Ingredients:200 g soft butter280 g sugar (separated into 160 g and 120 g)1 pck. bourbon vanilla sugar1 lemon with edible peel2 tbsp rum6 eggs1 pinch of salt280 g flour1/2 pck. baking powder100 ml lukewarm milk20 g baking cocoa Preparation: Grease the ring cake tin and preheat the oven to 150-160 […]
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Yummy Lemon Cake
Ingredients:350 g butter350 g sugar1 pck. vanilla sugar or pulp of a vanilla pod6 eggs350 g flour3 teaspoons baking powder2 lemons with edible peel For the topping:1 packet icing sugar Preparation: Grease the baking tray or cover it with suitable baking paper. Grate the zest from the lemons and set […]
Read MoreWhat to do in April?
April naturally also has a lot of work to do in the garden. Here is a short list of the things that should be done now: Sowing/growing on the windowsill or in the greenhouse: Direct sowing into the bed: Planting ornamental plants in the bed: Planting in the ground: Open […]
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The CottageSpirit team wishes you and your families a happy and relaxing Easter Time!
Read MoreHats, scarves and other items from Ireland
Even in the cold season you want to be warm and cosy. Here I share with you the selected category of shops that provides hat, scarf, poncho etc.:
Read MoreIrish clothing such as jumpers, jackets etc.
Here I would like to introduce you to my selection of Irish clothing shops.Simply click on the desired shop and the corresponding website will open:
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Garden work in March
If you have a garden, you need to start preparing it for the summer again from March. Here I have compiled a list and information with the things that should be done: Pruning: Direct sowing outdoors: Planting in beds or containers: Pre-breeding indoors (sowing) until the weather is warmer: Fertilise: […]
Read MoreColourful clay pots
Spring is here and with it there are lots of ideas for garden crafts. Here is one of many of my ideas… To turn ordinary clay pots into colourful eye-catchers. All you need is: … and lots of imagination 😉 The instructions are very simple: Take a seat at a […]
Read MoreForest Fun
You’re on a walk in the woods and your children are getting bored! Why don’t you just take a break at a forest clearing and try drawing/writing a picture or your name on the forest floor with the branches, pine cones or leaves lying around. Your children can develop a […]
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