For years I've been conscious about the decisions I've made and impact they have on the environment, namely buying meat, and in recent years I've become more aware of all of my shopping habits. Animal welfare is of huge importance to me and I applaud anyone who leads a vegan lifestyle, but that isn't a… Continue reading Changes I’ve made to be more environmentally friendly
Tag: country lifestyle
Five things that made me smile this week
The Wild Rabbit in Kingham is one of my favourite pubs to visit in the Cotswolds. It's not far from home, has multiple open fires, comfy chairs and is absolutely picturesque in wisteria season - perfect pub to spend a lazy weekend afternoon with the papers. Oh and did I mention that they do a… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Hello, December!
Happy 1st December to each and everyone! In my opinion, the best month of the year has arrived where we can buy our Christmas trees, decorate our homes, bake to our hearts content, spend time with the people we love, spoil them, enjoy lovely food and pretend that we're professional cocktail makers! Which in my… Continue reading Hello, December!
Is it to early to be excited by Christmas?
That was a rhetorical question because of course it isn't! Don't worry, this picture is from last Christmas... We're getting our tree next weekend, not that the Handsome One knows that yet.. So you may have guessed that the HO isn't *quite* on-board with early festivities, so I've been trying to get him in the… Continue reading Is it to early to be excited by Christmas?
Five Things Friday
TV What is going on at the moment? There is so much brilliant TV to watch! Namely, The Bodyguard, I mean come on, it's the best BBC drama after Versailles, which I absolutely loved. Then The Great British Bake Off has started along with, drum-roll please... Strictly Come Dancing! Who else has googled 'Dance Lessons' since… Continue reading Five Things Friday
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
Five Things Friday
Glad to see this day again - recently realised that the last time I had more than a day off was when I had laryngitis a couple of months back and was signed off work for a week. No my ideal type of holiday, so looking forward to a couple of weeks off at the… Continue reading Five Things Friday
Homemade Pizza Dough for Two Bases
I love pizza. I love everything about it. The thin crispy base, the cheesy, ozzy toppings, the smell, the chewy centre and the crisp edges - what's not to love? Since I met the Handsome One we have been making our own pizza bases, but most recipes are for at least half a dozen bases… Continue reading Homemade Pizza Dough for Two Bases
Homemade Rhubarb Vodka
You can probably sense a bit of a rhubarb theme at the moment... The neighbours have a crown of rhubarb that is such a prolific grower and they are constantly telling us to help ourselves, so we wouldn't be very good neighbours if we didn't. A few weeks we made rhubarb & ginger jam (and the… Continue reading Homemade Rhubarb Vodka
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!
Abi in the Garden 