I wasn't sure whether I should write something or not, worrying about how it might be interpreted, worried about inadvertently upsetting people, but fuck it. I want to see change and if I keep quiet, how can that help change anything? Racism is a hard thing to talk about and because we don't really talk… Continue reading Let’s talk about racism
Author: Abi in the Garden
Our life in the country, where we’re renovating our home that we share with our crazy bantams, beautiful rescue dog and the cheekiest of neighbours.
My favourite chicken kebab recipe
I've been craving a kebab for a few weeks now, the want has intensified with seeing people on Instagram getting takeaways and then my parents also rubbing in that they can get a kebab delivered. At the moment, we have no such luck - it seems in the North Cotswolds, deliveries are still out of… Continue reading My favourite chicken kebab recipe
Five things that made me smile this week
Our new neighboursEvery year, we get some new additions on the other side of the fence and luckily this year is no different. It was quite an ordeal for the horses who are known for their dramatics, but within 15 minutes the sheep, lambs and horses were chomping away, living the dream. If you follow… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Roasted vegetable stew
I really tried to think of a better name for this dish as it doesn't sound particularly great and that's the infuriating part because it tastes so good! Yes, essentially it's roasted vegetables in a tomato sauce but oh my goodness, it's so comforting, filling and tasty that you'll want to go back for seconds.… Continue reading Roasted vegetable stew
It’s National Vegetarian Week and I’m in!
As I was tucking into my lunch of leftover chicken (free range of course), from Sunday lunch, I saw as I was scrolling through Instagram, that it was national vegetarian week. Oops. I think from that first sentence, it’s clear to see that I’m not a vegetarian, but I’m very conscious about the meat I… Continue reading It’s National Vegetarian Week and I’m in!
A little escape
Yesterday, we had to leave our immediate vicinity to take Bella to the vets and whilst it felt strange, it was like embarking on an adventure, which I have to say was quite exciting! Until then, we've not been more than a few miles away from home, only to go to the butchers, greengrocer, supermarket… Continue reading A little escape
Raiding my cupboards – the bean edition
I wrote the other day about the fact that we're now in the fifth month of the year (how??) and that I've been more creative in using up items in my cupboard, so I thought I'd share some of my ideas that you might find useful, starting with the bean edition. Our cupboard is full… Continue reading Raiding my cupboards – the bean edition
Hello there, May!
I'm writing this as we're almost a week into May, which I cannot quite believe - doesn't it feels like time is whizzing by as we're all stood still? I have to say though, I'm always happy to standstill when I'm in a bluebell wood. This week we'll hear more from the government about changes… Continue reading Hello there, May!
Five things Friday
Happy Friday everyone! Gardening Being in the garden has been so nice and I definitely appreciate very much the space that we have, especially being able to eat supper outside - it just feels like such a treat! I've sowing seeds like there's no tomorrow, had two bare root roses delivered from David Austin, just… Continue reading Five things Friday
My holiday
I've just had a week off, so popped over to Greece, swam everyday, ate freshly grilled fish from the sea washed down with buckets of local wine and slept under the stars - then I woke up. Instead, I had the four days off after Easter, which I of course, spent at home and in… Continue reading My holiday
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