Lending laughter to (mid) life

A, love your blog pic of the Germans, tee hee! I am finding the Olympics compulsive viewing, we watch hour… Read More »

Hello there, how are you all? I am sitting here at my desk for the first time in what must… Read More »

I am really enjoying the red button on my TV and getting interactive with the Olympic coverage. I can choose… Read More »

Was sitting in the hairdresser’s today, without make up, draped in a black nylon cape a la Batman, slightly sweaty… Read More »

I realise that I am lucky enough to have a beautiful Mini which of course I adore; it was bought… Read More »

I agree that in this heat all inhibitions go flying out the window along with all eating disciplines she says… Read More »

Think you’re being very modest about your culinary skills Ellie – but good for you for trying something new, especially… Read More »

I have become slightly obsessed with cookery programmes of late but have to be honest and tell you that I… Read More »

The sun is here to stay, hip hip hooray……….well at least until Friday! I must say that I am feeling… Read More »

Tried something else I hadn’t done before yesterday. Helping out at the monthly art workshop usually consists of me humping… Read More »

When the sun does eventually come out I can think of no lovelier place to be than your home A,… Read More »

This is my little dog Jack. If you move from the city to the countryside like we three CountryWives did,… Read More »

The Olympics are coming and so is the sun apparently, as you know I can be definite about the first… Read More »

Found these fab roll up shoes for the “get to the party in the car” and then “get out of… Read More »

You are right Grace you are at a great stage, son grown up and self sufficient and parents still young… Read More »

Annabel, Grace and Ellie will be appearing at The Quince Tree on Friday 28 September. If you’d like a ticket,… Read More »

As I was driving back from the butchers this morning, with the sun shining (albeit briefly between showers) with my… Read More »

We lived in Rio de Janeiro at the time of this song’s release and life was good……..great memories of the… Read More »

First husband springs to mind? E

Ground breaking video and all round great track.

Used to love this, reminds me of a Canadian boyfriend I had once who looked a little similar, not quite… Read More »

Annabel’s review: Set in Thessalonika, this book tells the story of Dmitri and Katerina from 1917 to the latter half… Read More »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVwrrkt22Ag

Grace’s review: After not such a great weekend break one positive thing to report was the paperback I scooped up at… Read More »

ASIAN SLAW DRESSING 1/2 cup of rice vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbs peeled, minced ginger 1/2 tsp dark sesame… Read More »

Low fat and super healthy, this recipe for Turkey Burgers with Beetroot Relish is quick and delish. If you serve… Read More »

At time of writing this, blackberries are just about to ripen on the bushes. Always worth while taking a plastic… Read More »

This is one of Jamie Oliver’s recipes but don’t think he got the timing right, so have changed it so… Read More »

250 g fresh or frozen raspberries 2 tbsp Creme de Cassis 280 ml double cream 125 g ready-made meringues Defrost… Read More »

My sister is coming to stay and she is a veggie…simply cannot give her mushroom risotto (apparently absolutely everyone else… Read More »

Ingredients for 2 servings: For Chicken: 6 shallots, peeled 2 small red chillies, deseeded, with half roughly chopped & other… Read More »

As far as torches go A, Henley-on-Thames is clearly the place to be, you did well to get the pic… Read More »

Had a bit of a meltdown today which came to light when I went to the garage to buy some… Read More »

Darned sexy track…..Ellie x

I grew up on this wonderful stuff, thanks Mum & Dad! Ellie X

I love clean windows and think that it is a quick way to make your house look cared for however… Read More »

Chicken is, in my humble opinion, always a good choice for a dinner party main course. Most people like it… Read More »