Ducks and Minnows

We are very lucky to leave near a quite country park and after my op I was excited to visit it while I get my energy levels back up to normal. We can enjoy hours here relaxing and enjoying the simple things like looking for minnows in the babbling river or talking to the friendly ducks. We also watched some beautiful blue dragonflies whizzing around. I love this time of the year as everything is coming to bloom and we noticed a few little duckings on the river. A cycle track runs through the park which is great as it provides a smooth path to cycle along and joins up to a waterfall and large green spaces. Mr A couldn't wait to get his helmet off when we go to the field leading up to the adventure park. Just one of those easy and simple days out, me and the little man, having fun in the fresh air. Another exciting milestone we reached this week was pulling our first load of potatoes, we would of normally left them for a few more weeks but this one potato bag ......

Read more »

When the chips are down - the best potato recipes

Veggie delight with chunky chips at Milgi Bar in Cardiff Ever since the sixteenth century, the British have had a very close relationship with the humble potato and it isn’t hard to see why. If it isn’t down to the fact that potatoes are a good source of potassium, vitamin C and fibre or that they are so affordable, it must be down to the fact that they are so simple to cook and so versatile. Mashed potato Everybody has their own favourite way of cooking mashed potatoes. The addition of a thick dollop of real butter and some full fat milk creates a devilishly creamy texture and taste that compliments anything from steak to sausages, tofu or pie. For some people the quest for the perfect mash is an art – for others it is a science. Homemade Wedges go down really well with the little man The chip and Wedges Any real chip connoisseur will tell you that the limp shoelace chips served in your local late night kebab shop is an abomination to the potato. Th......

Read more »