The kitchen garden may look like it’s been ransacked right now but we’ve still got a wide range of winter vegetables to bring to the table every day. I’ve been taken aback by how we can create a veritable feast from what looks like a humble pile of... Enduring frosty mornings is a love hate relationship. I hate them for the chilly feeling getting up in the morning but love them for the warming sun that is generally guaranteed after a clear cold night. After chipping the ice off the chickens’ water butt I... Wandering back from a walk with the bassets today I looked towards home and was struck by how lucky we are. A place in the country and a moment of sunshine to enjoy. At last I feel that the Domestic Executive equilibrium is coming back and with it a better... Meeting bassets for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. People tend to gush with questions and statements about how they look – “my, all those wrinkles, short legs, red eyes and don’t they look cute cute”. For all their... If you’re ever looking for a pick me up I find reaching for some ginger has the desired effect. Home made hot lemon and with a spoon of ginger paste is my standard way to regain my brain after a few coaching calls back to back. It has a reinvigorating effect... 