Monthly Archives: July 2010

Meet the gang

Posted on July 30, 2010 by chezgardner

Meet the knitted gang! What is it about knitted creatures, dolls, animals and whatnots that I find so irresistable? I think each and every one is a work of art. I have yet to buy any knitted food but that’s not … Continue reading →

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We love Ashdown Forest

Posted on July 25, 2010 by chezgardner

Nothing beats a Sunday afternoon stroll in Ashdown Forest. It’s a different experience every time we visit depending on where we park, the season and what the weather is like. Not only is the forest home to Pooh, it’s also full of … Continue reading →

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The best cake in the world

Posted on July 21, 2010 by chezgardner

Just happens to be Nanny Vi’s madeira. And it’s the easiest cake in the world to make. Weigh three eggs (or two large ones) Whatever the eggs weigh add the same weight of self-raising flour, margarine and castor sugar. Mix and … Continue reading →

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Patchwork

Posted on July 18, 2010 by chezgardner

I have finally finished making this patchwork quilt for GG. Made with love from scraps I had left over from other patchworks, it’s been seven months in the making. Spilling red wine on it (whoops) meant having to replace a … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr Mojo

Posted on July 13, 2010 by chezgardner

When Mr Gardner’s Mojo hits the mat , we have a silly little thing going whereby he’s not allowed to read it until he has guessed who is on the cover. I supply the cryptic clue such as was in The Who … Continue reading →

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Lavender shortbread

Posted on July 10, 2010 by chezgardner

After waking up at 5am, and being unable to get back to sleep, there was only one thing for it- try out Lou’s  lavender shortbread recipe before the boys wake up. Now they may not look like the prettiest biscuit this side of … Continue reading →

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