This truly is 'adulting' at its finest. 'Waxing your Barbour jacket' actually sounds quite wanky, but if you have a Barbour wax jacket, then you're going to want to look after it. I've had mine for about five or six years, and every year when I wax it, it looks amazing and it really helps… Continue reading Waxing your Barbour Jacket
Elderberry Jam Recipe
T'is the time of year to pick those gorgeous, dark fruits and transform them into something even more tasty. You'll probably know this, but elderberries are what happens when you don't pick the elderflowers to make cordial (or gin). They're slightly tart, little berries of joy - I absolutely love them but this is the… Continue reading Elderberry Jam Recipe
Five Things Friday
Hello Friday, you little beauty you. This week has felt incredibly long, so I'm exceptionally pleased Friday has arrived. Aretha Franklin I still can't believe Aretha Franklin has passed away. I grew up with her music; her songs are in some of my favourite films (My Best Friend's Wedding being one of them), her music… Continue reading Five Things Friday
Homemade Rhubarb & Ginger Jam
Jam with rhubarb and ginger, I mean, what's not to like? Unless you don't like either of these ingredients, in which case you'd better not read any further. However, it only take two changes to amend this recipe to make rhubarb and orange jam, which I'll include at the end.* I love jam but I… Continue reading Homemade Rhubarb & Ginger Jam
A weekend up North
The Handsome One is a northern (and has the best accent), so last weekend we went up North to visit the family as there were two very special birthdays happening; his Mum's and nephew's. After a four hour drive, with a loo break for me and Bella, we arrived at Saltburn-by-the-Sea on a sunny Saturday… Continue reading A weekend up North
Five Things Friday
Hello Friday, you gorgeous thing you. As I look out the window, it's raining and what a welcome sight that is. It was actually the first time in ages that I walked Bella and needed my Barbour for the entire walk, as it was 11 degrees! Cooking Our neighbours grow rhubarb and they literally have… Continue reading Five Things Friday
Satay Recipe – Abi Style
Spicy, nutty, tangy and tasty - what's not to love? Is it weird that I'm not a massive fan of peanut butter on its own? I love peanuts and I love butter, but I find peanut butter on its own to be a bit tacky and dense - it gets stuck to the roof of… Continue reading Satay Recipe – Abi Style
Why everyone needs a Lazy Sunday
Last Sunday I was incredibly lazy, and I'm not even slightly exaggerating. The Handsome One had to go away for work last weekend, so I woke up early with him and cooked him breakfast. Then Bella and I waved him off into the pouring rain and we went straight up the stairs and back into… Continue reading Why everyone needs a Lazy Sunday
Avocado Sauce
I know the avocado train has been well and truly exhausted, but as a massive avocado fan myself I had never tried avocado sauce before and I realised I was missing out! This is the easiest sauce to make and perfect accompaniment for a variety of dishes such as pasta, salads, potatoes, rice, literally anything.… Continue reading Avocado Sauce
Chickpea Curry
I know it's a wet, grey and day, but I'm absolutely loving it. Unfortunately the Handsome One had to work today, so I've had the most incredibly lazy Sunday with Bella. As you can see, she's not really enjoyed it... Seeing as the temperature has dropped, I don't really fancy anything cold like salad but… Continue reading Chickpea Curry
Abi in the Garden 