Organising our yearly trip to Westonbirt is not quite as straightforward as you might think, COVID aside. Luckily, during this second lockdown, Westonbirt Arboretum is open, so we can all enjoy this beautiful place and in a safe way. No, my issue isn’t around COVID, it’s when is the absolute best time to see the… Continue reading Our annual autumn visit to Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury
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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
Easy apple puffs recipe!
At this time of year, apples are in abundance, especially in our little village. You can barely pass a house without there being a crate outside the gate, with a sign saying, 'help yourselves!', and I just cannot resist. We're trying to slim down what we have in our utility and fridge, so we can… Continue reading Easy apple puffs recipe!
Five things that made me smile this week
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
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
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
Five things that made me smile this week
The morning sunrise. Autumn and winter provide us with the best sunrises in my humble opinion - it's either wet, cold or both in the mornings. So whilst you're pulling on your wellies and wrapping up in plenty of layers, wishing you were still in bed, it will be worth the effort as you watch… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Easy fruit cake recipe
I'm not much of a baker; I prefer cooking as it's less precise and I feel that I can be more adventurous, but with autumn comes a craving to fill the house with the warm smell of a cake baking in the oven, which I can later enjoy with a pot of tea. I love… Continue reading Easy fruit cake recipe
Abi in the Garden 