So, the fifth day of this particular weekend got off to a brisk start and I went to turn up the AGA before even having my shower. The first batch of dough was mixed, the dishwasher was on, and so was the first batch of laundry before I even got a mug of coffee down …
Category archives: Dear Diary
A change is as good as a rest
After what seems an age we have today a change in the weather. The sun is shining! The wind has died down and it is not currently hailing or snowing. We took Nell for a run on the beach at Backaskaill. Mr L said the the forecast was not great and that we needed to …
The Management
A day on which I have the house festooned with wet washing is more than likely not the best one on which to be making a Kedgeree for lunch, now that I come to think on it. Never mind, it was just the rib-sticking job on a day such as this. Ted was slow to …
Green, not soup
There are a number of these “lock and lock” boxes in the caravan. I keep my colour-sorted felting fibres in them. Given that all my fibre stuff needs to be re-homed, I hatched a plan to empty out the boxes and re-use them in the RV. First task – check that they are correctly sized …
Economy Broth
This economy drive is proving to be quite enjoyable. Some interesting meals are emerging. Today I am making Economy Broth, a variation on Green Soup. Just the thing on a snowy blustery day like today. What is Economy Broth? Well, just like any old Green Soup but with added Pot Barley and without the use …
Slow
A bit of a slow day today, taking things easy and nothing much happening. The most exertion that we have seen today was to walk out and post our voting forms off. I tried to photograph some lambs but this sheep was a far nicer image, I thought Lots of talk today, re-drawing plans for …