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Sunday, 8 July 2012

Guest Photo Post: Rustic Pleasures

You may remember earlier this year I mentioned my Sunday afternoon visit to a lovely plot of town allotments in Hertfordshire and how envious I was of the space and peace and quiet in which to start one's very own version of The Good Life. You can read the blog post and see the photos here.

It has taken a while for the British weather to be kind enough and deliver the right amount of sunshine to go with the torrential rain we've been having lately. Yet, finally, this weekend Margie White has been busily harvesting the allotment's crops and turning them into some wholesome, home-cooked delights. 

Unfortunately I'm not sampling MW's wares in person but I'm lucky enough to have some beautiful photos to share with you all. I think you'll agree that there's nothing better than rustic, vibrant, fresh ingredients lovingly transformed into some good old comfort food. 

Enjoy! :-)

Allotment Vegetable Quiche and New Potatoes

Home-grown salad leaves

Friday, 6 January 2012

The Prettiest Barge on the River


And first prize for best dressed houseboat on the Cam goes to....

There's an absolutely awesome houseboat on the River Cam, just around the corner from my house, that makes me smile every time I walk past. All summer, there was a hilarious Barbie doll Wimbledon court set up on the roof, of which I regrettably didn't get a photo!

Today, as I wandered along the river into town for lunch with a friend (Thai Chicken Salad at Giraffe, yummy!!), I spotted the best homemade Christmas scene EVER. Perched on top of the houseboat was a snowy land of tinsel trees, sparkling silver horse-drawn carriage, and a Narnia-esque Snow Queen!!

Fabulous! :-)