People constantly ask me for ideas of what they can do in and around the Cotswolds, so I'm going to start writing about all of the wonderful places we visit, starting with Whichford Pottery. We woke up on Sunday morning, the sun was shining, so we hopped out of bed and took Bella for walk… Continue reading Visiting Whichford Pottery
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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)
Change
This is a word that some of us embrace and some of us fear. I'd like to think I fall somewhere in between, but I'm not so sure. I enjoy the idea of change as it can lead to something new and exiting, but I love routine and knowing what I need to do and… Continue reading Change
Another Bank Holiday Weekend!
I have to say, I'm hugely enjoying bank holiday season! No alarms, (mostly) sunny weather, adventures, the luxury of having endless pots of tea, reading the paper from cover to cover and having that extra glass of wine on a Sunday - just perfect. This weekend it's my Mum's birthday and I'm having Friday off… Continue reading Another Bank Holiday Weekend!
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
My new toy – Nikon D5100
"A picture is worth ten thousand words", Fred R Barnard, 1927. I genuinely love taking pictures; it's a snapshot of a moment that when you look back in a weeks', a months' a years time, you're transported back to that same moment of when the shot was taken. I currently only use my battered iPhone… Continue reading My new toy – Nikon D5100
Spring Days
Oh Spring, you do spoil us with your beautiful blossom, incredible sunrises, longer days, daffodils at every turn, but you do not let us forget that the weather can turn on a whim. Did anyone else get snow yesterday? On Monday we sat out in the garden, enjoyed a glass of wine, whilst shouting at… Continue reading Spring Days
A weekend up North
The Handsome One is a northern (and has the best accent), so last weekend we went up North to visit the family as there were two very special birthdays happening; his Mum's and nephew's. After a four hour drive, with a loo break for me and Bella, we arrived at Saltburn-by-the-Sea on a sunny Saturday… Continue reading A weekend up North
Five Things Friday
Hello Friday, you gorgeous thing you. As I look out the window, it's raining and what a welcome sight that is. It was actually the first time in ages that I walked Bella and needed my Barbour for the entire walk, as it was 11 degrees! Cooking Our neighbours grow rhubarb and they literally have… Continue reading Five Things Friday
Avocado Sauce
I know the avocado train has been well and truly exhausted, but as a massive avocado fan myself I had never tried avocado sauce before and I realised I was missing out! This is the easiest sauce to make and perfect accompaniment for a variety of dishes such as pasta, salads, potatoes, rice, literally anything.… Continue reading Avocado Sauce
Abi in the Garden 