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A Northern Irishman living in New Jersey with my other half and my 2 pups. This is the story of our adventures to move to America and settle in

[gpcaldwell]

Today is the anniversary of Jack’s gotcha day in 2007. Such a cute wee pup but he was a terrible rascal at the start, too much energy and no obedience. Miss you every day Jack Jack

[gpcaldwell]

Miss you Tess. We said goodbye two years ago today. Everyday I think on you. Your loss hurt our hearts.

[gpcaldwell]

Me and Quinnty went for a dander today. He was so eager to go in the water... managed to get his toes wet but that was the limit

[sweetoothgirl]

caramel apple cookies

[gpcaldwell]

I made these yesterday. If I had some advise for myself it would be bake the cookies smaller or add more caramel to the inside

[gpcaldwell]

Apple Caramel Loaf. I made 4 small loaves to give away and a regular one I cut in two to share with his parents. I love making this loaf. I always add an extra apple.

[gpcaldwell]

Coconut Key Lime Meltaways

First time making them. Taste good. Simple to make.

[gpcaldwell]

Florentines from the Mary Berry Baking Bible. Inspired by TGBBO from a few weeks ago.

Baked in batches so some of them were baked perfect to have the classic snap when broken. First time making them and tasting them. I think they are a bit buttery, I’d like some more flavours.

[gpcaldwell]

For our anniversary we went on a Mini Adventure down to Bradley Beach in Asbury Park with Quinn. His first time at the beach, he wouldn’t listen and only wanted to be in the water fetching ball. So the salt water didn’t agree with him, he took in too much and threw it all up ! Poor pup drank 3 bottles of the finest boardwalk priced water to rehydrate while we had a pizza and some funnel cake. Such a beautiful Oct day.

[gpcaldwell]

How to lose 2 new balls in 10 mins a very short story by Quinnty. Lessons will never be learnt

[gpcaldwell]

Coffee and walnut Traybake. Taken from the Mary Berry Baking Bible. I’ve made this previously.

Not too tricky, taste is simple but good.

[gpcaldwell]

Happy 5th Birthday Quinnty

[gpcaldwell]

Coconut cupcakes

I baked 2 dozen to share with my old boss Missy cos it’s her birthday, my friend Barbara who I am meeting up with today and my hairdresser Melissa cos I’m getting a fresh cut this morning. Took the day off work cos we all need a mental health day

[gpcaldwell]

Fetching ball can be exhausting. Poor Quinnty loves playing ball, he looks forward to fetch while we cook on the grill.

[gpcaldwell]

Homemade Custard Creams

I made these before and I thought they were pretty good. I still believe they are good biscuits(cookies) but I don’t think they are a match for custard creams. The texture is great but not a match and the flavour is faint so again not a match. Still on the search for custard creams

[gpcaldwell]

Winner for the 4th consecutive year!!

[gpcaldwell]

Pistachio cookies and then I dipped them in milk chocolate

[gpcaldwell]

Yes we went swimming, no I’m not giving you the ball, my mind is preoccupied cos I’m in my element and nothin else matters right now.