Rhubarb Cordial

Fresh from my garden
Pink goodness
Topped with ice and fizzy water
Pretty straw a must

Recipe here - http://blog.theenduringgardener.com/rhubarb-cordial/

Welcome Toby

Easing my parents aching hearts, after the loss of their much loved dog, Heidi.
Toby, full of life, fun, bouncy and just, so adorable.
He fits right in.

Us

6 months, into a now 21 year old relationship
N at 26 was still being asked for ID
I was feeling (and still do) like the cat that got all the cream
We, have flown high on love, welcoming our babies, creating our World, living, sharing and learning together
We, have known the depths of darkness, loss, illness, worry and despair
We have clung to each other, counted our blessings, L, K, E and O, and survived
I love this man, I love our children, our family
I am richly blessed

Behind those dark clouds is always sunshine.

Fresh from the Coop

Egg production, was slow over the winter, two chickens and only one, gifting us an egg every now and then.
When, we got down to just one lonesome chicken, Yoko, the ex bat girls arrived, things started to liven back up.
Little hands could manage one egg certainly,and even sometimes juggle two,still managing to open and close gates and doors but three eggs a day, proved to be the breaking point, literally !
The excitement of doing his little job, complete with smiles of wonder over each and every egg, "feel it Mama, it's still warm" to laughter at cheekily catching sight of the egg coming out of the Tulip's bottom, changed to tears and much foot stamping as another egg hit the deck, much to the dogs delight.
A solution was quick to be found, a house full of baskets proved its worth, I enjoyed reminded my husband, how useful I told him they'd be.
My boy, with eggs in his basket and a big beaming smile on his face.

In the Yurt - at Booths

 

It, would be very fair to say, we ate well, while yurting.

Remembering, we were Mamas getting some R&R, things were kept, well, easy, bags of salad provided the green, delicious homemade pork pie the protein and carbs, there was Italian bread, olives, quiche, humous, of course, always homous and well, plenty of biscuits, cake, crisps, wine, cider and sloe gin !

 

 

And then, came a trip to Booths, oldest bookshop in Hay-on-Wye and provider of the Best. Ever. Chips, seriously.

Chip rustling, was a big problem due to those poor souls, who had not added them to their order, although, after one stolen mouthful, this was quickly rectified.





 

Chai Latte to round a truly scrumptious meal off.

 

 

 





In the Yurt - WonderWool

Planned, plotted and dreamt about through the long, cold winter, finally it was time.

Pick ups started at 7am, took us to airports and train stations.

A boot full of backpacks, wellies, food & drink, yarn and oh yes, some clothes.

8 friends, 2 yurts, a yarn festival to visit and a long weekend ahead of us.

A true, slice of heaven.

 



 

 

Our home, our beauty, Skylark, colourful, yurt of comfort and cosiness.

Owned by Kate and Dominic of www.kitehillyurts.co.uk  set in the most stunning of surroundings, we were welcomed and cared for like Goddesses.



 Knitting was surely made for candle lit, evenings round the wood stove.

Skills shared, a brand, new knitter was created.

All things fibre, WonderWool was happening not 8 miles from us, part of our itinerary.
Yarn, sheep, felting, spinning wheels, dye pots, the very best of hand knits on display, people watching was a must.
We met with more friends, who had wonderful news to share, we ate the yummiest of handmade scotch eggs and the naughtiest of cakes.
We spent, happily.
Inspired and complete we headed back to our sanctuary.

A Bakewell Day

We've been notching up some interesting places on the map over the last few weeks, business trips for N to Singapore, Azerbaijan and Aberdeen and fun visits to Cumbria, Bury and Wales for me.
My whirlwind tour,began with a day in beautiful,Bakewell with my buddy Teresa.
A day of pork pie and piccalilli making at Hartingtons School of Food.
Set in part of an old mill with views over the river, light, bright and airy.
Yummy lunch, pork pie success and Bakewell Tart purchased for later with cups of tea.
Great day.