Can you believe we’re more than half way through the year? I can’t. I mean, where does the time actually go? It feels like a few weeks ago we were clinking glasses and saying Happy New Cheer and now here we are in JULY! Argh!
Anyhoo, June was a short but pleasing month with just the right balance of work, play and time at home and away. I’m going to grab a cuppa and do a quick rewind of the month that was. I’d love it if you joined me.
Making: Rhubarb curd – it’s crazy good! Can’t stop making it, won’t stop making it.
Baking: My way through the archives with this Flourless Coconut and Almond Cake.
Cooking: This chicken pie for David for Father’s Day. Can’t wait to share the recipe.
Using: Up all my brown bananas and making this yummy Banana and Carrot Cake.
Eating: Scones with rhubarb butter – it’s the season for it!
Drinking: Wine at The Rutland Vineyard – the wine is as stunning as the view!
Posting: This recipe for Healthier Chicken Parmigiana. It’s one of our favourites.
Starting: To learn German… on Duolingo, of course!
Finishing: Up invigilating for the summer season.
Celebrating: Our one year house-a-versary!
Giving: Our lounge a makeover and thrilled with the result – we have so much space now.
Booking: A mini break to Cologne for the Christmas markets in December.
Linking: Up with Sherry for this month’s In My Kitchen.
Sharing: Where to eat, stay and play and the best bars and cafes in Madrid. Take me back!
Reading: James Blunt’s Loosely Based on a Made Up Story but I’m such a slow reader these days.
Watching: England play in the Euros – they’ve been very underwhelming thus far.
Listening: To 80s anthems while I work out.
Exercising: With Joe Wicks most days. What a guy!
Enjoying: A girl’s night in Birmingham with my old pal from uni, Saz.
Seeing: James live at Birmingham Utilita Arena – what a treat.
Going: To London for some quality auntie time.
Catching: Our favourite actor, Daryl McCormack in the play, A Long Day’s Journey Into Night.
Bringing: Back this enormo-challah from auntie’s local Jewish bakery. So good!
Coughing: My guts up for the first half of the month but it’s nothing that a bowl of chicken soup can’t fix!
Escaping: To the country to my friend’s barn to catch up with the gang.
Buying: Peter Alexander PJs – they deliver to England for just five pounds! Who knew?!
Winning: Tickets to Dogfest at Burghley House. Teddy had a great day and even scored a free fur trim!
Picking: My own rhubarb from the allotment. Such a treat!
Wondering: What to do with this fresh garlic my neighbour brought me from his allotment.
Looking: Up at the beautiful blue skies.
Noticing: The beauty and history of Stamford’s streets. Barn Hill is one of my favourites.
Marvelling: That the geraniums I planted have not only bloomed but are still alive.
Loving: My new nails. My nail tech April never disappoints!
Loving: Teddy’s new haircut – just in time for the mini heatwave!
Liking: Friday flowers – it’s totally a thing.
Disliking: The news.
Thinking: About who to vote for in the upcoming election. I am not spoilt for choice.
Adding: This coffee plant to my little green growing family.
Laughing: At the t-shirt Teddy bought David for Father’s Day. It’s perfect!
Wearing: My new alphabet animal Little Party Dress.
Managing: To spend two weekends with my dear friend Heather.
Moaning: About the weather, it’s either too hot or too cold. Why can’t it be just right?!
Cheering: On the teams in the inauguaral Kiwani’s Raft Race.
Getting: Excited about birthday season – me, David and Teddy all have July birthdays.
How was your June? What are you looking forward to in July?
