Back to Chelsea Physic Garden

Hi. I was going to do some ironing before lunch but I can’t be bothered, so I thought I’d show you a few photos from my trip to London yesterday. I met my friend Sarah at the Chelsea Physic Garden and we had lunch and a good catch up. David keeps coming in to interruptContinue reading “Back to Chelsea Physic Garden”

No photos of the Aurora Borealis

Hi, if I’d taken some photos of the amazing Aurora Borealis they would appear here…(!) Yet I have none. It’s been really visible all over Europe for the past couple of nights. Last night we had a quick look but saw nothing. The night before we didn’t bother as we assumed it would not beContinue reading “No photos of the Aurora Borealis”

St Ives, Cornwall pictures (part 2)

Hi, our trip to St Ives, Cornwall last week now seems like a dream. I thought I’d just share the rest of the photos with you. It’s been so cold in Windsor the last few days, I wish I was back in the warm sun of St Ives. We went on a boat trip. ItContinue reading “St Ives, Cornwall pictures (part 2)”

Flowers and Food

Hi. You get 2 blogs this weekend. And this one is 2 in 1… I seem to have a lot to say. So, firstly some lovely Spring flowers to cheer you on your way. The bluebells are out in my garden. Aren’t they gorgeous? Other wonderful delights near my house. All so vibrant and hopefulContinue reading “Flowers and Food”

What’s been cooking this week (by me and other kitchens in Windsor..)

NB There is a hunger warning for this post! If you need a little snack please go and get one now 🤣🤣 there is going to be A LOT of talk about food… Hello all. After a restful Easter weekend, it’s been a really busy week. Work has been even busier than usual, I’ve stillContinue reading “What’s been cooking this week (by me and other kitchens in Windsor..)”

Happy Easter Weekend 🐣🐰

Hello. The sun is shining today 😎, the birds are singing, and we have a long weekend – yay! David and I are chilling at home and catching up on some gardening jobs. I’ve put the hand painted eggs on our twigs in the living room. I think these are stunning. They were painted byContinue reading “Happy Easter Weekend 🐣🐰”

The snowdrops are out .. and a lot of excellent food going on 👍😋

Hi. Here are the snowdrops in my garden. Aren’t they lovely? It’s been a busy week in The Waffle kitchen. Quite a lot of cooking going on. On Sunday I found a new recipe to use up a tin of gooseberries I had from last year when I was on a different fruit and vegContinue reading “The snowdrops are out .. and a lot of excellent food going on 👍😋”

Yule log + Xmas parties, decs next time..

Hi everyone. I’ve had a much needed chillaxed day at home today after all the Christmas parties and rushing around. I’m enormously proud of how my Yule log turned out. I last made one about 20 years ago to a different recipe. This time I used a recipe from National Geographic Traveller Food magazine. IContinue reading “Yule log + Xmas parties, decs next time..”

Countdown to Christmas

Hi. Are you in the festive spirit yet? In a panic? Fed up with it all? I have to say I’m rather enjoying this run up to Christmas this year. Although I’m slightly stressed about the fact I’m not stressed 🤣🤣, if you know what I mean? I’ve sorted the dinner but the gift buyingContinue reading “Countdown to Christmas”

General Waffle

Hi. I’m a bit tired and have felt like I’m struggling a bit since getting over the holiday euphoria. Back to reality and 2 weeks of the usual routine. My house is noisy at the moment. Lots of practising going on for David’s band playing on Saturday night and also the following one. I’ve overstretchedContinue reading “General Waffle”