Ohhhhh... It's Half Term, can you hear the sigh of relief and the popping of corks signals? A week to catch my breath and catch up on writing, making, enjoying family and..........whats the other thing, oh that's it...housework!
Its been a long half term and a busy one and everyone in the Freerange House was ready for the break. Our new cooker is installed and I'm really looking forward to using it more this week.
Yes its red - super fire-engine, hot jalapeno red and I love it! I did however join Slimming World at the same time it arrived and so its been used for little more than steaming vegetables so far - I can't wait to put it through its paces this week!
I have joined Slimming World - I know that many of the bloggers I follow have had great successes their so I thought I'd give it a go. 10 years of sitting behind a desk and driving to work have taken their toll! So far its been great - quite easy to follow without feeling as though we're being deprived, and even better...I won a slow cooker at my third meeting, so lots of new recipes to explore!
Its been a long half term and a busy one and everyone in the Freerange House was ready for the break. Our new cooker is installed and I'm really looking forward to using it more this week.
I have joined Slimming World - I know that many of the bloggers I follow have had great successes their so I thought I'd give it a go. 10 years of sitting behind a desk and driving to work have taken their toll! So far its been great - quite easy to follow without feeling as though we're being deprived, and even better...I won a slow cooker at my third meeting, so lots of new recipes to explore!
Campfire Stew with butterbeans (recipe to follow soon)
and I've got a new project underway - one that I'm super excited about and dying to write about but can't yet...soon, I promise...soon!
But back to half term...we will be
1. tidying the garden ready for winter
2. planting lots of bulbs (late I know but we never get them in till half term)
3. digging up dahlias and drying them ready to pot
4. carving pumpkins
5. helping my friends at Manor Farm Beef selling delicious Hot beef sandwiches at the Michaelmas Fair at Burton Agnes Hall (tomorrow if your in the area - come and join in the fun!)
6. conquering laundry mountain
7. celebrating my folks wedding anniversary
8. preparing freerangegirl for her secondary school visit (I cant believe its come round already!!!)
9. visiting dentists and opticians to make sure we're all in working order!
10. cracking on with the quilt i'm making for freerange nan and bionic grandpa
until then its an early night before another day at the Michaelmas Fair - I forgot to take pictures today so I'll take lots tomorrow - there are some gorgeous crafts and delicious food (especially the beef!)
until then its an early night before another day at the Michaelmas Fair - I forgot to take pictures today so I'll take lots tomorrow - there are some gorgeous crafts and delicious food (especially the beef!)
I love the color red!! It is bright, warm and fun. As for the stew it looks great. Catherine
ReplyDeleteThanks Catherine - I lover red in a kitchen, it feels cosy! The stew is lovely and super easy - I'm going to post th recipe this week x
DeleteSounds like you are going to have a busy time - important to remember to take a little time for yourself too! Loving your new cooker.
ReplyDeleteLol! Sounds wonderful in theory! I try to get up early to have a bit of time before everyone else is up and about - that's my me time x
DeleteLOVE slimming world! Will e-mil you a link to the recipe blog I have compiled. Dxx
ReplyDeleteThank you D! I remember you joining! I'm loving it so far - I've lost over a stone in a month making the recipes from the magazine - it definitely works!
DeleteAnd then back to work for a rest - just kidding!
ReplyDeleteLol! It's no joke Sue!!!
DeleteGood to hear from you. St Helen's Farm products were all knew to me, but being in Yorkshire, they're a bit closer to home for you. Your red cooker is absolutely fabulous and I have cooker envy. I don't have room in my kitchen for such a fabulous beast, but if I did, I'd go for the very same colour. Enjoy using it and have a fabulous half term.
ReplyDeleteThank you Choclette x we had a panic when it arrived as because it sits on an angle in an alcove and the doors wouldn't open properly!!! Thankfully a few adjustments sorted things out!
DeleteOh my gosh! I LOVE that stove!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how SW works for you! I have a lot of folks I follow/followback in IG!
Oh my, I love your new stove! Red is my favorite color, too. Best of luck with Slimming World and congrats on the slow cooker.
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