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Canal boating

The northern part of the canal (Tewitfield to Kendal) was drained of water and closed in 1944. There was a severe leakage and it was filled in, also parts were blocked when the M6 were built. Continue reading “Canal boating”

Posted byGinaJuly 15, 2019August 5, 2019Posted inlifeLeave a comment on Canal boating

Apple tart

Sat in the doctors surgery and flicking through a magazine and was inspired by a simple pudding. It helped that I had some leftover puff pastry from a pie I was making. Continue reading “Apple tart”

Posted byGinaJune 30, 2019Posted inlifeLeave a comment on Apple tart

Happiness in a bottle

Living with anxiety is tough at times.  There is never a specific trigger when I am feeling anxious or having a panic attack, just a bunch of little triggers that all add up. To what? To an anxiety attack. A big, huge, heart pounding, sweat inducing panic attack.Continue reading “Happiness in a bottle”

Posted byGinaJune 18, 2019August 5, 2019Posted inlife2 Comments on Happiness in a bottle

Lemon drizzle simnel slice

I love marzipan and the freshness of the lemon. Perfect with a cuppa. Continue reading “Lemon drizzle simnel slice”

Posted byGinaJune 16, 2019August 6, 2019Posted inRecipesLeave a comment on Lemon drizzle simnel slice

Enchilada pie

I do love cooking veggie food and there is so much packed into this dish that you hardly miss the meat. Super quick to make too.  It provides 4 of your 5 a day in one plate.Continue reading “Enchilada pie”

Posted byGinaJune 14, 2019Posted inRecipesLeave a comment on Enchilada pie

Blackened roast salmon with avocado & mango salsa

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This is one of the nicest salmon dishes I have done.  Super easy and packed full of flavour.Continue reading “Blackened roast salmon with avocado & mango salsa”

Posted byGinaJune 14, 2019June 14, 2019Posted inRecipesLeave a comment on Blackened roast salmon with avocado & mango salsa

Speedy sausage gnocchi gratin

  • A perfect midweek supper. Continue reading “Speedy sausage gnocchi gratin”
  • Posted byGinaMarch 16, 2019Posted inRecipesLeave a comment on Speedy sausage gnocchi gratin

    Lucy’s Wainwright adventures

    It’s a year ago since we took ownership of our Black Labrador puppy Lucy. After the initial wobbles about how a dog would fit into our lives, these were quickly dispelled as she settled in and we wondered how we had survived without a Lucy. Continue reading “Lucy’s Wainwright adventures”

    Posted byGinaFebruary 23, 2019Posted inlifeLeave a comment on Lucy’s Wainwright adventures

    10 year challenge

    An eye roll at yet another social media challenge, it’s that or another “national” day of some description. But it did get me thinking about how s decade could fly by in a blink of an eye. Continue reading “10 year challenge”

    Posted byGinaFebruary 10, 2019February 23, 2019Posted inlife1 Comment on 10 year challenge

    Sticky sausage and parsnip traybake

    An all in one dish, I absolutely adore parsnips. Continue reading “Sticky sausage and parsnip traybake”

    Posted byGinaFebruary 3, 2019Posted inRecipesLeave a comment on Sticky sausage and parsnip traybake

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