Starting over (again)

I think this may very well be my most regularly used post title. I seem to be in a perpetual state of starting over. I have just enrolled in a blogging workshop with Rhonda Hetzel of Down to Earth, and I am very excited. But a blogging workshop does necessitate that I have a blog … Continue reading Starting over (again)

Quince paste and other musings

We have had some fairly tempestuous weather these last couple of days - the type of weather that keeps you indoors listening to the wind howl, the windows rattle, watching Frozen as it seems more than fitting! It's also the perfect weather to potter in the kitchen and consider how you want your kitchen space … Continue reading Quince paste and other musings

In and around the home

I've been characteristically quiet in this space - not that I haven't been busy. Doing exactly what I couldn't really say, often how it is with stay at home mums. But my days are full of children, laundry, cooking (rpt)... I have been trialling new recipes - a caramelised leek dahl, which was nice, but … Continue reading In and around the home

Making kraut

I have made sauerkraut all of three times now. The first was delicious. With an alluringly pudding like name of blueberry pie sauerkraut, it was as good as any place to start in the art of kraut making. I had no idea how to go about making kraut, how much salt, how much liquid to … Continue reading Making kraut

This moment

{this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see ~ … Continue reading This moment