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• Rescuing the Bees ... and Others

  

  I seem to be spending a lot of time recently rescuing little critters. This little bee was sat on the floor of the polytunnel with no energy so I nipped back... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• My Nutribullet

  

  I've been asked lots of questions recently about the Nutribullet so I thought I would dedicate today's post to it. I must point out categorically that this is... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• The Polytunnel in July

  

  is a rapidly filling up space, the top photo is next to my 'working area', the bit of the bench that holds all the trays, pots and other bits and pieces I use o... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• An Angel Died

  

  Angel died this weekend :-( She was looking sad and forlorn for a few days earlier in the week and then rallied a bit in the glorious sunshine we have been... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Even More Free Seeds ......

  

  My monthly subscription to Kitchen Garden arrived the other day and with it .... even more free seeds, another £7.18 worth to be exact. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• I Love It When .....

  

  .... my breakfast almost matches the accessories in the kitchen I felt yuk on Sunday night, it serves me right I ate some ice cream, there was only a bit left i... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Spinning Water Meter

  

  Yesterday the large water tank was lowered carefully into the huge hole by the fence and settled on it's bed of just delivered concrete. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Today I'm Hoiking Out the Cupboards

  

  The biscuit tin ...... ... is actually empty and I'm thinking of using it for the dried dog food. The dogs are on three different types of dried food at the... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• A New Mountain In North Wales

  

  A new mountain has appeared her on the old homestead. I guess it's not that tall but it sure takes some climbing. There's no rope to hold onto but you can follo... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Spiralizing

  

  I hoiked my new gadget out of the cupboard and had a go at spiralizing this week. It worked a treat and on a hot day ..... ... a plate full of cool spiralized... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Pickled Onions, Driveway Progress and Fattening Up the Pug

  

  I had to pull up all the onions, some yesterday and then the rest this morning. The bl**dy rabbits had eaten the stems right down to ground level on most of... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• A Blissful Nights Sleep and a Trip Down Memory Lane

  

  Last night I had the most blissful nights sleep. I washed all the bedding yesterday, the pillow protectors, mattress protector everything. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Fat Or Sugar

  

  Infographic borrowed from Mail Online/Food and Drink Fat or sugar the debate rages on, which is bad for you, which does the most harm, which one should we avoid. Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Building Work Goes On .... and On and On ....

  

  After a bit of a respite last week the building work is once again going on and on and on. Today and for a couple of days this week, it is the turn of the... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Like Two Peas in a Pod

  

  Most of the peas I've grown have been just normal sized and very delicious, and I have to admit that not many have made it into the house as they are a lovely... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Am I Looking Any Thinner Then ...... ?

  

  "Am I looking any thinner then? " Suky seems to be asking in this cute photo taken yesterday. She's been going to doggy 'Tubby Club' for the last six weeks,... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• My Three Tomtatoes

  

  The interruption to yesterdays blog writing was when the postman brought these to the door. My three Tomtato plants, ordered from Thompson and Morgan here.... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• My Favourite Magazine (or One of Them Anyway!!)

  

  If you find a magazine that you love it's always worth asking for a subscription to it for your birthday or Christmas, or if that fails simply pay for it... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Traditional Girl .... Or Gadget Girl

  

  Am I a traditional girl or gadget girl .... I was considering this earlier today. I was sat at the worktop drinking coffee this morning, I've done nothing but... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Cuttings, Days Out and Forgotten Tips

  

  I've been away from the old homestead for a couple of days and this mornings round of checking and watering in the house, the polytunnel and the pots around... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES