The snow hung around last weekend and we went for a long and lovely walk just a few miles away. It was new to us, and the wintry landscape looked very dramatic. We walked along part of a footpath known as the Rutland Round, starting at the village of Pickworth, circling through a quarry into… Read More »
lockdown baking
Snowfall and kitchen table projects
Snow fell, very prettily, and it was a novelty for everyone. The park opposite my house filled with children, sledges and relieved-looking parents, the trees dipped under the weight of a heavy fall (for our area of the country) and cars became stuck on the gentle hill outside our house. The snowfall has stayed with… Read More »
Apple pancakes and other comforting thoughts
Last week I posted a photo of this oven pancake on my Instagram feed and I’ve had quite a few messages asking for the recipe. I would say that this is perfect winter comfort food. It is sweet (but not too sweet and you could reduce the sugar content if you prefer), soft and eggy… Read More »