I know cupcakes are no longer in, but we’ve been making these Easter cupcakes every year since 2014. (Also spot our @nigella.bsky.social Easter Egg biscuits too 💛)

Sunny kitchen after the rain @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social

Im glad too.

Off to Edinburgh to meet my new great nephew. I know that make me sound terribly old but I’m as excited as an eight year old.

Our lovely Alex, a member of our kitchen team is moving back home to Australia and gave @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social and I this beautiful drawing she did of our bakery in Muir of Ord. I love it as much as much as I’m going to miss her, and that’s saying something!

I love this picture, though I’m not quite sure why. Taken by @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social

Bendy tulips and sun. Good Morning.

Every Mother’s Day reminds me how incredibly lucky I am. When I met @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social he was a single parent and Felix was almost four. It didn’t take long to become his mum and he’s most definitely my son. They are the best thing that’s ever happened to me.

On the train to Dundee to see my Mum for Mothers Day. The sun is shining, the carriage is quiet and I’m just about to start this (with thanks to @nigella.bsky.social for the recommendation). 💚

Day of dog walk with @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social and a happy dog. My buckets are filled.

Sunday Morning @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social

If @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social was my agent, I’d be rich!

Wee Victoria sponges in both bakeries today.

Windswept dog walk, a Chinese supermarket visit and another fantastic recipe from Suzie Lee’s wonderful book. It’s been a lovely Sunday @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social

Lovely to see @jeniiannettahardie.bsky.social in @thetimes.com today. The headline is Hot Stuff. Jeni’s not best pleased, but I think it’s spot on! #TrophyHusband

All scrubbed up with @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social Lovely evening celebrating highland produce and producers at the Taste of the Highlands Dinner.

All the chocolate.

I have to negotiate a fee for something I’ve never done before. I find pricing cake hard enough; how do I price myself?

Love a Friday morning bakery shift. Chocolate raspberry loaf Salted caramel meringue shortbread Chocolate caramel cake White chocolate & roast peanut oat cookies.

Our boy got a full house of unconditional university offers! Proud parent with @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social

Gorgeous walk, happy pup with a new haircut and a beautiful apple from the Chinese supermarket. (Coveted by the happy pup) Lovely day of with @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social

Just been for a Sunday browse in Waterstones with @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social and saw someone looking through my book! I was so nervous I couldn’t stick around to see if she bought it.

Love, love, love.

That’s me!

More love.

Low key love in the bakery today.

Curling. We stopped watching West Wing to watch the curling. I hope @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social appreciates me.

Nine years ago today @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social and I got the keys to our first bakery. Pictured here with our first employee: my friend, work wife, and Head Baker, Toni, who’s still my favourite person to bake with.

Feeling under the weather after a rough night, so it’s a rare day on the sofa with my sidekick.

This has been a tricky work week, but I’m cheered up no end by a day-off trip to the Chinese supermarket. Dumpling lasagne is now steaming away (yes, I was influenced). @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social

The only picture I took this week. Apple, cinnamon and sultana scones waiting for the oven.

Quote with 5 jobs you’ve had Box Office Assistant Press Officer Art Dealer Communications Director Cupcake Baker

@bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social in action. He scrubs up well. ❤️

It’s National Chocolate Cake Day apparently, and an excuse to share some of our favourites.

This is great news! So delighted it’s you @nigella.bsky.social ❤️

I love travelling by train, gazing out the window, reading, and enjoying the peace. Today, though, for the entire two-hour journey so far, someone has been chatting loudly on their phone with the speaker on. Why?

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@bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social and I are rewatching The West Wing for the sixth, maybe seventh time and it’s just as good as ever.

Mid week day off. Dax and I are very happy about this.

Monday isn’t blue anymore.

Blue Monday in the Highlands

Lovely evening celebrating our anniversary with old friends. @nigella.bsky.social’s cauliflower and cashew curry was a big hit.

Twelve years ago today. Happy anniversary @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social

Well, that was a first that made me feel old!

Our lovely boy is 18 today. Couldn’t be prouder of him. He’s as lovely, kind and funny just like @bad-girls-bad-boy.bsky.social

The first Monday in January is not a great day for cake sales. This happy spaniel cheered us up. I hope he cheers you up too.

The view from our bedroom window.

Home.

Full of January dread today. Real life is looming and I’m not ready for it.