THE WRITE WAY TO DIE BY JO BAVINGTON-JONES I was so pleased when Jo gave me a copy of her new book to read as I had read a couple of reviews about it and it sounded really good. I started my copy a few days ago and I cannot put it down and I do believe I have a mention in it although Jo hasn’t put my name. What a unique way of writing a book and one I have not seen before, Jo is a very talented author plus a super person. This could very easily be my…
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A little while ago I reviewed a cooling blanket that I thought was good, you can read my review here. I was asked to review these pillowcases which are made from the same material, I got the blue ones as forgot to change the colour but you know what I don’t care as these are so flipping good. We had a week of 30 degrees so you can imagine how hot you get in that heat and then a hot flush on top of that! It really is not pleasant but these pillowcases really work, it’s like they cool your…
View PostAfter making a couple of rhubarb crumbles I was left wondering about the making of alcohol as I do really like the rhubarb gin and the vodka that you can buy. How hard could it be? After reading the different recipes I decided to have a try but I didn’t have a demi jon bottle so I got a few litre bottles cleaned and sterilised them. What I didn’t realise was the bottleneck is very small on a bottle so I had to cut the rhubarb up even smaller to get it in the bottle. I also had some strawberries…
View PostWhat a gorgeous castle, I cannot believe that I have never visited here before especially as it is under an hour from Folkestone along the coast. I took myself off on Sunday to the psychic fair, I loved the idea of a witches market and was interested to see what it was all about. At the back of the castle, you have the tea rooms with many tables and chairs set up outside with views of the gardens. I had a pot of tea and a lovely scone with cream and jam, it really was so relaxing there, I could…
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