Tag Archives: party

The Cheese & Wine Party

Posted on August 9, 2015 by kayjayaitch

Cheese-making is a truly ancient art. No-one really knows who made the first cheese but according to ancient legend, it was made accidentally by an Arabian merchant. Before setting out on a day’s trek across the desert he put his … Continue reading →

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Of Party Games & People

Posted on March 5, 2014 by kayjayaitch

So let us return to the world of games. Those included here are also from the Odhams Children’s Book from the fifties. But the ‘Parlour Game’ is not necessarily for children, it is in it’s most basic form a group … Continue reading →

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Of Party Games & Cake

Posted on February 5, 2014 by kayjayaitch

How many people have looked into the cost of a child’s birthday party and shaken their heads in despair? First there is the food, (cakes, chocolate, fancy buns etc.), second a magician, third, a bouncy castle, fourth . . . … Continue reading →

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Hogmanay Treats!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by kayjayaitch

With the end of 2012 rapidly approaching I shall add here a few tasty treats that may not be produced in time for the relevant parties and festivities but they are nice to look at and possibly with the idea … Continue reading →

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More Childrens Christmas . . .

Posted on December 20, 2011 by kayjayaitch

During the last century the world of childhood has changed beyond all recognition. Towards the end of the Victorian era, a large number of individuals had become so obscenely rich from the industrialisation of Europe that they almost became embarrased … Continue reading →