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
Tag: country living
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
Five things Friday
Happy Friday you gorgeous bunch! Not only is it Friday, but it's Bank Holiday weekend! We will overlook the fact that this is the last bank holiday of 2018 until Christmas... When I looked out of the window this morning, all down the side of the field, the hedgerow is full of berries! Literally feel… Continue reading Five things Friday
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 everyone needs a Lazy Sunday
Last Sunday I was incredibly lazy, and I'm not even slightly exaggerating. The Handsome One had to go away for work last weekend, so I woke up early with him and cooked him breakfast. Then Bella and I waved him off into the pouring rain and we went straight up the stairs and back into… Continue reading Why everyone needs a Lazy Sunday
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 