Raspberry Scones

Here is a post on making raspberry scones as i came across some frozen raspberries i'd grown but hadn't used yet. I took a basic scone recipe and just added some raspberry's to it to give it more flavour plus i love fruity scones. This recipe makes 8-10 scones depending on the size of the biscuit cutter that you use.

recipe:

self raising flour - 225grams

sugar - 25grams

salt - 1/2 tsp

butter - 50grams

milk - 150ml

raspberries - 1 handful

Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a bowl then add the butter and rub it in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 

I then added 1 handful of raspberries but you can add in fewer or more.

Slowly add the milk and mix it to a soft but not sticky dough with a knife.

Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface and knead it for 30 seconds then pat it down so it's around 1cm thick.

Cut with a biscuit cutter and transfer them onto a tray with a grease proof baking sheet on.

Bake at 230 degrees for 10 minutes (you may find it needs a couple more minutes) 

Upload Tour

I went to the Upload Tour gig in Norwich last night on their first day on tour, it was absolutely amazing all the acts were great and i met some great people. Youtubers Tom Law, BriBryOnTour, Eddplant and Dave Giles performed and JaackMaate hosted the event, it was great as they were part of the audience when they weren't performing and talked to as many people as they could and didn't stay away in the dressing rooms which i liked unlike most gigs you have to stay behind after the event for ages to try to meet them. I thought i'd share with you some photos which i took and i'll also be putting a video together from the night soon.

cupcake

I went in lush at the beginning ago and came across their face mask "cupcake" generally i don't use face masks but i find that lush's face masks work a treat and this wasn't a disappointment. As it says on the pot that it helps calm breakouts i was weary about if it really does help but after a couple of uses you can notice it helping. I suggest applying generous layer all over your face and leaving it for 15-25 minutes though on the pot it says 10 minutes it's been recommend to me by a few people to keep it on for longer. I found that it really helps exfoliate your skin and leaves it feeling smooth also with the cocoa butter and powder it leaves a subtle chocolatey scent behind which to me is a perk that it smells so nice. Overall this is a great product and i highly recommend it.

Liebster Award!

I was surprised when i got nominated for a liebster award by the lovely Katrina from justanorwichgirl which i recommend you to take a look at.

How it works :

1.Each person must post 11 things about themselves

2. Answer the questions that the nominator set for you, plus create 11 questions for the people that you've nominated in the answer.

3. Nominate other people and link them to your post.

4. Go to their page and tell them.

5. No tag backs!

11 Facts

1. I love to read and i have a pile of around 10 books that i'm waiting to read.

2. One day i wish to own a campervan.

3. Since i was 10-11 years old i knew i wanted to be a photographer once i finish education.

4. I'm a 1/4 Italian.

5. I've never known my natural hair colour because it naturally changed colour.

6. I always have my ipod on me at all times.

7. I've been a vegetarian for just over 4 years.

8. I love making my own decorations for rooms rather than going out and buying them made already.

9.  I'm a huge hot chocolate addict.

10. I don't know what i'm doing once i finish sixth form.

11. I love travelling.

Answers to Katrina's questions

1. Why did you start blogging? Seeing other peoples blogs inspired me to create my own.

2. What's your favourite thing to blog about? it's between DIY and reviews.

3. Favourite Food Strawberries.

4. Dream holiday destination Probably have to be New York.

5. What's at the top of your wishlist? boring but new candles

6. Favourite Animal penguins

7. Do you prefer casual or formal clothes? casual

8. Favourite colour pale green and purple.

9. New years resolution to take more photos.

10. Favourite shop new look and topshop.

11. Can you bare to go out of the house without makeup on? generally yeah.

My questions for you

1. Countryside or City?

2. What's your favourite type of blog post to read?

3. Do you believe in love at first sight?

4. Favourite bands/singers?

5. What's your favourite item of clothing?

6. Do you prefer books or films?

7.  Who are you favourite bloggers/youtubers?

8. Describe yourself in three words.

9. One thing you couldn't live without?

10. What is your dream job?

11. What is your greatest achievment? 

My nominees
1. Melissa -thesevirginmojitos
2. Hayley - florals-and-frilly-socks
3. Beth - skinnysouls
4. Hannah - teapots-and-roses
5. Lucy - thingsthebooksforgot

Wishlist #1

1. Black Cherry Yankee Candle - i love cherries and the sent of this is divine! it's a candle and smells nice, what more is there to say?

2. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro - i love the film of this and i've meant to buy this before as i'd love to read it so i can compare the book to the film since near enough all the time the books are better than the films. Either way its a book, what's not to love.

3. Doc Martens Purple Shimmer - Doc Martens are one of the comfiest shoes ever. The colour is lovely and isn't too bright. It can be brought from most shoe stores but oddly the price of them vary from around £89 - £110

4. Denim Skater Skirt - I really like denim clothing lately and since i only own one skirt it's a must have and brilliant for summer.