In a matter of days, August will be over. We've still got this lovely, long, sunny bank holiday weekend to enjoy, however, this is the last bank holiday until Christmas - yeah, I'll just let that sink in... I'm still in love with these summer days, and summer is still around for a few weeks… Continue reading August, the Sunday of Summer
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Oxheart restaurant, Long Compton
Whilst sat outside the new wine shop in Moreton-in-Marsh, we got chatting with another couple at the next table who told us about this fantastic restaurant in Long Compton, called Oxheart, which serves an incredible tasting menu that we should definitely try - we'd not heard of it, but definitely sounded right up our street.… Continue reading Oxheart restaurant, Long Compton
Elderflower Cordial Recipe
The short season of elderflower has begun and this year, I've actual picked some of the flowers from the tree in the garden to turn into cordial. The tree {which was cut back about a couple of years ago, quite drastically} has grown so much, it's actually grown over part of my veg patch! Elderflower… Continue reading Elderflower Cordial Recipe
A perfect winter walk
We all know that the perfect winter walk involves snow and luckily that is what we had! We’re rarely treated to such beauty, so when it arrives, it really is a big deal. The weather apps (all five of them), promised me snow starting in the early hours of the morning, which is why I… Continue reading A perfect winter walk
Our annual autumn visit to Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury
Organising our yearly trip to Westonbirt is not quite as straightforward as you might think, COVID aside. Luckily, during this second lockdown, Westonbirt Arboretum is open, so we can all enjoy this beautiful place and in a safe way. No, my issue isn’t around COVID, it’s when is the absolute best time to see the… Continue reading Our annual autumn visit to Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury
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
Five things that made me smile this week
The morning sunrise. Autumn and winter provide us with the best sunrises in my humble opinion - it's either wet, cold or both in the mornings. So whilst you're pulling on your wellies and wrapping up in plenty of layers, wishing you were still in bed, it will be worth the effort as you watch… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Autumn Festival at Daylesford
As I'm sat here looking through the doors as the rain beats against them, I can't believe how incredibly warm and sunny it was at the autumn festival at Daylesford only four days ago! The seasons really have changed in a blink of an eye. Yesterday officially marked the first day of autumn, as 23rd… Continue reading Autumn Festival at Daylesford
Five things that made me smile this week
Look at this face. How could she not make you smile? The mud on her nose is from investigating a mole hill - she is doing her very best to keep us safe from these terrifying creatures... Finally, finally, finally my tomatoes are starting to ripen! I'll be extremely lucky if half of them actually… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Hello autumn, I’ve been waiting for you (and an excuse to cook a blackberry loaf)
"No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face." John Done. The nights are drawing in, the sunsets are turning the sky on fire, the mornings are becoming crisp, blackberries are plump and ripe for picking, and the sloes are turning purple, ready for picking after the first… Continue reading Hello autumn, I’ve been waiting for you (and an excuse to cook a blackberry loaf)
Abi in the Garden 