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!
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Five things that made me smile this week
I've not written one of these for a while so I think it’s a good time to start again! My CrewWhat would I do without these guys? My handsome one, our pooch and chickens are my world, quite literally now and that gives me great comfort. In these scary times, it has made me so… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Spring has sprung
Sound the flute!Now it’s mute!Bird’s delight,Day and night,Nightingale,In the dale,Lark in sky,—Merrily,Merrily merrily, to welcome in the year… I just love this spring poem, by William Blake. In less than a week, we’ll be getting an hour’s less sleep as the clocks go forward, but in return we get longer, brighter days to enjoy the… Continue reading Spring has sprung
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
Five things that made me smile this week
And in the blink of an eye, another week has gone and we're approaching the end of September! I'm not entirely sure how that happened... Grab yourself a cuppa (or a beer) and strap in, this is a long one. Surprise Trip to Cheltenham This week saw a surprise and impromptu visit to one of… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Weekend Adventures
What a glorious weekend we've just had! I thought after the August bank holiday, we wouldn't have such gorgeous weather, but I was quite happy to be proved wrong. Although it feels a bit chilly today, so perhaps time to light the wood burner? I woke up bright and early on Saturday morning, so I… Continue reading Weekend Adventures
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
Changes I’ve made to be more environmentally friendly
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
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!
Abi in the Garden 