The ultimate mountain meal, these muffins started off from a conversation about a healthy muffin recipe. One trip into Hay later, Georgina had all the ingredients ready and the baking began – blueberry muffins. Then carrot and raisin. Fudge. Cheese and bacon. Savoury cheese and tomato…. All delicious. Thank you Georgina!Continue Reading
Beautiful, tranquil, timeless Capel-y-ffin
BBC2 Wales has a wonderful Secret Wales programme at 7pm on Thursdays. They recently featured Capel-y-ffin which is the peaceful venue for our lovely Welsh mountain retreat holidays
I first started working in the Capel-y-ffin valley nearly 10 years ago and it’s always felt magic to me. But there’s a much broader picture than that. The valley and its surroundings has been attracting people and providing a very special atmosphere for many centuries.
This BBC2 programme captured so much of the feel of the place, that I’ve transcribed every word… which was a real pleasure to do! So here’s the first part of the story about one of Wales – and the world’s – best kept secrets. Continue Reading