Posted by Sally on June 29th, 2008 in Farming Issues, Green Living
In early May 2008 Defra approved a GM potato trial at Leeds University, stating “It is satisfied that the proposed trial will not result in any adverse effect on human health or the environment.”
The trial was to be carried out in North Yorkshire and last for three years. A similar trial last year had to [...]
Posted by Sally on June 27th, 2008 in Hearth & Home, Household
What better food is there than a plate of stew or bowl of soup with warm freshly baked bread? My mouth is watering just thinking about it but most people would never dream of making it themselves, considering it too difficult to do.
Bread making is very simple when you get the hang of it, you [...]
Posted by Sally on June 25th, 2008 in Cumbria, Rural Resources
Cumbria, including the Lake District National Park, has a number of mountain rescue teams who are often called out to find inexperienced fell walkers who still insist on having a stroll up a mountain wearing sandals and carrying a cheese sandwich.
Call it what you like, fell walking, rambling, hiking or mountaineering, whether you plan an [...]
Posted by Sally on June 23rd, 2008 in Country Living, Dating, Farming Issues
Just typing dating or UK dating into your search engine may not get you the result you want if you are looking for farmer dating. Farming is a way of life, which involves long hours and lots of mud.
Finding a partner that understands farming and rural living is certainly not easy, someone that understands you [...]
Posted by Sally on June 19th, 2008 in Cumbria
I love living in Cumbria and feel very lucky to be able to do so, hence the new category in my blog where I shall support Cumbria and shamelessly plug rural business ventures here.
Cumbria receives millions of visitors from all over the world each year, just last week on the London Underground I met an [...]