‘what’s for tea?’ ‘Spaghetti Bolognese’ Not chicken korma?’ ‘no’ *silence* Firstly let me apologize to Facebook friends for my second rant on this subject in as many weeks. Secondly if I was making chicken korma then the answer to the initial FAQ would’ve surely been chicken korma right? (duh!) and thirdly spaghetti bolognese is a heck … More The age old question
I know we’re not out of the woods quite yet but, this week I saw my first sunrise of the year which caught my breath, and made me believe the long winter is beginning to draw to a close. Some people are already seeing snow drops but mine … More The tide is turning
‘what in the heck is THAT!’ said hubby (Orkney Beef) as he walked in from work. This response was at the sight of me busy with yet another kitchen gadget bought to make my cooking life easier and my backside smaller. ”I know someone who lost 4 stone using one of these” said one review. … More It was Miss Scarlet, in the kitchen, with the spiralizer.
On a bleak January morning in 2013 my husband decided to surprise me with a trip to Papa Westray. We would never set foot on the island but the flight from Westray to Papay is the shortest in the world, and we were doing it for the novelty/bucket list factor. It isn’t very touristy to … More The Outrun by Amy Liptrot
After over 24 hours of severe wind, rain and hail stones there is finally silence. Silence outside as we can’t hear roof tiles rattling any more nor various miscellaneous items being throw about the garden, and silence inside as the Sky box seems to have malfunctioned due to the storm. Hubby (Orkney beef) and I spent … More And then there was silence
There are gains and losses to living in such an exposed area. The gains are the breathtaking panoramic views which I never tire of. I can see down to the Bay of Skaill (pictured)from my sitting room window and the waves can be pretty spectacular. The losses has to be it’s not very sheltered … More Keeping Upright
Exactly four weeks ago it was New Years Eve although it already feels in the dim and distant past. I went along to a short watch night service at church to wave goodbye to 2015 usher in 2016 with my list of life changes I’m going to make. Lose weight, get fit, de clutter, be more … More Trying again
Norq From Ork 