It’s been such a strange year in so many ways. Everything shifting and changing on an almost daily basis, nothing certain, our so-called leaders behaving like children, blatant untruths from those in positions of trust, and so much more. That’s on top of some unravelling in my small sphere with the serious illness of one… Read More »
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Festive Feels
These may not be the most photogenic mince pies in the world, but I promise that they are the best you will ever taste. They are orange pastry mince pies and I found the recipe last year while leafing through a Daily Telegraph magazine. It had been taken from a 1978 classic cookbook called Cooking… Read More »
Gifts and treats
If you are thinking about gift shopping in November, I have a special offer on my tea towels. Until November 10, all parcels can be gift wrapped in tissue with raffia ties, supplied with a blank craft paper label and a cute handmade envelope of flower seeds. The envelopes are hand stamped with crab apple… Read More »
Summer’s here
At last the sun is out again and I have been giving the garden a mini makeover to celebrate. As explained in previous posts, we were due to have an extension, which is now not happening this year, and I had cleared out my courtyard garden in readiness. To avoid having a summer with… Read More »
An almighty catch-up
I am not sure where the last month has gone. I know I have been super-busy with work, and with re-writing my book (over two thirds of the way through now!). In the mean time, restrictions are easing and I have enjoyed visiting my sons and seeing some friends, although I need to emerge from… Read More »
Blossom Season
The blossom is out in the park opposite my house and I am so glad to see it. It’s been a cold spring so far, and I am finding these last weeks of lockdown are dragging, but a walk through the trees with their pink and white confetti petals always makes me feel better. My… Read More »