This snow egg recipe is a sweet treat

Andrew Cook is always kept on his toes, as head chef at The Lime Tree in Fort William. The menu changes every three to four months. He says: ‘As a team, we all write down our ideas and then we handpick it from there. There are just four of us in the team, so things get pretty…

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Snow egg offers a dessert with a difference

This snow egg recipe was created by Andrew Cook, head chef at The Lime Tree in Fort William. The menu at the Lime Tree changes every three to four months. Andrew said: ‘As a team, we all write down our ideas and then we handpick it from there. There are just four of us in the team, so things…

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Get your skin back into tip-top condition as the spring arrives

This is the perfect time of year to give skin a post-winter boost. One of best ways to get skin glowing is facial massage, which also de-stresses the face muscles, boosts circulation, gets rid of toxins via the lymphatic system and improves skin’s texture. The lymphatic system has no pump like the circulatory system, so…

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Peaceful day…

Sunday April 17th – Peaceful day on the yard, all the horses either on the walker or relaxing in the paddocks enjoying some spring grass.  No runners at the point-to-point but Lucy has two rides at Wetherby, Perez in the 2.25 and Knock Three Times in the 4.40 so relaxing won’t really be the right…

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Big day..

Saturday April 9th … Glorious spring weather today and after arriving back late from Aintree last night it was straight back to work with 30 plus horses fed by 6.30 and lots going on on the all weather and schooling ground throughout the morning.  It’s unfortunate that it looks like we will have to run…

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Spring…

Another splendid & productive morning; Papamoa, Amulree & Skipping Chapel worked on the grass, 2nd lot did steady cantering on the “BGF,” those that worked yesterday went for a long hack & Buffalo Ballet, Commercial Express and “Alf” worked on Lucinda’s woodchip.  Not only that I have identified the first guest blogger, connection with racing…

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