Firstly, let me apologise for not keeping this blog up-to-date over the summer. I have an excuse, and it’s a good one (I think so anyway!).

We have a brand new minion! She arrived a little early and caught us unawares, but at least she avoided both my birthday and that of our new little prince. Mini Minion is healthy and growing well, and brilliantly time-consuming.

To make up for it, I have some lovely things to blog about, starting with the first christmassy recipe, Rum Christmas Cake!