Silent Sunday: Gravy train

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All that remains of our delicious (if I say so myself!) home-cooked roast dinner.

All aboard the gravy train!

Gravy for any occasion:

350mls chicken or beef stock, depending on the meat joint – alternatively you can use 2tbsp of gravy granules mixed with boiling water

Add a generous splash of the cooking juices

Then, add a spoonful of cranberry sauce and stir in

The result? Perfect gravy for all the family…yum!

I hope you’ve enjoyed a fun-filled weekend.

Lxx

Silent Monday: Bank Holiday extra…

A Silent Sunday extra on this sunny bank holiday Monday…

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A brunch at Toast Cafe in Honiton is a great way to start the day, especially in their beautiful, sunny garden.

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Boys being boys, spotting tadpoles.

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Beach fun and sea mist at Budleigh Salterton.

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Vogue, strike a pose…

I hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weather this bank holiday Monday…here’s to the four day week!

Lxx

Silent Sunday: The boy turns 4

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On Thursday the youngest member of the household turned four…a milestone for any family.

He is no longer in a cot bed, but now has a Big Boy Bed. He woke with excitement on ‘the’ day and appeared to have grown up over night. But, luckily for me, he’s not all grown up yet.

When I suggested he take his own shoes off (I am definitely more if a maid that mum to him) because he was “four-years-old now” he replied, “but I’m still only a little bit four”. Fair enough I thought, I’m happy to help a little longer, after all, he’ll be “a lot four” soon!

L xx