I came inside absolutely dripping wet with rain. My little grey pony was safe in her stable, munching on hay and a hot mash. I stood in the doorway to the cold mountain castle kitchen and felt much too cold to take off my drenched rain cloak. So I shivered and looked at the puddle of water which was now getting bigger around my feet. … Continue reading Scrambly Eggs
First of all I would like to say that it is a treat to have a friend like the dragon Starnberg. He is ever so handy in a spot of bother (to quote Sophie) and he is very helpful getting me home when I have stayed out too late on my cold mountain rides. Every so often he has even been so kind as to … Continue reading Baked Apples for Dragons
“Marietta,….Marietta!” I could hear Sophie calling my name but the blue sky and the mountains looked much more interesting. After writing I think I will take my little grey pony out for a ride and ‘forget’ to come back for history. After all, I do have my ring so I can call Starnberg if anything completely surprising happens out there in the mountain ranges. “Marietta!” … Continue reading Sunny Day Sandwich
Today Sophie had to teach Annabelle some mathematics, so she very politely suggested I visit Cook to ask for afternoon tea to be sent to our tower (please). Well – ! It is a very long walk in our cold mountain castle from our tower to the Kitchens, so when Cook saw me she said “Why don’t you help me make your pikelets, to keep … Continue reading Princess Marietta’s Yummy Pikelets
