Summer has arrived in Cambridge and it’s perfect weather for punting, so long as you don’t mind company... There are multiple options if you’d like to take to the river, either for hiring your own punt or letting a chauffeur take the strain. Something I only became aware of recently is that the Trinity College … Continue reading The power of three – Trinity punts
Category: light stuff
Atmospheric Cambridge – cosy up at The Eagle
The weather's closing in here in Cambridge and conditions are perfect for holing up in a pub. One of the city's most famous is The Eagle. From my point of view, it’s significant because Nate and Ruby meet there for lunch in One Dark Lie. If pushed, I’ll also admit that it’s quite well known … Continue reading Atmospheric Cambridge – cosy up at The Eagle
I want a label of my very own…
I know a lot of writers get fed up with having their work labelled. I can see it's limiting to have your novel firmly dumped into one category, and books vary so much that using any of the standard classifications can only be a very blunt instrument. That said, I’m still busy trying to find … Continue reading I want a label of my very own…
Derwentwater by the light of fireworks
Since You Think You Know Me was published in December, I’ve been using photos of various settings from the book to promote it. I love both London and the Lake District so I’ve got plentiful supplies. I have to confess, I’m not the greatest photographer though. It’s mainly DH and my daughters who keep me … Continue reading Derwentwater by the light of fireworks
The need for speed – every oven has a silver lining…
Well, actually, it’s aluminium foil. My search for time-saving tips from friends continues, and the latest suggestion comes from Bev, and revolves around lining things to avoid having to clean them. Good one.Nothing beats flowery drawers...She puts a clean, neat bit of foil at the base of her oven to catch stuff, but that’s not … Continue reading The need for speed – every oven has a silver lining…
Autumn: Season of Spiders and Sudden Darkness…
I find it hard to let go of summer. Suddenly, Cambridge is like this: At eight o’clock in the evening… How did that happen? However, this post, at Catherine, Caffeinated, struck just the right note to make the onset of autumn seem inspiring (rather than simply a descent into dark nights where I have to … Continue reading Autumn: Season of Spiders and Sudden Darkness…
Light Stuff – Acting the Goat…
It’s that time of the year again*. The sun is beating down, the afternoons are long and lazy, bees dip in and out of the honeysuckle flowers and, in the Wartnaby household, thoughts turn to... Climbing up mountains.No, I don’t know why either. For myself, I suspect some other member of the family has been … Continue reading Light Stuff – Acting the Goat…
Summer fruits, chocolate sauce, crème de cassis… oh, and sponge, obviously.
Clearly, this pudding is healthy, because it has fruit in it. Let no one tell you otherwise. Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: around 1 hour (if using ready-prepared Caramel) Serves: 8 Ingredients For the chocolate sauce base: 300g summer fruits 120g dark chocolate 397g tin Caramel (or condensed milk, boiled in its can … Continue reading Summer fruits, chocolate sauce, crème de cassis… oh, and sponge, obviously.
A Word Quiz for a Snowy Day…
In the style of Call my Bluff, here’s a word definition quiz to do by the fire whilst waiting for the sun to come out... redingote – Is it:a) a type of terracotta roof tile? b) a woman’s long coat with a contrasting or cutaway front?c) a woven insulation made from reeds? ramkie – Is … Continue reading A Word Quiz for a Snowy Day…
The quest for an outrageous sponge pudding continues…
I’ve had a strong desire for sponge puddings of late; something to do with the cold weather, I think. I’ve searched the net for new recipes, but keep finding ones involving things I’m a bit scared of (like suet...) or ones that require hours of steaming on the hob. I wanted something really easy, as … Continue reading The quest for an outrageous sponge pudding continues…
Clare Chase 