Hi Tina
I’m working backwards through replies so think I answered your latest comment about the hair colour – I didn’t realise you’d attacked it with the hair clippers! One of the good things about having longer hair is that I only normally have it cut every 5 or 6 months anyway so it’s not an issue for me – my roots are the issue as it grows so fast!
We’ve cut back on the baking a bit – even though I’m in the gym every day it is mostly physio at the moment, although I am now allowed to walk on the treadmill without my brace so I’m starting to feel a lot fitter and I’m gradually returning to my more normal shape.
Speak soon
Julia x

Hi Sue
So pleased to hear that you made and enjoyed the scones – shop bought can sometimes be a bit dry I find. They are quick to do as well
Love
Julia x

Hi Jan
I think the blog with the chocolate cake recipe went when the new blog style started – I’ll try and remember to post it on my next one. Well done for getting self-raising flour. Our big find this week was yeast – we make our own bread and we’re down to the last teaspoon!
Love
Julia x

Hi Suzi
That sounds hilarious! We’ve almost thrown boxes away in the past with Wilfie inside… and he loves crawling inside the duvet when the covers are off for washing – always frightens the life out of me!
Love
Julia x

Hi SheMag
Great news that the footie season is set to resume, albeit behind closed doors, so Palace will be on TV and might tempt Wilfie into playing. I do have a video of him which is going on my next blog – I’m glad he brings back memories of you childhood cats.
Love
Julia x

Hello Carol
What a lovely thing to say; many apologies for the late response, life has been full-on for the past two weeks. I’m so pleased you enjoy reading my stories – I love writing anyway so I enjoy sharing my weekly updates with you all. I haven’t lived in Nottingham since I was seventeen and it has changed a great deal… the market square a prime example… but it’s my home town so will always have a place in my heart.
Love
Julia x

Hi Lisa
Apologies for the delay in replying but hopefully you saw the coconut tartlets recipe on the following week’s blog? You asked, I delivered. My great aunt used to bake these and they’ve always been a particular favourite with my son. Did you try the scone recipe?
Love
Julia x

Hi Susan,
I must confess your reply made my eyes ‘water’ a bit. I’m so pleased hat my scone recipe evoked such a memory and delighted that it’s now in your recipe journal. We never walk alone if we keep our departed loved ones in our hearts, even though it feels like it sometimes.
Love
Julia x

Hi Heather
As above, apologies for the delayed response – cutting back on the baking for a couple of weeks to give my waistline a chance, if you get my meaning
Love
Julia x

Hi Alison
Apologies for the delay in replying, life has been a tad hectic with my new QVC quiz and my latest book launch – all in hand now. So pleased to hear you liked my scone recipe and it is now on your favourites list
Love
Julia x