NEWS

Apparently summer is coming back this weekend, although today seems to be rather up and down. One minute the sun's out and then the sky goes ominously dark. We were so spoilt with the weather in April and May and salads were constantly on the menu.  This simple crunchy Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw with it's delicious zingy White Balsamic Dressing is definitely on the menu for us this weekend - it will be great with the spatchcock chicken I bought from the butcher this morning - hopefully we can BBQ! RED CABBAGE AND APPLE SLAW WITH WHITE BALSAMIC DRESSING - SERVES 8 I...

Crikey it's hot! While the temperatures have been soaring this week we have managed to resist the temptation to head to the seaside, and instead have been doing lots of cooking – in reality Ben has done most of it - he has been a complete star! We thought we would share a couple of Summery recipes with you that you might enjoy. WATERMELON TOMATO RED ONION AND FETA SALAD - serves 6 as a side 1 watermelon (a smallish one will be plenty), ½ a red onion, handful of fresh mint, 1 punnet ripe cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta (approx. 100g) For the dressing  - 2 tbsp...

It's so easy in these strange times to even forget what day of the week it is. We worked out last night that it has been twelve weeks and one day since the children arrived home - it has been such a treat having them here with us, but I know it's not great for them in their twenties, and they are understandably craving their own space. Let's be honest, wouldn't everyone love a change of scene! Right now, although I am sitting writing this, I am so excited as everyone has gone to visit Granny, and I have got an evening on my own. It is...

Another Thursday, and at 8pm this evening we will be on our doorsteps clapping for our amazing NHS and carers who are so deserving. Through this time the rainbow has become so iconic so I thought I would share a photo of this gorgeous painted matchbox which is one of the ones my lovely mummy has made and sent to each member of our family to let us know she is thinking of us even though we are not able to be together. She has always been amazingly creative, and whilst in lockdown on her own one of the things that has occupied a lot of her time is painting....

A month has passed since my last newsletter and I so hope that you are all staying safe and well. Such strange times but amidst the uncertainty and the tragedies there are things to be grateful for, not least this amazing weather which Bert is certainly enjoying! One of the big positives is the many generous acts, big and small, that are happening across the country - communities rallying to support each other, all the people who have volunteered to help in whatever way they can, and the incredible amount of money that has been raised in so many different ways for our wonderful NHS -...