Just before Christmas I was approached by Rydale Clothing, who asked if they could send me some products in exchange for an honest review. I’ll admit that…… Read more “Review – Rydale Clothing”
Christmas
“Bah,” said Scrooge, “Humbug.” I hate to say it, but I’m struggling to find my Christmas cheer this year. Actually now I think about it, I struggled…… Read more “Christmas”
#MySustainableSwaps
This post in the first in a lifelong series. You see, like many of us I have recently woken up to the realities of what the excesses…… Read more “#MySustainableSwaps”
A Beginner’s Guide to Garlic
One autumn crop I love planting and which I would never willingly be without is garlic. It’s embarrassingly easy to grow, takes very little time to plant…… Read more “A Beginner’s Guide to Garlic”
Remembrance
A short post to mark Remembrance Sunday today. I knew I wanted to post a First World War poem to mark the occasion – who better to…… Read more “Remembrance”
A Balloon Ride
Last week Tom and I finally took off on an adventure in the skies! Last Christmas we were gifted a ride in a balloon by my parents…… Read more “A Balloon Ride”
Recipe – Nasturtium Pesto
There’s nothing quite like the distinctive peppery taste of nasturtium leaves. It’s a fantastically generous plant; as well as growing like a wild weed and self-seeding readily,…… Read more “Recipe – Nasturtium Pesto”
Our Welsh Weekend Away
Last Friday we packed up our little car with far too many clothes, towels, swimming costumes, things to do, wines, Welsh whiskey, wellies and the dog, and trundled off to Wales for a weekend away! Read on to hear our experiences of our first Welsh trip…
The Autumnal Equinox
And so it’s goodbye to summer. Goodbye to long days, bumper harvests, warm breezes and light evenings. Today marks the autumnal equinox and the beginning of my…… Read more “The Autumnal Equinox”
Recipe – Indian spiced courgette chutney
I’ve had my allotment for four years now, and every year for the last four years I’ve made the same mistake, which such unwavering consistency that I’m…… Read more “Recipe – Indian spiced courgette chutney”
