Ready for her Duke of Ed Silver Expedition practice in the Mournes

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…

That’s right – a make-over of me! My regular blogger readers will now be in shock because I prefer to make-over rooms in my house than myself I hate sharing photos of me  I just hate having my photo taken I’m not known for wearing much make-up So, for all of the above reasons, I…

This Christmas I am pleased to have the opportunity to share the news of a Cookson Christmas on the Drama channel. As an avid reader growing up, I loved to curl up with a book on a Sunday afternoon (with my back to the radiator!). I was that child happiest with her nose in a…

Sharing my daily iPhone photos on my blog

The title of this blog, I promise, was part of the instructions that came with my new iron yesterday. I understand why companies include such warnings, but it still amazes me that it should be necessary. Today the kids finished school for the summer. We will be up at the cottage for 5 weeks, and…

Sharing my daily iPhone photos on my blog