Monthly Archives: July 2016

We have a real oven!

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

I had convinced myself I wouldn’t fall into the trap of starting to use the kitchen until it was completely finished. Who was I kidding? With plumber son still away on his honeymoon, we won’t be able to have the … Continue reading →

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Making a dough proofer and more red lentil soup.

Posted on July 24, 2016 by

I have really struggled posting since we returned from our trip. This has resulted, I think,  from a combination of a few things. It is so flipping cold, wet and miserable here we just haven’t been doing a lot of work, … Continue reading →

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A couple of favourite winter things.

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

There are two things I love to do in winter, eat soup and to listen to live music at our friends shed when they hold a home concert. The soup is easy, almost anything can be thrown together to create … Continue reading →

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Making do in the kitchen! Hot air balloon flight-Tick!

Posted on July 10, 2016 by

I have not been that motivated to do much since we returned from our holiday in the balmy summer warmth of the Mediterranean. I’d never understood why people head to warmer parts over winter, but I can now see why. … Continue reading →

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Tastes of Turkey

Posted on July 3, 2016 by

One of the things I enjoy most about travelling is the exposure you get to seeing how different cultures eat, cook and celebrate the special events in their lives. The food in both Greece & Turkey was wonderful, healthy, fresh, … Continue reading →

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