Baked beans are one of the things that the kiwis do differently. I’ve not entirely enjoyed Watties beans even if they are owned by Heinz. We do treat ourselves occasionally to the “British Recipe” but they are much more expensive and it seems a... The kitchen has been at the heart of my relationship with my in-laws almost from the start. Of course my, now, husband was a common bond but we truly bonded over cooking together. In the days when I commuted the 200 miles between Sunderland and Bedworth to spend... We don’t like to think of our family and friends at home suffering in the snow so we organise an icy southerly blast to come up from the pole. We’ve had some rain, mist and a cold wind to bring me closer to those I love up in the northern hemisphere.... It’s a bitter ending for George’s antics. Drastic action had to be taken. Yes, our magnificent rooster has simply gone to far. Chicken keeping visitors marvel at George’s rooster prowess. But they haven’t been on the end of his beak ... After wishing for a house with a turret, another of thing on MT’s wish list was to have an orchard on our land. His wish is of course my command. Well not always but in this instance I was happy to oblige! Regular bloggers will know I’ve been planting... 