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”
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”
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”
Lemon drizzle simnel slice
I love marzipan and the freshness of the lemon. Perfect with a cuppa. Continue reading “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”
Blackened roast salmon with avocado & mango salsa
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”
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”
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”
Sticky sausage and parsnip traybake
An all in one dish, I absolutely adore parsnips. Continue reading “Sticky sausage and parsnip traybake”
