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A Breath Of Fresh Air ...

A Breath Of Fresh Air ...

​Just out and about ... Glad to see we still have some snow on the Cairngorms. So beautiful ...

A Breath Of Fresh Air ...

​Just out and about ... Glad to see we still have some snow on the Cairngorms. So beautiful ...

So Happy I Have A Pantry ...

So Happy I Have A Pantry ...

I’m so excited ... after many, MANY years of hoping and dreaming, I finally have a walk in pantry. We still have more shelves to put up (My son has...

So Happy I Have A Pantry ...

I’m so excited ... after many, MANY years of hoping and dreaming, I finally have a walk in pantry. We still have more shelves to put up (My son has...

Rock Cakes ... Yum

Rock Cakes ... Yum

I’m definitely in a baking mood this week ... not hearing any complaints yet though ...Today was a rock cake kind of day ...

Rock Cakes ... Yum

I’m definitely in a baking mood this week ... not hearing any complaints yet though ...Today was a rock cake kind of day ...

My Latest Batch Of Soap ...

My Latest Batch Of Soap ...

​My latest batch of soap, turned out and sliced ... very satisfying and such fun to make. It has a lovely milky oatmeal base and the top is a beautiful...

My Latest Batch Of Soap ...

​My latest batch of soap, turned out and sliced ... very satisfying and such fun to make. It has a lovely milky oatmeal base and the top is a beautiful...

Happy Valentines Day ...

Happy Valentines Day ...

I did some Valentines Day baking this morning and my kitchen smells amazing. I decided on a heart shaped, chocolate layer cake. It’s filled with fresh cream / raspberry jam...

Happy Valentines Day ...

I did some Valentines Day baking this morning and my kitchen smells amazing. I decided on a heart shaped, chocolate layer cake. It’s filled with fresh cream / raspberry jam...

A Chilly Day ...

A Chilly Day ...

​We had another covering of snow last night and my poor chickens are not impressed ... Anyway after a morning of feeding and defrosting my feathered friends, it was time...

A Chilly Day ...

​We had another covering of snow last night and my poor chickens are not impressed ... Anyway after a morning of feeding and defrosting my feathered friends, it was time...