How glorious have the sunrises been this week? We've had a few freak weather days with glorious hot weather and I know I shouldn't complain, but I just want the cool, autumnal weather and an excuse to put the fire on. Its been a busy few weeks, so it's nice to spend some time at… Continue reading A sloe weekend
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Life-Changing, No-Knead Bread
Yes, it is life-changing. Well as long as you don't have a wheat allergy and as long as you eat bread, but who doesn't eat bread? I buy a loaf of bread most weeks and I love a multi-seeded or granary loaf but nothing beats a crunchy-topped white loaf or a sourdough with salted butter.… Continue reading Life-Changing, No-Knead Bread
Hello Autumn!
Today on 1st September marks the start of Autumn. Whooo! It's no secret that Autumn is one of my favourite months and this time last year, I wrote about 20 things that I love about Autumn. So this year I'm going to celebrate this day with a beautiful poem written by John Clare called 'Pleasant… Continue reading Hello Autumn!
Pickled Onions – Two Ways
I love pickled onions, they are one of the best condiments and homemade ones are the absolute best. When the Handsome One and I moved in together in July 2017, I started pretty much straight away started planning Christmas and making pickled onions, along with chutney, jam and mincemeat was high up on the to-do… Continue reading Pickled Onions – Two Ways
Waxing your Barbour Jacket
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
Why I Love the Country Life
Having lived in our house for just over a year, I'm so happy to be back in the countryside. Don't get me wrong, I adored living in Cheltenham - it was such a great place to live with amazing parks, brilliant bars, and generally just a beautiful place. I spent so much time in Pittville park… Continue reading Why I Love the Country Life
Five Things Friday
Happy Friday! I'm envious of everyone going on their holidays at the moment - I'd be happy with a stay-cation but with work being the way it is, I'll just have to make the most of my weekends and be grateful that the roads are less busy. Here are five things that have put a… Continue reading Five Things Friday
My Garden in July
Can you believe that this time next week it's going to be AUGUST? Time is absolutely flying by this year - on my way into work the other morning, I actually starting thinking about Christmas presents... The Handsome One has repeatedly told me how much he is looking forward to Autumn and I have to… Continue reading My Garden in July
Abi in the Garden 