http://www.broomeparkfarm.co.uk A Taste of the Good Life Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:25:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have been extravagant this week and treated myself to a traditional cake stand - the photo doesn't really show off the stand to full effect - each plate is a different floral pattern, resulting in a nostalgic look. I also bought 16m of bunting - I'm not sure why, ... http://www.broomeparkfarm.co.uk/2010/07/pure-nostalgia/ Although the weather has taken a turn for the worst, the garden definitely appreciates the rain. I have picked this bowl of raspberries this morning and they are absolutely gorgeous - plump and juicy - delicious with warm toffee waffles and icecream! I will probably freeze some too, ready to ... http://www.broomeparkfarm.co.uk/2010/07/garden-harvest/ There has been so much blossom this year and all the hedgerows have been stunning - beautiful white clouds for weeks on end. Last week I managed to make some elderflower cordial - one of my favourite summer drinks - ad elderflower champagne. This is only the second time I ... http://www.broomeparkfarm.co.uk/2010/07/elderflowers-galore/ Having muddled along for several weeks with the bees I had a message to say Michael was coming to mark the queen - neither Sandra nor I had been able to spot her! He duly arrived yesterday morning and we opened the hive. Michael was immediately concerned about the number ... http://www.broomeparkfarm.co.uk/2010/06/bee-swarm/ [caption id="attachment_522" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Haymaking at Broome Park Farm"][/caption] The weather has been perfect for haymaking and today the team are baling here at Broome Park. This field is being made into small rectangular bales - these are easily handled and very popular with horse owners and smallholders who don't have ... http://www.broomeparkfarm.co.uk/2010/06/haymaking/