16 December 2009


A very cold day today, with flecks of snow and some sleet. Our holiday in Malta seems a long while ago now. Hard to believe we were there last week and only came back on Wednesday.

Out and about Christmas shopping and glad to be back home before three, when the lamps went on, then the gas fire lit and drinking a big mug of tea watching through the window at the snow falling - heaven.

Christmas decorations to go up but for now - let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

A Rainy November Day

3rd November 2009

Rained hard today so after tai chi class this morning, a few hours of ironing with the tv on in the background, then had baked potatoes with rest of chicken stew from yesterday - comfort food for cold day!

Apple Jelly today!

15 October 2009

Have been busy making apple jelly, which is great served with Sunday roast, a big blob on top of the roast potatoes is good!

Chope up windfall apples, or use apple peel and cores, crab apples are wonderful to add as they give the jelly a red gold colour. Place apples in saucepan, cover with water and cook till soft and pulpy. Strain through a sieve, don't push through - or the jelly will be cloudy. Measure juice and for a pint of juice add a pound of sugar. Heat gently till sugar has dissolved and then cook until setting point for jam is reached, wait till it drops from a wooden spoon in 'flakes' and then pour into warm jam jars.

I make my own labels up complete with little pictures and give to family and friends to enjoy!