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One of the great things about convalescence, apart from the fact that it means you’re getting better, is the freedom to do what you want. Perhaps you fancy ice-cream for breakfast or a short sleep in the afternoon? Maybe you … Continued
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It’s time for the big reveal, the reason I’ve been spending a lot of time away from social media. I’ve been working on a new project, and not one of my own. At least, not exclusively. As some of you … Continued
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I thought it might be nice, while we’re in the grip of the rain and winds of winter, to take a look at some pictures of a sunny day. Ventor reservoir, on Dartmoor, is a place Yvonne and I pass … Continued
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My favourite walk sees all sorts of weather, as winter approaches here are a few pictures and a couple of videos from years past showing its wilder side. Whatever the season, it still looks beautiful. I’ll be back on Monday, … Continued
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This week, instead of the cubes of beetroot in rolls, I wanted to make a loaf with the beetroot more widely distributed. So that when it was sliced, large lumps didn’t fall out. To achieve this, I cut the beetroot … Continued
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I love beetroot. Whether it’s pickled in vinegar or simply boiled, it has a wonderful taste. I will sometimes roast it instead of potatoes on a Sunday, strangely it goes well with gravy! Today, I want to focus on using … Continued
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There’s no Saturday Rewind again this week, I’m catching up with my review duties, This time, I’m reviewing a new story from a fellow Exeter Author. I read P.J. Reed’s fantasy epic The Torcian Chronicles: Defiance last year and was … Continued
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With summer coming, I thought that I’d revisit a post that I regularly repeat, a simple ‘how to’ that will help you recreate a Devon (or Cornwall) classic. You get the Strawberry Jam and I’ll tell you how to make … Continued
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A change from cookery this week, here are a few pictures from a visit to Dartmoor, back in 2016. Just click on the picture below for the full album. I’ll be back on Monday, with news of a completed novel. … Continued
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In this post, from my old blog in 2016, there are a few pictures of the local countryside. The cliffs here are just ten minutes walk from my house. Click the picture to have a look. I’ll be back on … Continued
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