this … Continue reading
mini banana puddings
I’m finding all sorts of uses for my empty MessMakerBaker jam jars. Last week it was Valentines day crafts, and this week it is these sweet little servings of pudding! Banana pudding is about as American as apple pie, and it’s certainly … Continue reading
