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
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Blackberry & Apple Loaf recipe
Can you believe that blackberries are already ripe? Even Bella has been eating them! I love blackberries especially as they remind me of Autumn - Autumn really is one of my favourite seasons with the changing colour of the leaves on the trees, cosy nights and the excuse for big bowls of spaghetti bolognese with… Continue reading Blackberry & Apple Loaf recipe
Autumn Wreath Making
For the last three years I’ve been saying I’m going to make a Christmas wreath and for the last three years, I’ve ran out of time and bought one. This year I’m going to go crazy and make an autumn wreath AND a Christmas one (maybe...). I began by looking on Pinterest for some ideas… Continue reading Autumn Wreath Making
Hello autumn, I’ve been waiting for you (and an excuse to cook a blackberry loaf)
"No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face." John Done. The nights are drawing in, the sunsets are turning the sky on fire, the mornings are becoming crisp, blackberries are plump and ripe for picking, and the sloes are turning purple, ready for picking after the first… Continue reading Hello autumn, I’ve been waiting for you (and an excuse to cook a blackberry loaf)
A sloe weekend
How glorious have the sunrises been this week? We've had a few freak weather days with glorious hot weather and I know I shouldn't complain, but I just want the cool, autumnal weather and an excuse to put the fire on. Its been a busy few weeks, so it's nice to spend some time at… Continue reading A sloe weekend
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
Tea Loaf Recipe
Happy Monday all! Did you all have a fantastic weekend? Mine was pretty quiet but that was exactly what I needed. After an extremely restful sleep, I woke up with an urge to do a bit of baking! I'm more of a cook that a baker - I find it is easier to overcome errors… Continue reading Tea Loaf Recipe
Elderflower
I don't know if it's just me, but has anyone else been aimlessly walking past elderflower plants for years without realising what it was? I stumbled across this gorgeous, scented flower whilst walking Bella one morning and ever since then I've seen it everywhere! Elderflowers don't last very long and I was given some advice to pick… Continue reading Elderflower
Abi in the Garden 