May 2016

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May 2016 was a busy month for us – Mr Sat Night’s ‘Big’ birthday, and all the shenanigans associated with it;

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Summer scenes

Sunrise, 5am  from Kelly's Hotel, Rosslare Co Wexford

Watching the seasons change is one of our great pleasures, and the move from Spring to Summer is always special. The longer days and luxuriant growth (of the weeds particularly, in my case!) allow us to spend more time outdoors, and watch our favourite places take on their Summer persona..

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The General Merchants, Ormeau Road

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Spring awakens!

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February 2016 – wet, cold and windy!

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Despite it being such a wet, windy and cold month, we managed to get out and about when the chances presented themselves. Thank goodness that St George’s is a covered market – it saved our bacon on all those soggy Saturdays!

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My Everyday Scones

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Small, fluffy, best the day they’re made…forgive me for blowing my own trumpet, but these are the business.. I’ve got

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St George’s Market, Belfast

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St George’s – a Victorian covered market, which runs every weekend; providing the people of Belfast, their visitors and tourists

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Blueberries…grow your own!

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  There’s nothing quite like a home-made blueberry pancake, especially accompanied by  that golden glow of superiority and self-satisfaction of knowing that you

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Mount Stewart

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  Mount Stewart, a national Trust property just outside Newtownards, is one of our favourite places on the planet. Prepare

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