by Becky | Feb 28, 2023 | slow living
With late winter’s themes of transition and rebirth this is actually the time of year that I prefer to use for planning the year ahead, vision boarding and brewing up ideas. I feel it matches the energy of nature more than in mid-winter or January when I’d much...
by Becky | Feb 14, 2023 | Eco, Home, Nature Kids, Seasonal Living
St Valentine’s day definitely divides people into the love or hate camp but I personally have always held a soft spot for this festival of the heart. Looking back into the history of this celebration is quite interesting. It seems it originated in the 8th century...
by Becky | Feb 1, 2023 | Baking, Seasonal Living, slow living
A reacurring theme of late winter is milk. This is likely due to the sheep in the fields being almost full term, ready to birth their babies come March and April. Without birth there is no milk and spring is a time of rebirth and new life. With this in mind I find...
by Becky | Sep 20, 2022 | Herbs, Seasonal Living
My elderberry workshop is here! I’ve recorded an hour long masterclass showing you exactly how to make an array of powerful elder based herbal recipes for the home apothecary. Included in this is the perfect honey sweetened elderberry syrup. Using either fresh,...
by Becky | Sep 20, 2022 | Baking
With the start of autumn finally here I am more than happy to pull out my mixing bowl and start baking in earnest! My favourite recipe for September is apple cake. This is something I bake every year, to make the most of the glorious apple harvest and make...
