Before moving to south Norfolk I lived in north Norfolk, in Cromer – home of the famous Cromer crab. I was frequently out on a crab boat, helping where I could. I was fascinated with the whole crab fishing process and the industry in general, which continues to make up the very fabric of Cromer. The… Continue reading Photo diary: Cromer crabs from pot to plate
In February this year I made my first trip to the abattoir. We delivered two Highland cows in a trip I felt I had to make if I was going to rear cattle. It didn’t sit particularly well with me but some things just have to be done and do you know what, in the end, it… Continue reading Why I couldn’t face the abattoir…
Today has been a strange one weather wise. Having spent most of it outside preparing the garden for winter and listening to news of approaching Storm Ophelia, the sky suddenly darkened… …the sun went red and a misty haze enveloped the landscape. Apparently this was Storm Ophelia blowing Sahara sands across the region. I’ve never… Continue reading An African sunset in Norfolk…
Wednesday is a good day in our house. Not only is it mid-week, it’s also Country Life day. Each Wednesday (Royal Mail depending) the weekly magazine lands on the doormat. Every week the magazine remains cocooned in its cellophane until the working day is over and I can justify opening it. And opening it always feels… Continue reading Why Wednesdays are good…
Without wanting to talk about the festive season too early, there is one festive thing I like to start in October and that is planting hyacinth bulbs for indoor blooms at Christmas. Now, Christmas in our house isn’t a very big affair, and what decorations we do have are mostly plant-based (apart from the pet-proof wooden… Continue reading Planting hyacinth bulbs for Christmas…
