Behind the Scenes of our Wonder Women Campaign - Celia Smith
I first met Celia at a networking event in Henley where we live. She makes and decorates the most fabulous biscuits - Bluebell Biscuiterie. With commissions from the likes of Gerrard and Disney - her creations are works of art and look too good to eat! Celia and I will often meet to discuss business ideas and Motherhood. It is a great privilege to have a friend who shares wisdom and inspiration from walking a few steps ahead in life with her daughter being in the teenage years compared to mine in toddlerhood.
This is the inspiration for our Wonder Women campaign. Having lost my Mum 7 years ago - Mother's Day is often bittersweet. I miss her deeply but I am so grateful for my two gorgeous children and the other Women in my life who instil wisdom and inspiration.
I chat to Celia about being a Mother and balancing her business...
What has your daughter taught you and what do you hope you have taught her?
Patience, making time to talk and not being distracted. I don’t always get it right but I remember my teenage years and they can be tricky.
Oh … and also how to make perfect roast potatoes!
Celia and Maddie Wearing the Limited Edition Embroidered Nightshirt
What are the special ways you like to spend time together?
Describe you style and how you will be wearing your nightshirt…
How do you juggle your biscuit business and Motherhood?
Maddie, what do you admire about your Mum?
How will you be celebrating Mother’s Day this year?
We did have an early Mother’s Day treat and had the ultimate girls sleepover at Claridges in London. We went to the stunning new spa there; had tea and cake room service; had their famous chicken pie in the restaurant, watched movies and did mini facials. It was wonderful. On Mother’s Day itself I think (hope) it’ll be breakfast in bed and maybe some tulips. And perhaps a good muddy walk with the dog!
Celia and Maddie wearing the White Oversized Nightshirt
Celia Shares with us her Granny's Lemon Pudding
Ingredients:
180g caster sugar
3 eggs - separated
50g butter and alittle extra for greasing
50g plain flour
250ml milk
2 large lemons - zest and juice
1. preheat the oven to 180 degrees C
2. grease a souffle or oven proof dish with a little butter
3. place the sugar, egg yolks, butter, flour, and the zest and juice of the lemons in a bowl and whisk together - an electric hand whisk works well for this
4. in a separate bowl whisk the egg whites (using a clean whisk) until firm then fold them into the lemon mixture
5. pour into the dish and place into a roasting tin filled with boiling water - the water should come about half way up the dish
6. carefully place in the oven - the top should brown but the underneath should remain gooey - this'll take around 30-45 mins depending on how deep the dish is
7. dust with icing sugar
Best served warm ...
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