Author Archives: Tiggy Hayes
Evoking Memories
Once upon a long time ago I lived for a while in London. I am not sure if every large city is like it but there was a particular vitality to the place especially after dark. I remember the day … Continue reading
Red Wine Lamb
With the weather thinking about turning colder and Sundays filled with sporting fixtures, I dig out my slow cooker and our meals turn into casseroles, stews and slowly tenderised meats.This is a very rich melt in the mouth alternative to … Continue reading
Jump Start
It started with the inevitable call and I knew; if Number 1 son was calling it was not to say he loved me or how was I, and most definitely not to offer to do the shopping in order to … Continue reading
Stirred and Shaken
I cannot believe how quickly a year has gone by. As the weekend neared, the excitement laced with large drops of trepidation intoxicated my every movement. It was never about not holidaying with the family, but rather more joining my … Continue reading
All Inclusive
From the moment we touched down and probably before; we were under the emphatic but subtle officialdom of the holiday company. We stepped off the Magaluf Express straight into the pre-prescribed formulaic world of many a TV sitcom. A final … Continue reading
Magaluf Express
The decision to take a family holiday was a non-event this year. The older boys not even sure if they wanted to join us unless of course we are going somewhere hot, abroad and within close proximity of Magaluf or Ayia … Continue reading
Procrastination – the Thief of Time
There is never enough time. This is a continual grumble of mine. In an ideal world I would have time to do everything I want to in each passing day. They say if you want something done then you must … Continue reading
Monday Blog Tour
It was a surprise and delight to be asked to join in this tour of blogs from some very successful writers. I hope I can do them justice. Many thanks to Veronica for her tag to join the Monday Blog … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning
The sun has got his hat on and is coming out to play. Have we finally got through all that bad weather and the continual flooding and misery? Is the sun going to stay with us for a while? Time … Continue reading
Yorkshire Puddings
This is a relatively quick recipe if you don’t include the chilling time.It is a very rich recipe which I have adapted over the years. It does need specific measurements and has to be eaten straight from the oven … Continue reading