Summer means warm weather (assuming nicer summer weather rather than rainy British weather) and warm weather means being outdoors more. Given the chance we’d eat a lot more meals outdoors but for the high number of flies in our garden…
If you’re after a quick refreshing dessert, then this tangy lemon and raspberry fool could be what you need. I’m a big fan of quick and easy puddings especially after slaving over a main course. With this lemon and raspberry…
Living in the middle of a country it’s not often we get to the seaside, so whenever we go away I always try and make sure we book somewhere near enough to visit a beach at least once. A trip…
When you live in the countryside there’s some traditions that you just have to join in with. Not all villages have them and I’m sure there are regional differences but if you want to be part of the community there’s…
The last time we went to Stanwick Lakes we really enjoyed it and N made the most of the water play area. This return visit was more spontaneous with my planned trip to Stowe for their Panasonic roadshow to test…
Summer holidays are a bit of a mish mash for us, what with work and harvest. The OH never informs me in advance of his plans so knowing when he can have N with him at work and when I…
I really don’t deal with heat well. It’s obviously a family thing because our mum hated the hot weather (despite or maybe because of living in various hot countries as a child) and my brother despite tanning really easily, isn’t…
We’re nearly into official summer season but with the weather in the UK last week, it’s felt like we’ve had a bit of summer already. Summer isn’t my favourite season, it’s hot and sweaty, too many layers need to come…
Despite us only having weekends to really do many activities, I feel like we managed to cram in a lot over the holidays. Sometimes free is best, and perfectly suitable for young children. N loves going to the park, and…
*Ad – sponsored post Apart from being ill at the 2 guide camps I went to as a child, I’ve always been keen on camping. But my camping experiences have never been with family. It’s either been with the guides,…
I’m a big chicken fan (the men of the house less so, and it has to be chicken breast), not only because it’s pretty healthy but also because it’s so versatile, and quick to cook. It’s now approaching barbecue season…