We had a load of bricks left over from our build that had been stored behind the shed and I knew I wanted to create a little paved seating area. I did lots of research into patterns and how to set out the bricks – Pinterest was a great source of inspiration for this. Agreeing on […]
Feta & Orzo Salad
Fresh and summery, this salad is great made ahead of time for packed lunches, or served with a leafy salad for a relaxed weekend lunch in the sun. It’s also a perfect side accompaniment to a summer BBQ. The quantities listed serve two as a lunch, so you can increase or decrease amounts according to the number […]
Outdoor Dining Table Re-vamp
Six years ago, we invested in an outdoor dining table and chairs from Neptune – the table was solid teak with their iso-guard treatment on it, and the chairs were all-weather wicker. The chairs have really stood the test of time and other than a pressure wash in spring, they stay outside come rain or […]
No Bake Refrigerator Biscuit Cake
A quick and easy no-bake biscuit cake, which can be adapted to use what you have in the cupboard and include what you like or dislike most. It’s a great option for children to make (under supervision of course) as there’s no oven required. One of my earliest memories of food is of this refrigerator […]
Easter Table Setting
A little last minute…I know, however better late than never! I’ve kept my Easter table very natural this year as we all stay at home and cannot get out to the shops to buy Easter decorations. I raided my potting shed for cardboard seed pots and jute twine, my decor stash for white plastic eggs […]
April Jobs in the Garden
April heralds the start of Spring and the extra hours of daylight encourage the garden to come out of hibernation. April is the month that sees the most change in the garden and I’m always excited to see the daily change and new growth on a daily basis – at the start of the month, […]
Easter Crafts & Decor
With all the extra enforced time at home as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, I’ve been pottering about styling some of my easter decor and creating some new things. As my children have got older, I’ve felt less need to go crazy with the Easter decor and saccharine sweet colour palette. I always gravitate […]
Homemade Pizza Dough
In the recent most worrying times across the globe with the Covid-19 pandemic, I decided not to post anything as it didn’t quite feel right. The most important things in my life are my family and the health of my family and like most people, my instinct is to protect these at all costs. As […]
March Jobs in the Garden
March marks the start of the active gardening season and the lengthening amount of daylight is equalled by a lengthening to do list! March can be a month of contrasts with warm spring days, and the threat of frost and snow. The weather does not stop the inevitable march of the spring bulbs as they […]
Caramelised Pineapple & Pecan Pancakes
Where do I start? I love pancakes and not just on Shrove Tuesday. Mostly just with lemon and sugar, but when I’m looking for something a bit special, this is my go-to. The sweet and sticky caramel sauce contrasts with the fruitiness of the pineapple and the crunch of pecan nuts – it is perfect […]