From time to time the pigs need a bath. They really don't like it but twice a year needs must and the boys get a good shampoo and rinse. Here are some guinea pig bath time photos. ... Read the Post...
Cocktails & Tapas, The Andalusian
The Andalusian is one of my favourite places to eat in Carlisle. I just love tapas and The Andalusian has the widest range I've found. There are two tapas choices £6 each/3 for £16 and £7 each/3 for £19 but of course you can mix and match. What we ate: Deep fried brie coated in bread crumbs and served with sweet chilli sauce. / Salt and pepper squid deep fried in a crispy batter and served with garlic mayonnaise. / Hand cut ... Read the Post...
Guinea Pigs: Meet The Boys
Meet our boys: Mark and Jez. They are 2 1/2 year old guinea pigs named after Mark and Jeremy from Peep Show. Jez (top) is white and ginger and very fluffy while Mark (bottom) is black, white and ginger with a smooth coat. Jez is a bit ditzy while Mark is very calculated. He likes to jump from high heights while Jez prefers to play it safe. They both love spinach and squeak whenever they think they might get some - whenever we open the ... Read the Post...
The Conservatory Restaurant, The Crown Hotel
Recently I was fortunate enough to win a voucher for a meal for two at The Conservatory Restaurant in The Crown Hotel at a charity night hosted by Belle Wedding Boutique. The Conservatory Restaurant isn't somewhere we would normally choose due to it's location just outside of Carlisle in the pretty little village of Wetheral. I had to drive! However it was nice to try somewhere we might not have visited otherwise. On arrival we were seated in ... Read the Post...