You know it’s getting colder when you pop your c

You know it’s getting colder when you pop your coat on for the first time this autumn 🍂

Really enjoyed our walk and day out at @delapreabbey on Sunday - it’s one of our go-to spots in this season particularly because it’s so beautiful! I can’t wait to get out more and show you what Northamptonshire looks like because we are blessed with lovely countryside’s and country parks 🥰

Have you popped your coat on yet? Where will you be navigating to in Northamptonshire or beyond this autumn? Let’s share some recommendations in the comments below! 👇🏻

#EverydayOctober #NavigatingNorthants #NorthamptonshireWalks #ThingsToDoNorthants #NavigatingLocal

Pumpkin soup recipe (a lazy beginners guide using

Pumpkin soup recipe (a lazy beginners guide using a locally picked pumpkin!) 🎃

You may have seen yesterday I attempted my first pumpkin soup and it wasn’t a total disaster! I used a big pumpkin picked at @wappenhamfarm where I scooped out the flesh, cut the chunks and even kept the seeds to toast for the topping (or just for a tasty snack) using @cooking_it_vegan’s method! 👌🏼

You just need: 1kg pumpkin, a handful of silver skin onions (guess who forgot they didn’t have regular onions hahaha), 700ml veg stock, 150ml double cream, 1 tbsp lazy garlic, 1 tbsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp mixed herbs, 1tbsp paprika and seasoning to taste 😋

Simply fry your onions and garlic in a saucepan for 5 mins until golden, then chop your pumpkin in half and do the messy bit of cutting it in chunks to pop in a pot to boil until soft. Once done, sieve the pumpkin and wash before popping back in the pot and add your garlic and onions to it. Then, add your veg stock and bring to the boil then simmer for 10-15 mins then add the cream and blitz via a hand blender or scoop a spoonful at a time into a blender and blend until smooth.

Finally, top with a drizzle of double cream, your pumpkin seeds and a few chilli flakes (it’s got a kick if you like it hot 🔥) and ta-da!

I’m in no way a chef, but this was pretty easy to make and I have a ton of leftover pumpkin so who knows what else I’ll make this season 👀

Let me know if you give this a go or if you have any questions and don’t forget to 📌 save this post for later if you fancy making it yourself! #EverydayOctober #NavigatingNorthants

Anyone else put pressure on themselves to do all t

Anyone else put pressure on themselves to do all the “autumnal” activities over their weekends but find themselves wayyyy to tired? 🌚 because same!

Had plans to get out and about today, but ended up sleeping a lot and yet I feel guilty for not making the most of my weekends 🙈 now I’m settled on the sofa waiting for takeaway to come ready to enjoy Strictly Come Dancing - leading such a glam life ✨

One thing that I did do was buy some vegetables ready to make some homemade soups this week because I want to try and recreate this beauty from @fishpubnorthampton a few weeks ago 👀

Hope you’re all having a lovely evening - let me know if I’m not alone in my thoughts here 👇🏻 #EverydayOctober #NavigatingNorthants

Forever drinking pumpkin spice lattes during autum

Forever drinking pumpkin spice lattes during autumn 🌚

I’ve not been so great at keeping up with my #EverydayOctober challenge but I couldn’t resist posting this one which is where you’ll find me most days when I have coffee breaks when I work from home 🥰

I have a whole blog post on here you can get your independent PSL coffee fix in Northamptonshire (should probably update that, eh?) 👀

It’s felt like A WEEK! But hopefully I’ll be enjoying a sunny October weekend around Northamptonshire with lots of things going on (should probably bring back those weekend event roundups too!) 😅

Tell me your plans this weekend 👇🏻 #NavigatingNorthants #NavigatingLocal

AD - PR 🎃 Wappenham Farm is opening for pumpkin

AD - PR 🎃 Wappenham Farm is opening for pumpkin picking! Have you been yet?

I feel soooo late this year compared to when I usually pick my pumpkins, but it was so nice to hear somewhere different and have a nice morning out with our friends @thewishfulluxury and Alex (and bump!) 👶🏼

They have a lot going on here for all ages from a full farm of pumpkins, a Halloween shop, spooky cafe, farm animals, maize maze and even… yes, a Christmas shop! 😍

Such a delightful place down the road and I’ll certainly be back! 📍 you can find Wappenham Farm on Rectory Way, Wappenham, Towcester, NN12 8SQ

📌 Save this post for PYO Pumpkin inspiration in Northamptonshire! #NavigatingNorthants #EverydayOctober

We’ve had such a lovely Saturday drinking beers

We’ve had such a lovely Saturday drinking beers at @romanwaybrewery during a pretty sunny October day 🌞 it’s definitely a place I’ve been wanting to visit for a while and Oktoberfest is a must do event!

Plus, some amazing food from @therub_bbq topped the afternoon off! Hope you’ve all had a lovely Saturday too! 🧡 #NavigatingNorthants #EverydayOctober

Guess who forgot to post their #EverydayOctober ph

Guess who forgot to post their #EverydayOctober photo last night… 👀

Have two posts instead! Happy Friday! I’be got an exciting weekend ahead of me, starting with bowling and a curry with my work team tonight 🍛 then tomorrow, I’m off to an Oktoberfest (prost! 🍻) and I am *finally* off to pick my own pumpkins - so very much a navigating about weekend which I love and have missed!

I’ve definitely become comfortable being at home more, but getting out and about again has given me a spark of energy once again especially during autumn 🍂

Let me know what you’re up to this weekend! Don’t forget to share your posts in Northamptonshire and beyond using #NavigatingNorthants or #NavigatingLocal 🙌🏻

Good soup 👌🏼 Autumn is defo soup season and

Good soup 👌🏼

Autumn is defo soup season and I’m already gathering some ideas for dinners and lunches to take to work. Have you ever tried broccoli and cheddar soup? 🥦🧀

Before you say “ewwww” 🤢 don’t judge it before you try it as it’s one of my favourites and SO easy to make - if you wanna try it yourself, save this post for the quick recipe and method which is ideal for two people 👇🏻

- One whole broccoli, boiled
- One small carrot, grated
- One white onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves or a teaspoon of lazy garlic
- 250ml vegetable stock
- unlimited amounts of grated cheddar cheese

Method: pour boiling water into a pan on the hob until soft, then whilst that’s boiling, chop up onion and garlic and fry in a saucepan until soft, then add grated carrot and continue to cook until it’s all soft, then bung that and your broccoli into a blender along with your broccoli and veg stock (or use a hand blender) 💪🏼

Blend until thick or add a bit of milk to make it less, put back into the pan and pop in the grated cheese until it’s all melted, then serve in bowls with more cheese and seasoning! 🙌🏻

Let me know if you try this recipe yourself! #EverydayOctober

Pumpkin spice and everything nice ✨ Took a trip

Pumpkin spice and everything nice ✨

Took a trip down to town for my annual dentist appointment and my teeth are sparkling clean and good for another year, so obviously treated myself to a pumpkin spice latte from @tenhandscafe ✌🏼 I have a whole blog post on where you can get your pumpkin spice latte fix in Northamptonshire that I should probably update 🌚

Fresh air did me the world of good after SAD syndrome hit (anyone else felt it hit hard today? 💩) and it’s taught me I need to get myself outside for more coffee walks!

How do you overcome seasonal affective disorder? Let’s fill the comments with positive thoughts 👇🏻 #EverydayOctober

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You know it’s getting colder when you pop your c

You know it’s getting colder when you pop your coat on for the first time this autumn 🍂

Really enjoyed our walk and day out at @delapreabbey on Sunday - it’s one of our go-to spots in this season particularly because it’s so beautiful! I can’t wait to get out more and show you what Northamptonshire looks like because we are blessed with lovely countryside’s and country parks 🥰

Have you popped your coat on yet? Where will you be navigating to in Northamptonshire or beyond this autumn? Let’s share some recommendations in the comments below! 👇🏻

#EverydayOctober #NavigatingNorthants #NorthamptonshireWalks #ThingsToDoNorthants #NavigatingLocal

Pumpkin soup recipe (a lazy beginners guide using

Pumpkin soup recipe (a lazy beginners guide using a locally picked pumpkin!) 🎃

You may have seen yesterday I attempted my first pumpkin soup and it wasn’t a total disaster! I used a big pumpkin picked at @wappenhamfarm where I scooped out the flesh, cut the chunks and even kept the seeds to toast for the topping (or just for a tasty snack) using @cooking_it_vegan’s method! 👌🏼

You just need: 1kg pumpkin, a handful of silver skin onions (guess who forgot they didn’t have regular onions hahaha), 700ml veg stock, 150ml double cream, 1 tbsp lazy garlic, 1 tbsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp mixed herbs, 1tbsp paprika and seasoning to taste 😋

Simply fry your onions and garlic in a saucepan for 5 mins until golden, then chop your pumpkin in half and do the messy bit of cutting it in chunks to pop in a pot to boil until soft. Once done, sieve the pumpkin and wash before popping back in the pot and add your garlic and onions to it. Then, add your veg stock and bring to the boil then simmer for 10-15 mins then add the cream and blitz via a hand blender or scoop a spoonful at a time into a blender and blend until smooth.

Finally, top with a drizzle of double cream, your pumpkin seeds and a few chilli flakes (it’s got a kick if you like it hot 🔥) and ta-da!

I’m in no way a chef, but this was pretty easy to make and I have a ton of leftover pumpkin so who knows what else I’ll make this season 👀

Let me know if you give this a go or if you have any questions and don’t forget to 📌 save this post for later if you fancy making it yourself! #EverydayOctober #NavigatingNorthants

Anyone else put pressure on themselves to do all t

Anyone else put pressure on themselves to do all the “autumnal” activities over their weekends but find themselves wayyyy to tired? 🌚 because same!

Had plans to get out and about today, but ended up sleeping a lot and yet I feel guilty for not making the most of my weekends 🙈 now I’m settled on the sofa waiting for takeaway to come ready to enjoy Strictly Come Dancing - leading such a glam life ✨

One thing that I did do was buy some vegetables ready to make some homemade soups this week because I want to try and recreate this beauty from @fishpubnorthampton a few weeks ago 👀

Hope you’re all having a lovely evening - let me know if I’m not alone in my thoughts here 👇🏻 #EverydayOctober #NavigatingNorthants

Forever drinking pumpkin spice lattes during autum

Forever drinking pumpkin spice lattes during autumn 🌚

I’ve not been so great at keeping up with my #EverydayOctober challenge but I couldn’t resist posting this one which is where you’ll find me most days when I have coffee breaks when I work from home 🥰

I have a whole blog post on here you can get your independent PSL coffee fix in Northamptonshire (should probably update that, eh?) 👀

It’s felt like A WEEK! But hopefully I’ll be enjoying a sunny October weekend around Northamptonshire with lots of things going on (should probably bring back those weekend event roundups too!) 😅

Tell me your plans this weekend 👇🏻 #NavigatingNorthants #NavigatingLocal

AD - PR 🎃 Wappenham Farm is opening for pumpkin

AD - PR 🎃 Wappenham Farm is opening for pumpkin picking! Have you been yet?

I feel soooo late this year compared to when I usually pick my pumpkins, but it was so nice to hear somewhere different and have a nice morning out with our friends @thewishfulluxury and Alex (and bump!) 👶🏼

They have a lot going on here for all ages from a full farm of pumpkins, a Halloween shop, spooky cafe, farm animals, maize maze and even… yes, a Christmas shop! 😍

Such a delightful place down the road and I’ll certainly be back! 📍 you can find Wappenham Farm on Rectory Way, Wappenham, Towcester, NN12 8SQ

📌 Save this post for PYO Pumpkin inspiration in Northamptonshire! #NavigatingNorthants #EverydayOctober

We’ve had such a lovely Saturday drinking beers

We’ve had such a lovely Saturday drinking beers at @romanwaybrewery during a pretty sunny October day 🌞 it’s definitely a place I’ve been wanting to visit for a while and Oktoberfest is a must do event!

Plus, some amazing food from @therub_bbq topped the afternoon off! Hope you’ve all had a lovely Saturday too! 🧡 #NavigatingNorthants #EverydayOctober

Guess who forgot to post their #EverydayOctober ph

Guess who forgot to post their #EverydayOctober photo last night… 👀

Have two posts instead! Happy Friday! I’be got an exciting weekend ahead of me, starting with bowling and a curry with my work team tonight 🍛 then tomorrow, I’m off to an Oktoberfest (prost! 🍻) and I am *finally* off to pick my own pumpkins - so very much a navigating about weekend which I love and have missed!

I’ve definitely become comfortable being at home more, but getting out and about again has given me a spark of energy once again especially during autumn 🍂

Let me know what you’re up to this weekend! Don’t forget to share your posts in Northamptonshire and beyond using #NavigatingNorthants or #NavigatingLocal 🙌🏻

Good soup 👌🏼 Autumn is defo soup season and

Good soup 👌🏼

Autumn is defo soup season and I’m already gathering some ideas for dinners and lunches to take to work. Have you ever tried broccoli and cheddar soup? 🥦🧀

Before you say “ewwww” 🤢 don’t judge it before you try it as it’s one of my favourites and SO easy to make - if you wanna try it yourself, save this post for the quick recipe and method which is ideal for two people 👇🏻

- One whole broccoli, boiled
- One small carrot, grated
- One white onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves or a teaspoon of lazy garlic
- 250ml vegetable stock
- unlimited amounts of grated cheddar cheese

Method: pour boiling water into a pan on the hob until soft, then whilst that’s boiling, chop up onion and garlic and fry in a saucepan until soft, then add grated carrot and continue to cook until it’s all soft, then bung that and your broccoli into a blender along with your broccoli and veg stock (or use a hand blender) 💪🏼

Blend until thick or add a bit of milk to make it less, put back into the pan and pop in the grated cheese until it’s all melted, then serve in bowls with more cheese and seasoning! 🙌🏻

Let me know if you try this recipe yourself! #EverydayOctober

Pumpkin spice and everything nice ✨ Took a trip

Pumpkin spice and everything nice ✨

Took a trip down to town for my annual dentist appointment and my teeth are sparkling clean and good for another year, so obviously treated myself to a pumpkin spice latte from @tenhandscafe ✌🏼 I have a whole blog post on where you can get your pumpkin spice latte fix in Northamptonshire that I should probably update 🌚

Fresh air did me the world of good after SAD syndrome hit (anyone else felt it hit hard today? 💩) and it’s taught me I need to get myself outside for more coffee walks!

How do you overcome seasonal affective disorder? Let’s fill the comments with positive thoughts 👇🏻 #EverydayOctober

Have you been pumpkin picking yet? 🎃 I’m us

Have you been pumpkin picking yet? 🎃

I’m usually first at the crop (literally!) but I am yet to go to one of the local ones to pick my own pumpkins for my annual display outside my front garden 🌚

If you need some inspiration, a couple of PYO pumpkin patches in Northamptonshire include @overstonegrangefarm (pictured) @wappenhamfarm, @saxbys_cider, Sunshine Farm in Brixworth, @westlodgefarmpark and @mini_meadows_farm - plenty of options for you there! 👀

Wish me luck in making a beautiful display like this one! 📌 Save this post for PYO Pumpkin places in Northamptonshire!

#EverydayOctober #NavigatingNorthants

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