End of an era – P7 leavers

The winner of the £50 kitchen accessories giveaway is ………..Joby (who currently does not have a blog to share). She is delighted with her win. Thanks to the sponsors cookingessentials.co.uk for sponsoring this giveaway, and thanks for all who entered too. If you missed checking out their site, take a look. Yesterday was the final…

My latest iPhone photo shared on Instagram

Today I am sharing our Christmas decor at the cottage. We are not usually up at our cottage (on the north coast of Northern Ireland, close to the Giants Causeway)  until after Christmas, but this year we are! So, an excuse for a few new decorations – I have been looking for a pre-lit “twig”…

So this day last week, I was in the operating theatre, and as thankful I am for the NHS, it is much more lovely being at home.  Lessons learned : 1. Photo opportunities are more limited when you don’t leave the house for a week! 2. My Mum and Dad brought me these lovely flowers,…

Ta da! …… after 14 years of living with a green carpet we detested, we finally have replaced it, and all the planned work of the last few weeks of work is finished. This is it just after the carpet was laid – so still a bit bare and this is how it looked just…

This is my top pasta recipe, which I cook frequently. Easy and filling for the family, but also perfect for a casual dinner with friends. 900g (2 lb) good quality pork sausages (I prefer Cumberland – which are meaty and herby) 2 onions – peeled and chopped 4 garlic cloves – peeled and chopped 2…