Best Gift - My Secret Indulgence

My husband always tries really hard to spoil me at Christmas.  We''re not quite brave enough to leave things purely to chance so we write a wish list in October.  The list ranges from the outrageous, need to win the lottery first, gifts to the practical everyday items (my list always includes items of stationery and his includes the "fixings" needed for his daily smoothie).

This year he really outdid himself - and I'm finding it hard to choose between 2 gifts as to my favourite 2014 gift.  We both purchased an experience day for each other.  Mine is a day spent with Owls at one of the local wildlife centres.  I am so excited about this, I've had a lifelong love of owls and to spend the day learning about these beautiful secretive birds, and then getting to handle/fly them is going to be one of my highlights of 2015.  A blog post will definitely accompany the day so watch this space........

Recipes - Teriyaki Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pulled pork is usually associated with BBQ flavours so this is a little Asian take on an American classic.

Family Fun Days Out - Our Wish List for 2015

Every year we say we're going to visit a new place every month on one of our family days out.  But I've learned, as with most things, if you don't plan for it, it doesn't happen!  Without a plan we get to the night before and end up opting for a tried and tested spot where we know we'll have fun.

So this is my wish list for this year - as we visit each one I'll create a post with our review of the trip.

Recipes - Bourbon Chicken

I first came across this yummy recipe for Bourbon Chicken on Pinterest and the whole family enjoys it. I was surprised to find there's no Bourbon in it although I expect the original recipe did have.

The Seals at Horsey Beach

If you live within driving distance of the Norfolk coastline then I highly recommend a trip to Horsey Beach between late November and end of January to see the amazing colony of grey seals that come ashore to have their young. Only a few miles from the commercial seaside experience of Great Yarmouth, Horsey brings you right back to nature in a very up close and personal way.

Recipe: Pork Fillet with Cherry Sauce

Many years ago I was invited to dinner at a friend's house and she made a delicious bacon wrapped pork tenderloin with a red wine and cherry sauce. I wrote the recipe down but lost it somewhere over the years so, for our New Year's Dinner, I decided to try and recreate the recipe as best I could remember.

Monthly Menu - January 2015

Happy New Year!  So 2015 has finally arrived and I hope you have plans to make it a great one.  The one thing I've really learned over the years is that you can't sit and wait for someone else to make things happen.  No matter what your goals are, you are the one in the driving seat!  With that being said, I plan to make some real changes in 2015, stay tuned for the details.