There are so many things Mum taught me to do , here are just a few…

To always say please and thank you

To be kind to animals

How to bake cakes

How to make jam, marmalade and her famous green tomato chutney

How to cook a roast dinner, but I never mastered roast potatoes to her standard! 

How to iron clothes

How to pick flowers and arrange them

How to wrap up presents neatly

How to make a bed with hospital corners

How to decorate a Christmas cake

How to make bread and homemade pizzas

How to make homemade apple pie with crimped pie edges

Mum was just the best at so many things ; I’m still trying to catch up.