January 21 2015
“Thanks to everyone for such beautiful birthday messages. It truly was a wonderful time for me. I have never been so spoilt and so surprised by so many lovely things that happened over three fabulous days” Maggie Read the rest...
January 14 2015
I know its well after the event but couldn't resist when my friend Adrian sent a photo a few days ago that he'd taken for me. Read the rest...
January 08 2015
Walking into this much loved restaurant in the Southern Vales that for the last 18 months - 2 years, has been under the stewardship of chef Karena Armstrong and her husband Michael. Read the rest...
January 06 2015
Picking apricots is hard work particularly in the heat; the gang starts early and finishes at lunchtime but they have to pick over the tree many times as the fruit ripens unevenly - and then there’s the cutting! It's another team who wash, sort and cut, and the day seems never ending, but the scent of the ripe apricots so beautiful. Read the rest...
January 04 2015
Ham & Gruyere and Goose & Sour Cherry Jam. Read the rest...