This is now my favourite way to eat tomatoes, I mean I'm salivating looking at these pictures and I've just finished eating them (yes, I licked the plate - there's no room for judgement here). I can barely call this a recipe, but as with everything you cook, feel free to put your own spin… Continue reading The best tomatoes on toast
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Elderflower Cordial Recipe
The short season of elderflower has begun and this year, I've actual picked some of the flowers from the tree in the garden to turn into cordial. The tree {which was cut back about a couple of years ago, quite drastically} has grown so much, it's actually grown over part of my veg patch! Elderflower… Continue reading Elderflower Cordial Recipe
My weekend adventures
I struggle to get through a weekend without taking way too many pictures! Whilst I can share some on Instagram, there are a load that don't make the cut, so I'm going to start posting them here. Saturday was forecast rain all day, but whilst having our first cuppa of the day, we noticed that… Continue reading My weekend adventures
A perfect winter walk
We all know that the perfect winter walk involves snow and luckily that is what we had! We’re rarely treated to such beauty, so when it arrives, it really is a big deal. The weather apps (all five of them), promised me snow starting in the early hours of the morning, which is why I… Continue reading A perfect winter walk
Weekend walks
“Now shall I walk or shall I ride?'Ride,' Pleasure said;'Walk,' Joy replied.”― W.H. Davies I couldn't image a weekend going by without going out for a walk - whether it's rain, snow or shine, we're out and about, not least the fact that Bella would never forgive us! One of the many things we loved about… Continue reading Weekend walks
Our annual autumn visit to Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury
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
Ahhh, my Instagram Account is down!
I'm absolutely gutted - Instagram have deactivated my @Ace1abi account. I'm trying very hard to get it back and am flummoxed as to why they have shut it down. I'm assuming it's a mistake and I'm really hoping that it will be reactivated soon. I know social media has a bad rap, but I love… Continue reading Ahhh, my Instagram Account is down!
The dreaded ‘C’ word…
Now, some of you might think it's too early to talk about this, but for me, there is no dread in the word, Christmas! I'm sure many of you are with me and are hopefully, already looking forward to the festive season. One person in particular, my lovely friend Emma, will be in total agreement.… Continue reading The dreaded ‘C’ word…
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!
Cotswold Lavender & a visit to the Ebrington Arms
Oh my goodness, its been a while since we've hopped into the car knowing that we can go exploring, and I really have missed doing this with my handsome one. We randomly took a Thursday off this week, so we could visit Cotswold lavender before they close on Sunday (26th July) to harvest the lavender… Continue reading Cotswold Lavender & a visit to the Ebrington Arms
Abi in the Garden 