Alexandra McDermott

Novelist, cookbook author, photographer, food blogger. Lover of travel, British literature, classical music and chocolate. #AmWriting

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

@Yarmouthbirder Thank you Peter. We pretty much ruled out Meadow Pipit but it could have been Rock. We've not seen pipits before so ID'ing it was a struggle! Unfortunately we were just spending the one day in Norfolk on a mini-holiday so we won't be able to go back for another look.

[1940sRadio.Com @1940sRadioShack]

The Crooner Years with Don McDermott keeping the 40s fresh at https://t.co/ZCniH3Qcna Don McDermott’s new show for 1940s Radio is a mix of hit numbers sung by the great crooners from the 1930s, Read More: https://t.co/GWR8hvOiax

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

@bonappetit Well, come on! You've got to tell us what those three more impressive things are.

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

Beautiful bluebells! So glad I was born in May! #SpringFlowers #NaturePhotography https://t.co/dHBXnmjoNT

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

Which path will you choose to follow this spring?
Photo: Gary Finch

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

I've got a jar of poppy seeds languishing in the cupboard--problem solved maybe? https://t.co/EbFPsd3Iy3

[Fudge Kitchen @fudgekitchen]

We've made an orange & poppy seed cake with liquid fudge for #WorldBakingDay tomorrow! Are you getting your bake on? https://t.co/uMJkwyW0uo

[Helen Costello @CasaCostello]

#BakeoftheWeek is live & waiting for all your posts. I'm sharing my Speculoos Crumble Cookies https://t.co/TOZJOyBtvb

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

No filters or editing . . . this is the best kind of photo. #photography #beauty #nature https://t.co/DXUpN6rXBb

[Sophie Taylor @_Typical_Tayl0r]

No filters or editing is necessary, it's just Cornwall in the sun. #cornwall #thelizard #hike #5miles #beautiful #… https://t.co/V0pcDP20yT

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

#GreatThingsFromThe1970s? Roger Moore & Tony Curtis pairing up in the all-too-short TV series, The Persuaders.

[BECCMARK @BECCMARK]

Our next market is on Saturday 8th April 10-1pm in Bourne End Library #BourneEnd #Wooburn #Flackwell #Cookham for #foodies & #gifts

[Helen Costello @CasaCostello]

Scarborough Fair Oatcakes #OldBakeoftheWeek #9yearsblogging https://t.co/Hhoymft2Ru @lassintheapron

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

Lovely to see all these old #BakeoftheWeek entires again--thanks Helen and congratulations on 9 years of blogging! @CasaCostello https://t.co/mFB6H4raVb

[Helen Costello @CasaCostello]

Ooh these sound rather tasty: Banana & Choc Creme Egg Surprise Muffins #BakeoftheWeek https://t.co/QsBQ7MW7ds @Corinathecook

[Helen Costello @CasaCostello]

Totally luxurious - Golden Sparkle Chocolate Cake from @JennyPaulin for #bakeoftheWeek https://t.co/wTgHhhKVH4

[Helen Costello @CasaCostello]

#BakeoftheWeek is open! Come share your bakes with us-we love to see them.I'm sharing my Coffee & Walnut Loaf Cakes https://t.co/KmmS0FTw6i

[Helen Costello @CasaCostello]

Perfectly healthy Chocolate Beet Cake from @lassintheapron #OldBakeoftheWeek #9yearsblogging https://t.co/ijhY6dzYIR

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

A lovely #heritage recipe, these chewy pecan-coconut #cookies are dark and treacly and #eggfree! https://t.co/oZ8fg1X4zt #baking

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

A #heritage recipe from my cookbook collection: chewy coconut-pecan Slapjacks: https://t.co/oZ8fg1X4zt #eggless #baking #cookies

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

A vintage cookie recipe to enjoy: chewy coconut-pecan "slapjacks." https://t.co/oZ8fg1X4zt

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

Slapjacks https://t.co/ltq5AF5Yqd

[Alexandra McDermott @lassintheapron]

@thameswater There's a strong odour, similar to shoe polish, suddenly coming from our taps. We live in Bourne End, postcode SL8 5FF.