Rolf Harris, Pieminister and a Birthday surprise

Thank goodness that Friday is here! With two early starts and late nights at the beginning of the week I was so glad when Thursday arrived it meant the start of my annual leave. I need some time to recuperate after quite a busy couple of weeks. Today I have a couple...

Farm shop buys, Easter treats and egg fried “rice”

It has been quite a random week for me with lots going on at work and at home.  Getting home after some of my busiest days have been spent recovering from the madness.  This week on one of my days off I decided to go and visit one of the farm shops in...

Mother’s Day Meal

Well that time of year when we all remember and appreciate the special woman in our lives is just around the corner. Yes, it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday and even though I will be working I will be thinking about all of the big and little things my mum has done for me...

Super fluffy socca pancakes

Happy Sunday everyone! It’s been such a beautiful weekend weather wise here in the UK. The countryside has looked a picture postcard kind of stunning. Please let it be spring! This week I have been in a bit of a pancake groove for breakfasts again- there’s no...

Celebrating Success!

It’s been quite eventful this week in my house with lots to celebrate. On Monday Alfie found out that he has been accepted for surgical post after he finishes his medical training and as you all know I passed my PhD viva on Wednesday, so it has been quite the week....

Weekend study and date night

Hello friends, I hope you are all enjoying your weekends.  This is my first weekend off from work in what seems like months.  Alas, there is no rest for the wicked though as I took the weekend off to study. Although since it’s the weekend I have been taking...