My degree is in English Literature with Theology and Religious Studies and I don’t think I ever thought I would be able to apply any of this to farming-apart from writing about it. How wrong I was. The religious studies part has come in very handy since marrying a farmer. It’s not just turkey farmers who … [Read more…]
Since starting up my Roast Revival series, I have been waiting to share a lamb recipe with you. For whatever reason, many people steer clear of lamb and I want to try and change your minds. I think for some, the image of a cute, frolicking lamb is too much to think about eating one … [Read more…]
Ever wondered what life is like as a farmer (or his wife)? Then this Thursday, August 8th, 2019 is going to be a treat for you. The newspaper and community at Farmer’s Guardian is back with its annual #Farm24 which is exactly what it says it is. The opportunity for people to see a live social … [Read more…]
Farming can bring great joy to your family, but it also comes with plenty of challenges and risks to take into account, not least of which is farm security. If you live on a farm and the land is part of the same property that your residence is situated on, then protecting your farm is … [Read more…]
On a rain-threatening day in the school summer holidays, the children and I headed off to Ordsall Hall in Salford to catch one of the first outdoor theatre productions of the year-Gangster Granny and we took our own Naughty Nana with us. It was sunny when we left the farm so we were hopeful but … [Read more…]
If you have little ones, you know that keeping them active can be difficult at times. This was shown recently when the number of overweight children had risen by a fifth. However, on the flip side to this, you may have a child with too much energy that needs to be focused somewhere. The obvious … [Read more…]
There is nothing quite like a long weekend getaway with the kids and you are spoilt for choice for places around the UK. The south coast is one excellent choice because there are a handful of fun, friendly and lively towns and cities which are well-suited to families and will have plenty to keep you … [Read more…]
Summer is a time for eating outdoors and making use of the barbecue. Roast dinners don’t always spring to mind when you think about summer dining. With a few clever substitutes, you can still eat roast dinners when it is hot. You just have to turn things on their head a bit. Think warm meats … [Read more…]
A few months ago, I attended a blogger event at the amazing Ordsall Hall in Salford. I had never visited before and almost ignored my SatNav when I was driving through the built up Salford Quays. How could a Tudor Mansion be nestled amongst this? I am pleased to say I was wrong and I … [Read more…]
I have weaned all of my children the same. They have eaten the same meals as we have and all enjoyed different things from every food group. Why then is it only two of them that are adventurous with food and one refuses things without even trying them? Since turning two, one of my … [Read more…]
