Adventures of Cumbrian Blondie

Lockdown – Light at the end of the tunnel

In a speech to the House of Commons on 22nd February the prime minister gave details of the government’s road map for exiting the current lockdown in four stages, subject to four conditions being met at each stage.

Lockdown 3.0

For the last 3 weeks all we have heard is Happy New Year! But somehow, it doesn’t really feel like a ‘new year’ does it? Starting off 2021 in Lockdown was not how we all planned it to be. By now, we are all aware that the world has changed dramatically. We have adapted to furlough schemes, shops being closed, schools moving to online learning and of course, sourdough starters and banana bread.

Spiced Tea loaf

Winter inspired tea isn’t just for Christmas but an all round treat. It certainly works well in this easy to make tea loaf. You just need to be patient and leave the fruit to steep overnight.

Lockdown 2.0

With the second wave of Covid-19 taking over the country. Lockdown 2.0 the sequel is here.

Venison and cavolo Nero lasagne

Cabbage in a lasagne turns this into a real hearty comfort meal. I love Cavolo Nero and venison gives a traditional lasagne an autumn twist.

Ham hock lasagne

As my eldest said, I have quite a collection of lasagnes and this is one I have made a few times!

Hoka’s

When I started running back in 1996, I was an ASICS girl. When I was training for the London Marathon in 2015, I was noticing I was getting hot spots on the balls of my feet. Graham at the Body Rehab said you should really try Hoka’s. Pronounced ‘Oh-nee’, this is a brand developed in 2010 by two Frenchmen who previously worked at Salomon, searching for a modern trail shoe to play in on the Alps mountain paths. The wide sole is based on powder skis and mountain bike tyres.