Angela

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• Tresco Abbey Gardens - Isles of Scilly

  

  On a rather windy but sunny day my sister and I set out early for a boat to Tresco, but not so early we did not have time for a cooked breakfast. We are on... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Meet My New Lawn Mower

  

  After 14 years loyal and reliable service I had to say goodbye to my old petrol lawn mower. I say all this but I had only used it a few times in all the years... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Craft Mementos from Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

  

  I thought I might share with you some of my holiday souvenirs. There were no extravagant purchases, more a case of hand crafted mementos. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• An Update on My Reading Challenge

  I have made steady progress on my new years reading challenge. I have read a total of six books, of quite different genres. Although, I have not read as much... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetable Planting Plan for the Year Ahead

  

  It is all go in the garden, the vegetable raised beds are becoming occupied with growing seedlings. You need to do a little planning ahead of time to ensure... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Next Stop St Mary's the Isles of Scilly

  

  Having had a wonderful holiday in Cornwall it was time to move onto the Isles of Scilly. Located 28 miles off the Cornish coast, it took around 25 minutes to fl... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cornwall Adventures - Discovering the Lost Gardens of Heligan

  

  So many gardens to visit and so little time, this was the dilemma I faced on my holiday to Cornwall. Such a large choice of historic houses, ruins and gardens t... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kenwood k-Mix My Favourite Kitchen Gadget

  

  I am sharing with you one of my favourite kitchen gadgets - my Kenwood k-Mix Fire Cracker. For years I made my cakes by hand or using a small electric hand... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Garden School - an Online Gardening Course Review

  

  For the past month I have been taking part in an online gardening course at My Garden School. Every one I have mentioned this too has exclaimed, 'how can you... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Recipe for Chocolate Fairy Cakes to Create Mini Black Forest Inspired Cakes

  

  This simple recipe for Chocolate Cakes, or Fairy Cakes as I like to refer to them, for me is another baking essential. Once you have mastered this recipe you ca... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Making Your Own Ear Bud Ear Phones Pouch

  

  I discover many an inspiration for a sewing project on Pinterest, and my Pinterest Craft Board is full of ideas which I hope some day to find the time to make. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How to Sow Cornflower Seeds

  

  Cornflowers are one of the easiest flowers to grow, I been growing them for the last seven years. I originally bought a single packet of Dwarf Cornflower seeds... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blog Every Day in May

  

  I have been pretty focused on my blogging of late and have decided to take up the challenge of posting a blog post every day in May. I was enthused after readin... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Parterre - a Revisit to Hanbury Hall National Trust Property

  

  Travelling the long car jorney back from my holiday to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly required a number pit stops. Having visited the National trust property... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cornwall - a Day Out to The Eden Project

  

  A holiday to Cornwall would not be complete without a visit to The Eden Project. Tickets for Eden were included as part of the hotel garden break I had booked,... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• What Type of Soil Does My Garden Have?

  

  You would think as a keen gardener I would know what type of soil I have in my garden. I should, but I don't. I know if I am growing specific plants in a pot... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Holiday to Cornwall - Poldark Country

  I have heard many people tell me how wonderful Cornwall and for the first time ever I visited it earlier this month with my sister. It involved driving through... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Is This the Best National Trust Secondhand Book Shop in the UK?

  

  I love an opportunity to browse the bookshelves of a secondhand bookshop. Discovering that longed for out of print book from your reading list. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Can You Identify This Plant - is This Lily of the Valley?

  

  I have some plants that I am unable to identify. They have been growing in the garden for a few years now, and for the life of me I can not remember if they wer... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Keep Calm and Have a Cup of Tea - My Wall Stickers Review

  

  There have been many changes to my kitchen and dinning area over the last eight months. From replacing the kitchen wall tiles to changing all of the furniture. Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES