Magi Mix

A couple of months ago Hubby got a brochure through from work with the option to pick whatever he wanted (up to a value) for his 20 years long service award.

After he had had a quick flick through he decided there was nothing in it he wanted (Mont Blanc pens etc) and passed the brochure to me - saying 'get what you want'.

Well for a long time I had been yearning for a Magi Mix Food Processor and as we have just had a new kitchen I decided to order one.

The model is a 4200 in satin steel and although have only had it a couple of weeks it has proved as good as I had hoped and more.

The problem now is that Hubby, after watching all the recent cooking programs, has decided that it is now his and he wont stop baking and cooking! To make my point, I was working until 8 last night and came home to a Christmas Cake. He also bought a Magi Mix Ice Cream maker on Saturday and that has been used every night too.

When I can get near the processor (normally when he is at work) I have made bread, cakes, chopped, grated and much more. They truly are an amazing piece of kit.

I will continue to keep you updated on my experiences with it.

Shackletons Garden & Lifestyle

Just outside the village of Chatburn lies Shackletons Garden & Lifestyle and The Pavilion Coffee shop & Brasserie.

You could easily spend an afternoon here.

The garden center sells everything you need and they have a fantastic array of plants and shrubs including an amazing topiary tree of a racehorse!

In the Lifestyle section you can buy everything to make your home & outdoor living space fantastic! Outdoor dining, patio furniture (out of the ordinary) all singing barbeques and drink coolers. Indoor furniture, scrumptious settees, cushions, paintings and Farrow & Ball paint and wallpaper. Gifts for all ages, books, jewelry and cards.

Then on to The Pavilion! Here they serve everything to suit your mood - glass of wine and nibbles, pannini's, and full main meals on their daily specials board. they have wonderful coffees and teas, cakes, cream scones and kids food. The busy restaurant with leather settees and an outdoor dining area has a great atmosphere. It is a really nice place to visit for either just a coffee or for a full meal and the prices are reasonable. The staff are polite and helpful and the food is excellent. It is licensed with a good selection of wine by the glass or bottle and beer on draught. On some evenings during the year they have themed nights which are very popular.

Another good reason to visist is they have just started selling Huntleys of Salmesburys amazing ice-cream Moo2You.

Plenty of parking, beautiful views and a kids play area - there is something for everyone and is well worth a visit!