Hilarious page-turner released - CHICKENS, MULES AND TWO OLD FOOLS. Awarded HarperCollins Gold Star.

July 3, 2009 - PRLog -- Set in sun-scorched Andalucía, this book describes Vicky and Joe’s life-changing move to a tiny village tucked in the Alpujarra mountains. The couple have no idea of the culture shock awaiting them, no idea they will become reluctant chicken farmers and own the most dangerous cockerel in Spain.

Things begin badly when the removal lorry destroys the village fountain, and from then on, life is never dull as they embark on their Five Year Plan. They find themselves befriended by an 85 year old spliff-smoking sex-kitten and her extraordinary daughter, Judith. Their Spanish neighbours attempt to teach them Spanish ways and they are even rescued by a mule. At the end of five years they must decide. Will they stay, or return to the relative sanity of England?

Woven into the chapters are a number of Spanish recipes given to Vicky by the village ladies. All manner of tapas, paella and barbecue ideas are offered, each one tried and tested.

This charming, beautifully written book will have you laughing one minute, holding back tears the next, and finally reaching for your saucepan.

HarperCollins wrote:
‘laugh-out-loud funny...especially the Spanish women heckling over eggs from “The English”...hilarious...engaging...the interspersion of recipes is charming’.