I'm holding onto summer for as long as possible and for me, that means until the autumn equinox, which takes place on 22nd September. One of the main reasons for refusal to accept autumn is because those dahlias that I have loving looked after, fed on a weekly basis, carefully planted, talked to and babied?… Continue reading The last summer hurrah before autumn
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Hello, September!
"Golden in the garden,Golden in the glen,Golden, golden, goldenSeptember's here again!Golden in the tree tops,Golden in the sky—Golden, golden, goldenSeptember's going by!" September, by Annette Wynne. I'm not quite sure how it's September already, I mean where has the time gone?? If you've read my previous post, you know that I go by the astronomical… Continue reading Hello, September!
The best tomatoes on toast
This is now my favourite way to eat tomatoes, I mean I'm salivating looking at these pictures and I've just finished eating them (yes, I licked the plate - there's no room for judgement here). I can barely call this a recipe, but as with everything you cook, feel free to put your own spin… Continue reading The best tomatoes on toast
August, the Sunday of Summer
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
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
Weekend walks
“Now shall I walk or shall I ride?'Ride,' Pleasure said;'Walk,' Joy replied.”― W.H. Davies I couldn't image a weekend going by without going out for a walk - whether it's rain, snow or shine, we're out and about, not least the fact that Bella would never forgive us! One of the many things we loved about… Continue reading Weekend walks
Five things Friday
It's a been a while since I've blogged about five things that made me smile this week, so here goes! And I won't talk too much about my still deactivated Instagram account that I'm fighting for - puurrrlllleeeeaaassse can I have it back, Instagram! Our Holiday I've not quite finished my blog posts on our… Continue reading Five things Friday
Sweetcorn fritters, crispy bacon and avocado recipe
I feel hungry and I've only just started typing! These sweetcorn fritters, with crispy bacon and avocado are definitely a weekend or day off breakfast / brunch dish, where you can turn up the music, dance around in your pyjamas and knock this together. It's really quite an easy recipe and when you've done it… Continue reading Sweetcorn fritters, crispy bacon and avocado recipe
Ahhh, my Instagram Account is down!
I'm absolutely gutted - Instagram have deactivated my @Ace1abi account. I'm trying very hard to get it back and am flummoxed as to why they have shut it down. I'm assuming it's a mistake and I'm really hoping that it will be reactivated soon. I know social media has a bad rap, but I love… Continue reading Ahhh, my Instagram Account is down!
Abi in the Garden 