For the first time this year we ate lunch outside and went barefoot at the beach.
What are you having on yours?
We managed to catch a glimpse of the snow in London and came back to sunshine here. It looked quite pleasant from the car park at Putsborough but it was a bitterly cold walk.
Another lovely day of sunshine and frost.
We were given these ducks by our neighbours last year, they are not nearly as friendly as our chickens but they are the loveliest things to watch.
After a long winter of no eggs at all this is a cause of much excitement!
The chickens and ducks are too cold to come out of their house and the pheasants and robins are making the most of it.
Hoping the Year of the Dragon is a happy, healthy and prosperous year for all!
This evening we are drinking to the health of our apple trees and hoping that this year's harvest will be a good one! For hot mulled cider, or warm mulled apple juice for little ones, you can make a sachet of the following: cinnamon, star anise, cardamom pods, fresh ginger, dried orange peel, nutmeg. Add honey to sweeten.
The drive to Heddon's Mouth is a treat in itself with stunning views over Exmoor and mossy tree-lined lanes taking you to Hunter's Inn where we started our walk. A path along the river leads through a steep wooded valley to a spectacular pebble beach where you can rest and explore before heading back for hot chocolate at the Inn.
The local Farmer's Market is held on the second Saturday in the month from 9.30am to 12.00pm in Wrafton Village Hall and on the fourth Saturday in the month from 9.30am-12.00pm in Braunton Parish Hall.
Finally this morning, this winter's first frost!
For the novice knitter this gorgeous pattern from Karen Wright at Middle Campscott Farm down the road in Lee is perfect for a cold winter night.
