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
Tag: country lifestyle
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
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
And just like that, it’s April
Normally, with the beginning of a new month I look forward to what it will bring and feel a little excited, usually followed by singing, "pinch, punch, first of the month!" and chasing a certain someone around the house. Today was not like that at all. Today, I woke up and all I felt was… Continue reading And just like that, it’s April
Spring has sprung
Sound the flute!Now it’s mute!Bird’s delight,Day and night,Nightingale,In the dale,Lark in sky,—Merrily,Merrily merrily, to welcome in the year… I just love this spring poem, by William Blake. In less than a week, we’ll be getting an hour’s less sleep as the clocks go forward, but in return we get longer, brighter days to enjoy the… Continue reading Spring has sprung
New Year, New You
What an utter load of bollocks. All of these resolutions to lose weight, dry January or to exercise more, whilst admirable, are not something that you need to wait for the new year for. It seems that these resolutions put pressure on us at an already dreary time of year, and did you know that… Continue reading New Year, New You
Abi in the Garden 