Project 52 2020 week 23 – trees
It’s week 23 of Project 52, week 11 of ‘lockdown’, although more things have been eased this week, with Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 back in schools where possible. The nephew has gone back as a year 6 and…
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
Cut cooking times with make ahead camping meals
(In theory) we’re nearly at camping season again (for the hardy amongst us), and I wanted to share how I make the first day’s food more efficient…and sometimes the second day’s as well. The answer is make ahead camping meals….
Super loaded bacon and potato savoury tart recipe
I love easy and fast meals, and usually keep some pastry in the fridge or freezer. Both savoury and sweet dishes. A savoury tart recipe is also good for moving into summer. They’re still a substantial meal but feel lighter,…
Project 52 2020 week 22 – in the sun
Week 22 of the year, and now lockdown is being eased slightly with some shops and places now open. Next week will see even more as well as some children going back to school. Sounds like school reckon about 80%…
It’s not just home schooling – what my 9 year old has learnt
Living on a farm has been great for us during lockdown. Ok, it’s a good location and great place to bring up a child, but sometimes it is a bit out of things. You’re not in the village, you have…
Wasgij Original 6 Blooming Marvellous puzzle solution
Another day, another Wasgij puzzle. This Wasgij Original 6 Blooming Marvellous puzzle was a second hand purchase and like the previous one I did, it was hard going. Most wasn’t too bad, but there was a lot of green that…
First time baking bread (failsafe version)
Years ago when we got married, we had a bread maker. One of the old fashioned styles which made a big hook hole in the bread. The OH wasn’t keen on the bread, so the breadmaker got siloed onto a…
3 week meal plan and keto options (week 7-9)
Lockdown is continuing and this week has been the first where I’ve got a bit ‘meh’ about cooking again. The OH moaned one day (which I knew he would), but given I’m the one cooking it’s my choice, unless he…
Tips to make everyday cooking of family meals more enjoyable
I don’t know what it’s like in your house, but everyday cooking of family meals isn’t the most fun to do. It feels like another chore to get done, it’s repetitive in that there’s no break from it, and trying…
Project 52 2020 week 21 – many me on Pivo
It’s been largely a lovely week again. This was week 9 of lockdown and week 10 of me working from home. It’s been hard this week working from home. Hard to get motivated, and hard to sort out work to…
Fabric painting with a t-shirt painting kit
I don’t think the excitement of getting items in the post (that aren’t bills or junk mail) ever wanes. N loves getting post, and he was excited when a mystery parcel turned up one morning. I hadn’t ordered anything for…