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Hampton Roads From the Water…the Daily Farm Adventures

Jamie Oliver — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:16:50 +0000

We’ve picked up a new weekend family adventure around here. Because everyone needs a break from chores. And we needed something new to work on. {smile} And yeah, we bought a boat. How else do you REALLY see Hampton Roads, right? The very name refers to our “roads” meaning the waterways here. (Although we usually […]

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Cows, Compost, and Cow Paddies…the Daily Farm Adventures

Jamie Oliver — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:16:36 +0000

We’ve had several baby cows born this year. No twins, although they all look like they could be twins. And they all hang out together and play together. And our cows all parent in a big family group, so half the time you can’t tell who belongs to whom. But they aren’t twins. Molly’s calves […]

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10 Gifts for Jane Austen Fans

Jamie Oliver — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:07:05 +0000

Do I love the classics? Yes. Do I love Jane Austen the best? Also yes. {smile} Here are 10 fun gifts for the Jane Austen fan, or classic literature lover in your life! 1. Jane Austen Coffee Mug This Jane Austen coffee mug from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild is a favorite of mine, and I […]

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Spring in Norway…Airport Travel Clothes

Jamie Oliver — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:24:28 +0000

What I wore to the airport for traveling to Norway in May. Pretty much the basic layers I wore throughout our road trip as well. LL Bean Women Scotch Plaid Flannel LL Bean Women Waffle Henley Duluth Dry on the Fly bootcut pants (plus) Osprey Daylite Plus (or Daylite Cinch) as a personal item/camera bag. […]

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How to Pack Light for Norway in Spring…Carry On Only

Jamie Oliver — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 18:55:30 +0000

Our recent vacation (just the two of us!) was a while in the planning. It’s not easy to get away from the farm, the kids, the jobs. But we got a good flight deal by booking in advance and just putting it on the calendar. Even though this trip was longer than our Scotland adventure, […]

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