Boy Three decided he would build a beach in the garden complete with sand, stones and driftwood. Posted with Blogsy
198/365 Emergency walnut to the rescue
I was on the doorstep with my keys in one hand and a list of things to do in the other when I knew exactly what I needed. A nut. A walnut. Right now. So I unlocked the door and hurried to the baking supplies cupboard. Moments later, having scattered prunes, ground almonds and various lurid sprinkles, I found […]
197/365 fast and spicy – it’s time for the 5:2 diet
It started with Rick Stein. First his fish and chips in Falmouth – very proficient although the Panther argued the tartar sauce was too mustardy. Then the evenings in the cottage all smiley and sunburnt watching Rick cooking his way round India. The Panther was inspired. Today he bought himself a spice grinder and […]
196/365 what do you do with the school stuff?
195/365 It’s good to be home…
Ah. Once you’ve established that your fears that your house will be a smouldering shell are unfounded and you’ve found the key, there’s nothing like opening your own front door after a week or two away. Or in our case, stepping over the solidified milk – dairy delivery people, prepare yourselves, we’ll be having words […]