Ben Eagle

Sea Buckthorn

Unless you know me personally you have probably never heard of sea buckthorn, although you may have seen it growing on the coast. It has a bright orange berry and silvery green coloured leaves and it is renowned for its health benefits. It is far more popular in Europe, as well as in Russia andContinueContinue reading “Sea Buckthorn”

Book Review: ‘Confessions of an Accidental Zoo Curator’ by Annette Libeskind Berkovits

It might seem surprising that the former Senior Vice President at the Wildlife Conservation Society grew up without any animals and in her early career had actually been rather timid at handling certain species, but that was entirely the case for conservation expert Annette Libeskind Berkovits, author of this rather splendid memoir entitled Confession ofContinueContinue reading “Book Review: ‘Confessions of an Accidental Zoo Curator’ by Annette Libeskind Berkovits”

70 miles later. My Suffolk Coast Path Experience.

One foot ahead of the other. It doesn’t necessarily matter at what speed. You just need to keep moving forwards. The Suffolk Coast Path, which stretches from Lowestoft in the north of the county to Felixstowe in the south, is one of the lesser known long distance walking routes in England. From Friday to SundayContinueContinue reading “70 miles later. My Suffolk Coast Path Experience.”

Catch up post

With summer tasks in full swing I am very sorry that the number of posts I have been able to write on here has diminished. Wherever you are in the country (assuming you are a UK reader) you will know what I mean when I say that the heat is bearable but it does tendContinueContinue reading “Catch up post”

Elderflower Cordial

I am delighted to introduce Holly Betts’ first seasonal recipe, part of a brand new monthly series on ThinkingCountry. Elderflowers are still around in many places and I can confirm that it’s completely worthwhile making the most of them while they last in the form of this delicious cordial. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Welcome to the first post inContinueContinue reading “Elderflower Cordial”