Autumn colour & crunch

Autumn colour & crunch

Autumn Colours & Crunch Chilly ankles are always my personal indicator that Autumn has arrived – and I usually have to be reminded a few times before I finally concede and put some socks o! With Autumn comes all the wonderful colours of outdoors – so many...
Simple pleasures ….

Simple pleasures ….

Simple pleasures …. Simple pleasures….. …..are often the best. Sunshine on your back, bubbles in your bath and garden flowers on your table! With so much of life being rather too complicated it’s nice to find ways to relax and take the pressure off – and cooking...
Finishing touches …

Finishing touches …

Finishing touches …. ….. are something I’m always thinking about! They are the best bits of anything I’m making, wearing or wanting to do! In my case – finishing touches can be a perfect cushion for my garden bench, fab earrings to make my chosen outfit...
Beetroot – love it or loath it?

Beetroot – love it or loath it?

Beetroot – love it or loath it? ….. beetroot is the ‘marmite’ of the root world. The texture, colour & taste seem to spark so many views every time I serve it! Both the leaves and ‘root’ have been enjoyed since Roman times and there’s even a suggestion that...
Fresh from the sea …

Fresh from the sea …

Fresh from the sea….side …. …. We’ve spent a few days down by the sea in North Cornwall. It’s an annual treat that all my family enjoy – and we spend it with my mother, sisters and families. Cousins together – as well as sisters united! My husband has a...