Cuppa and a Catch Up, plus some cleaning and baking - Twixmas!

At this strange time of year, between Christmas and New Year, thought I'd pop on to have a little chat.
Hope you enjoy it! xx

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Clementine Cake Recipe:

approx. 375 grams clementines (approx. 4)
6 large eggs
225 grams white sugar
250 grams ground almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder

Boil the clementines either on the hob or in the microwave until soft, then add to food processor, along with all the other ingredients, pour into a lined 8" cake tin, bake on 170 in oven or air fryer for 40 mins then cover tin with foil and bake for another 20 mins. I served with creme fraiche, but you could equally serve it with cream or greek yogurt.

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Bicarbonate of Soda:

Eight inch spring form cake tin:

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[rubytuesdayfromlondontown]

Happy New Year Helen. I just wanted to let you know that you are rapidly becoming my favourite channel. I’m 57 and have had a very rough year, I won’t elaborate as no one wants to hear that 😂. You have helped me through the last six months, mainly because of your honesty, your no nonsense style and your relatability. I thank you for that ❤

[janetteparker]

Happy New Year Helen and family. Thankyou for all you do for us 😊❤xxx

[joannedean-waters]

Happy New Year to you and yours Helen thank you for sharing….cake looked delicious. Your mum looked very well too!
Do you use the new vacuum more than your Dyson? 😊❤x

[magsB]

Thank you Helen. You deserve to be on the Kings honour list for services to ladies of a certain age. Thank you.

[helenparker]

HAPPY NEW YEAR WHEN IT COMES TO YOU ALL XX Thanks for keeping us entertained with all the fun, laughter and thoughtful things you do and say. See you in 2025 xx

[maureenormston]

Wishing you, Rob and your family a very happy and healthy New Year when it comes. Also wishing all your subscribers the very best for 2025 too.

I've made Nigella's clementine cake a few times and it is delicious, the only bugbear was having to simmer the clementines for 2 hours 😳 and of course I never thought about doing them in the microwave, so thanks for the heads up on that 👍🙂. Loving the home made Shake And Vac idea too 👍

[rosbeasley]

Happy new year to you and your lovely close family. Thanks for sharing all your tips. I've hunted, but could you please list your eyelash serum please. I need it, plus more Xxx

[juliebarrington]

Your such a joy to watch Helen, all the very best to you and your family x

[jochalmers]

Happy New Year Helen, Rob and family, hope you all have a healthy 2025. Thank you Helen for all your hard work throughout 2024 it is very much appreciated. Xxx

[allystevens]

Thank you for all the lovely videos and happy new year to you and all your family!

[Anna-MarieDover]

A happy New Year to you and your family, Helen. All the very best. Your videos are a real tonic. Thank you! Anna-Marie xx

[GiuliaBertozzi]

Hello Helen from Italy 🇮🇹 Happy New Year to you and your family. I couldn't wait to message you, I live here in Italy and went for a weekend visit to Venice ....I saw a Lady with one of your bags, I can't tell you how excited I was 😂 can only imagine how you must feel. All the best for 2025 ❤

[ZaylieCooper]

Happy new year Helen to you and your family. Glad you had a good Christmas, unfortunately I was ill with a horrible cold and couldn’t taste my Christmas dinner! Looking forward to another year of your videos thank you. Xx

[dianegilbank]

Hi Helen happy new year to you hopefully your Xmas was a good one.

[joancarucci]

Hello Helen I wish you and Rob and your family a happy healthy New Year the clementine cake looks absolutely delicious I look forward to another wonderful year

[anne]

Helen thank you again for all the tips ideas etc, look forward to seeing more in the new year.. The tiny carafe idea is great!! Will be trying your clementine cake (how many eggs?). All the very best for this coming new year for you and your family. Salute from sicily. 🍾🤗

[YvetteJuniper]

I am not keen on the New Year either. I usually go to bed before midnight. Happy New Year to you and your family x

[Diane_LovingLife]

Happy New Year to you, Rob and your family Helen. Thanks for all you do for our entertainment 🙂

[lulu]

Thank you Helen and happy new year to you too! My dog gets frightened by g to he fireworks too. I was wishing you had described what the cake would taste like. I’m wondering if it’s a marmalade sort of taste? Great recipe idea. I also live the tip of baking soda and essential oils! Thank you

[ElaineHouston]

Happy new year to you and all the family and thank you for all your videos x