How much fun can you have on your own boat without going too far, or spending too much money? This was what I wanted to find out. The weather looked perfect, Ranger’s fridge was stuffed with food, and we had 30 bottles of wine on board together with Gin, Brandy and Whisky. No ghastly airport…
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When Dog Food Is Cheaper Than Feeding A Family
It was when Poppy, my stratospherically brilliant working cocker spaniel got yet another digestive upset, from scavenging (probably in my very active compost heap) as she is very wont to do, that I found myself going once again to Tesco, this morning, to buy some chicken and rice. For all you dog owners who…
Cruising from Woolverstone, Suffolk to the Channel Islands, North Brittany and Normandy in July and August 2018 in our Rival.9
Three weeks cruising the Channel Islands, North Brittany and Normandy in our Rival yacht
Possibly the Worlds Best Vanilla Ice Cream. And no Churning Required!
Now I have eaten Vanilla Ice Cream in many excellent restaurants, some even with Michelin stars. I have also eaten most of the top branded Vanilla Ice Creams on sale in the main UK Supermarkets. Oh yes, and the ghastly Mr Whippy offerings from the sea-side ice cream vans. You could say that I have…
June brings a glut of Strawberries, and what can you do with them?
Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Ice Cream and Strawberry Compote! Just don’t freeze them, as they seriously deteriorate when frozen whole. First, my incredibly simple Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe, this will make 4 litres for all the family to enjoy over the summer, or for one great big party. No Ice Cream Maker required! Simply take 2lbs…

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