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…WWEllllll

Well I did not keep my promise at all…

Sorry.

This strange “new normal” that we are living in is a whole new world.  I know I am not the first to feel this or think this.  I hope you are all doing okay out there.

I have been reading the Final Fantasynovels and can recommend these as a world to disappear into if you think that would be helpful to you.  The characters are interesting and…

What strange times we’re living though

Ahh… You don’t need me to tell you this.

But it has been a year since I wrote, I know! Where did all the time go?  Strange how fast a spin around the sun can be.

What have we been doing, well traveling (I will dig out photos and give you some blogs of what we have done whilst we have been apart), learning new skills, buying a house (what! Yes I know, how grown up of us) and eating as well as…

#Dartmoor fun #staycation

A little dark, but I really do love Sherlock Holmes, so here is a little quote featuring Dartmoor and Arthur Conan Doyle.

  “Yes, the setting (Dartmoor) is a worthy one. If the devil did desire to have a hand in the affairs of men.Sherlock Holmes” Arthur Conan Doyle

we love the #beach

We’re off to the beach, the sun is shining and we’re on holiday so why not! We are lucky enough to visit three beaches on our visit to Cornwall, all of them were dog friendly so here they go.

  Sandymouth Beach

Probably our favourite beach of the three.  This beach is part of the National Trust, so if you are a member parking is free.  You make your way along the path and then down some stairs…

We’re off to the beach, the sun is shining and we’re on holiday so why not! We are lucky enough to visit three beaches on our visit to Cornwall, all of them were dog friendly so here they go.

  Sandymouth Beach

Probably our favourite beach of the three.  This beach is part of the National Trust, so if you are a member parking is free.  You make your way along the path and then down some stairs…

walking the moors and eating at pubs. #bankholiday #staycation

It’s time for another staycation to make the most of the bank holidays, so we are off to Devon and Cornwall for a dog friendly adventure.

Heading off early we bypass Stone Henge but this is a great opportunity if you have not seen it yet to tick it of  your list.  We do however divert and drive through the Blackdown Hills, this area is a designated area of outstanding national beauty (AONB). …

A little dark, but I really do love Sherlock Holmes, so here is a little quote featuring Dartmoor and Arthur Conan Doyle.

  “Yes, the setting (Dartmoor) is a worthy one. If the devil did desire to have a hand in the affairs of men.Sherlock Holmes” Arthur Conan Doyle

Staycation – Devon and Cornwall

It’s time for another staycation to make the most of the bank holidays, so we are off to Devon and Cornwall for a dog friendly adventure.

Heading off early we bypass Stone Henge but this is a great opportunity if you have not seen it yet to tick it of  your list.  We do however divert and drive through the Blackdown Hills, this area is a designated area of outstanding national beauty (AONB). …

What to eat in Paris. #paris #food #eat

What to eat in Paris??  There are so many options, but this is our top three;

  Moules (with frites)

Yum! White wine, onions, mussel and chips, favourite!

  2. Confit duck leg

Ohhhhhh, yes, yes, a thousand times yes!  All of the yummmmm

    3. Onion Soup

The rich deliciousness topped with cheese and bread! What more could you ask for!

Fancy some easy cupcakes on the weekend. #Cupcakes #bake #backing

It’s the beginning of the week and Mondays are…sometimes not fun.  We’re brightening up the evening with easy cupcakes!

These are my own constructions, I hope you enjoy.

  Ingredients

50g Unsalted Butter 100g Sugar 100g Frozen Raspberries (I’m sure you can use fresh, frozen ones are cheaper) 130g Self Raising Flour 2tbs Milk

  Method

Microwave the raspberries for 30 seconds or so until defrosted,…

It’s the beginning of the week and Mondays are…sometimes not fun.  We’re brightening up the evening with easy cupcakes!

These are my own constructions, I hope you enjoy.

  Ingredients

50g Unsalted Butter 100g Sugar 100g Frozen Raspberries (I’m sure you can use fresh, frozen ones are cheaper) 130g Self Raising Flour 2tbs Milk

  Method

Microwave the raspberries for 30 seconds or so until defrosted,…

#chutney #ohyeah enjoy our fast and easy recipe

As promised, our chutney recipe!  I amalgamated 3-4 different recipes to adapt to what I had in the cupboard.

Chutney Recipe

Roughly Chopped Apples

Ingredients 700gm Apples chopped and peeled 4 Onions roughly chopped 4 Tomatoes roughly chopped 300ml White wine vinegar 300gm White sugar 1 tbs salt 1 tbs Mustard seeds 2 tbs chilli flakes 3cm of ginger finely chopped

Method In a large pot, combine…

Fancy making something yum and easy to be enjoyed the whole year round. Great for gifts and for home. #chutney #homemade #makeit #yum

As promised, our chutney recipe!  I amalgamated 3-4 different recipes to adapt to what I had in the cupboard.

Chutney Recipe

Roughly Chopped Apples

Ingredients 700gm Apples chopped and peeled 4 Onions roughly chopped 4 Tomatoes roughly chopped 300ml White wine vinegar 300gm White sugar 1 tbs salt 1 tbs Mustard seeds 2 tbs chilli flakes 3cm of ginger finely chopped

Method In a large pot, combine…

As promised, our chutney recipe!  I amalgamated 3-4 different recipes to adapt to what I had in the cupboard.

Chutney Recipe

Roughly Chopped Apples

Ingredients 700gm Apples chopped and peeled 4 Onions roughly chopped 4 Tomatoes roughly chopped 300ml White wine vinegar 300gm White sugar 1 tbs salt 1 tbs Mustard seeds 2 tbs chilli flakes 3cm of ginger finely chopped

Method In a large pot, combine…