BlogHide Resteemscookiecrumble (28)in books • 7 years agoBook collectionHappy Saturday to you all! Here's a picture of my Clothbound classics collection. Aren't they just beautiful! Which books do you collect? Or would you like to collect. Xocookiecrumble (28)in food • 7 years agoShake shackThe weekend is close and this calls for a catch up with friends over shake shack! I don't eat much junk ie burgers and fries but as they say everything in moderation! What's your favourite…cookiecrumble (28)in books • 7 years agoJane Austen... 200 yearsToday is the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death. One of my favourite English novelist whose books, set among the English middle and upper classes, are well known for their wit, social…cookiecrumble (28)in food • 7 years agoFriday nightFriday night in, movie night and cheese and crackers! I'd love to hear about your plans! Xocookiecrumble (28)in food • 7 years ago100 followersI've reached over 100 followers! Thank you all. I hope you continue to enjoy my posts and please do comment and like! It's late evening here in London Town. I'm enjoying a nice cup of tea and some…cookiecrumble (28)in blog • 7 years agoHappy Monday allHappy Monday to you all, I hope you have a wonderful week. Any nice plans? I'll be working on a big case this week at work, meeting up with friends for dinner and trying to sort out my book…cookiecrumble (28)in homestead • 7 years agoUrban homesteading .... giving it a try!Urban homesteading is practicing self-sufficiency through home food production and simple living in a city or suburban environment. I live in a big city, London Town. The opportunity to grow my…cookiecrumble (28)in food • 7 years agoHappy Friday!Happy Friday all! I hope you have that Friday feeling like I do. The end of the working week deserves a yummy sit down breakfast and any excuse for me to use my beautiful Emma Bridgewater…cookiecrumble (28)in reading • 7 years agoClothbound classicsI love collecting pretty things; pretty tins, vintage teacups, crockery and books! I am currently collecting penguin cloth bound classics. The beautiful clothbound books are of the world's best…cookiecrumble (28)in food • 7 years agoSummer delightWith the weather here in London Town roasting it's sometimes hard to decide what to eat, you're to hot, you can't be bothered... The perfect summer snack for me is Greek yogurt, blueberries and…cookiecrumble (28)in food • 7 years agoTea timeEnd of the working day means it's time for tea and baklava. Plus any excuse to use my pretty Emma Bridgewater mug and plate. The pattern is called scattered roses and it's one of my favourite…cookiecrumble (28)in books • 7 years agoWhite lies and wishesI've just finished reading White lies and wishes by Cathy Brambly. Cathy is one of my favourite chick lit authors and if you're after an easy going just want to get lost in a book she's the author…cookiecrumble (28)in food • 8 years agoAnother Eid treat ..Another Eid treat we make is called Samsa. These are flio pastry triangles filled with blended almonds, flower water and then covered with seasame seeds. They are delicious with a cup of tea! And…cookiecrumble (28)in food • 8 years agoTriple Chocolate BrowniesWe had a little party at work for one of our colleagues who is going on maternity leave - so it was the perfect chance for me to do some baking! I decided to bake chocolate brownies. They're an…cookiecrumble (28)in food • 8 years agoBaklavaWith Eid around the corner many households around the world will be preparing for the big day and this will undoubtedly involve making sweet treats for families and friends to enjoy towards the lead…cookiecrumble (28)in books • 8 years agoMy current readI love reading! I'm a book worm and have been since I could first read words :-) I'm mainly in to fiction, chick lit, a little crime (Agatha Christie) fantasy and young adult. I set myself a…cookiecrumble (28)in summer • 8 years agoSummer fruits 🍓🍓The hot weather in London Town continues with temperatures reaching 30 degrees. Instead of moaning about it I guess we should just embrace it! I'm sure this time next week we will all have our…cookiecrumble (28)in food • 8 years agoHot weather in London TownIt's sooo hot in London Town! So cold drinks and crisps it is! I'm a Autumn / Winter person! It's all about the Hot drinks, chunky jumpers and cardies, hot puddings and a roaring fire. What's…cookiecrumble (28)in food • 8 years agoIndoor picnicWith the weather warming up sometimes the best dinners are having an indoor picnic! We have here picnic staples; sandwiches, crisps, salad and yummy homemade samosas! What are you picnic…cookiecrumble (28)in books • 8 years agoThe Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby is one of my favourite books and covers the themes of the decline of the American dream, the spirit of the 1920s, the difference between social classes, the role of symbols in the…