The weather up here has been pretty good this week. On Monday we took Nell to the vet in Kirkwall to organise her passport. We made the long day of it and treated ourselves to an outing. Nell was very well-behaved, though a little stressed by her trip, so we took her straight from the …
Category archives: Cooking
Greens are good
Knitting has not progressed quite as well as hoped but I’m not minded to complain as we had a lovely Sunday afternoon out on the beach instead. I did make it well up the armholes and have carried on today, enjoying myself thoroughly with the Fauré Requiem and Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate. Just blissful. How lucky we are …
Down Time
We were talking about perhaps buying a single ring Induction Hob for the RV. It would supplement our cooking facilities and indeed stand alone when we are on a hook-up, thereby saving LPG and reducing the need to wander off in search of a refill. After all, the electricity is paid for with the pitch, …
30 Days Wild: Day 2
Summary Did I mention that Summer is late in arriving this year? It feels so very cold this morning – the apparent temperature at midday was less than one degree Celsius – and it is raining too. Today’s activities require the use of a pair of rubber gloves. Whatever can I be up to! A …
Well, there is a turn-up
Yesterday ended well and I am still smiling. Do you have a special friend – one that can place a smile on your face from hundreds of miles away, just by your seeing their name in your in-box or similar? Well, I had a contact from a special friend yesterday and it really lifted my …
Lots of busy
Slowly getting the van provisioned. I made quiche for lunch (caramelised onion and goat cheese with thyme) with the idea that the leftovers will furnish lunch when we arrive in Kirkwall. The remaining new potatoes will make a potato salad to have with it. Still on the economy drive, oh yes. Making the quiche took …