Scottish Mum Blog - Writing from Aberdeen
Walking in the rain, or blogging in the snow. On the path to enlightenment, wear comfy shoes.
Winner Graeme McMillan announced via Rafflecopter. This is a fabulous opportunity to get away from the processed food that we really seem to be mistrusting as a nation these past few weeks. With the advent of the horse meat scandal, we seem to be enjoying a return to real meat from real butchers in the [...]
STAR RECIPE WINNER – for January was : The Boy and Me with Slow Cooker Rice Pudding. It made me want to go and try some out. Funky Foodies took a break in December, and is now open for February 2013. Only 10 days to add your recipes, so get clicking. THIS MONTHS FUNKY [...]
STAR RECIPE WINNER – for November was : Coombemill with her Apple and Cinnamon Festive Cakes as they look like something that we would love to eat all year round. Funky Foodies took a break in December, and is now open for Janary 2013. Only 10 days to add your recipes, so get clicking. [...]
As much hard work as it is to get everything ready for Christmas day, it’s nothing in comparison to the people who have to spend it alone, for whatever reason. We like to stay together as a family, but I do know people who spend it alone. Friends and family are very important in [...]
A featured competition, brought to you from SSE. As a festive thank you to customers and social media followers, SSE is offering everyone the chance to win a brand new Kindle Fire HD tablet! All you need to do to enter is like the SSE Facebook page and help the Christmas Elves charge their Kindle in [...]
Who can resist the lure of pretty lights when it’s coming up to some lovely time off work, and the planning for Christmas and all it’s celebrations? There is just something magical about seeing lots of different coloured lights twinkling away in windows on the cold wintry nights. They bring thoughts of warmth, cheer, and [...]
Perfect for Christmas presents, and up for a lovely giveaway is 5 sets of More Big Machines (the DVD) and an activity book from Tractor Ted? Follow the rafflecopter instructions on this post to submit your entries and be in with a chance of winning. This Christmas Tractor Ted has lots of new products and [...]
STAR RECIPE WINNER – for October is Recipe Junkie, with the attack of the custard creams, and her Rum Brownie Recipe. Lush rum brownies that look to die for are last month’s irresistible food. THE NOVEMBER FUNKY FOODIES LINKY IS OPEN AND THERE ARE ONLY 9 DAYS TO GET YOUR RECIPES IN THIS MONTH. Is [...]
Update: The winner is Rhiannon Alwen @HouseholdHorror Scotty Brand sent me two films to giveaway on my blog. All you have to do is follow the steps below to enter, and on the 30th November, I’ll pull a winner out with the random generator in the programme. The films up for grabs are The Incredibles and Ratatouille. [...]
STAR RECIPE WINNER – for September is a tie. I let my kids choose their favourites this week, and they pondered for a while, before saying they couldn’t decide between Foodie Quine’s Cake Pops and Susan Mann’s Patatas. In the end, I have to declare it a joint draw, and they both get a mention (and [...]
STAR RECIPE WINNER – for August 2012 is My Darlings and Me, who was chosen by July Winner, The Vegetarian Casserole Queen. This months winner was a recipe for decadent Caramel Dime Bar Cupcakes. Here’s what The Vegetarian Casserole Queen had to say about the Star Recipe for August: “This recipe is packed with [...]
STAR RECIPE WINNER – for August 2012 is The Vegetarian Casserole Queen, who was chosen by June Winner Mama Cook. The recipe was for a gorgeous peach salad. Here’s what Mama Cook had to say about the Star Recipe for July: “Interesting ingredients for a start but the photography has been thought through. Texture in [...]
