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Yummy Scones ...

Yummy Scones ...

Time for lunch and I’ve just realised I’ve forgotten to make the bread ... 🙄My emergency backup plan ... homemade cheese scones and a nice hot bowl of tomato soup....

Yummy Scones ...

Time for lunch and I’ve just realised I’ve forgotten to make the bread ... 🙄My emergency backup plan ... homemade cheese scones and a nice hot bowl of tomato soup....

Elderberry Delight ...

Elderberry Delight ...

An exciting day ... our first tiny crop of elderberries. I've been advised not to eat the berries raw, as it can make you feel sick. So think I’ll pop...

Elderberry Delight ...

An exciting day ... our first tiny crop of elderberries. I've been advised not to eat the berries raw, as it can make you feel sick. So think I’ll pop...

Bats ...

Bats ...

Back to restocking our craft shop tonight and feeling a bit guilty for our afternoon off. I still need to photograph and list my latest batch of knitted hats and...

Bats ...

Back to restocking our craft shop tonight and feeling a bit guilty for our afternoon off. I still need to photograph and list my latest batch of knitted hats and...

A Beautiful Drive ...

A Beautiful Drive ...

With all our winter logs finally stacked, we took a Sunday afternoon drive to Ballater. It was a breath taking trip, with beautiful autumnal colours everywhere. We even managed to...

A Beautiful Drive ...

With all our winter logs finally stacked, we took a Sunday afternoon drive to Ballater. It was a breath taking trip, with beautiful autumnal colours everywhere. We even managed to...

Cake ...

Cake ...

​Someone put in a special request for a homemade coffee and walnut cake, which surprised me as he’s only 8 ... think he liked it ... 😅 Happy Birthday to...

Cake ...

​Someone put in a special request for a homemade coffee and walnut cake, which surprised me as he’s only 8 ... think he liked it ... 😅 Happy Birthday to...

Replacing Fences ...

Replacing Fences ...

I’m chuffed to bits ... my husband is usually the man with the hammer and nails around here (and I’m really grateful for all he does). But ... today, with...

Replacing Fences ...

I’m chuffed to bits ... my husband is usually the man with the hammer and nails around here (and I’m really grateful for all he does). But ... today, with...