The highest peak of Ladhar Bheinn is permanently dusted with snow now. It stands white and proud from the rest of the mountains in the Knoydart range, unusually clear today rather than swathed in wisps of cloud.
We haven’t had any snow here on the croft yet, which, based on our experience of the last three years, is unusual. It will come, but it’s been a surprisingly mild winter so far – a few crispy frosts, lots of achingly clear nights, but no snow.
The cats are spending lots of time out on the croft, still catching voles on a pretty regular basis.
Their paws are cold and their fur is stiff with frost when they come in from their wandering. They fight for the comfiest seats before settling down on the sofa cushions and curling up to sleep. Cats sleep like the most blissful things, small, boneless furry piles of vibrating happiness.
We’ve had the most amazing sunrises and sunsets over these last few weeks.
Whilst the outdoor temperatures are hovering around freezing, we find indoor jobs, read, bake, watch old films, go out for walks to the local beaches for blasts of cold air, pick up interesting rocks, and of course eat.
It’s mainly stews, soups, dumplings, gratins and cheese – simple, warming winter food for this weather.
I know that folk struggle with winter. But with the bright winter sunshine on occasional days and the clear, cold air, I love this season.
Of course it’s easier when you’re not in a caravan..
Ravencroft Skye 
Oh, that chestnut mushroom bake looks amazing!
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Thank you! It’s an old favourite. Been cooking it for about twenty five years 😩
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I also love Winter, the long nights with their chance to snuggle down in a warm bed, the constantly burning fire keeping everything warm and welcoming, I particularly love the chance to cook on a wood burning fire. I miss having a wood stove.
Beautiful images, thank you for sharing them.
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Those are all the best bits of winter, definitely. Fires for warmth and cooking are particularly special. I don’t think that Hugh will ever understand the pull of fire for me!
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It may be a deeply female thing.
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Looking at those pictures of your cooking my mouth is watering! It vcertainly is time for comfort food and fires. And cats of course!
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Awww thank you so much! Wishing you cosy days and if you have access to cats, even better ❤️
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I have 3 cats all of which like to be near the fire on the sofa!
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It’s in their genes!
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